Orange County News
For Immediate Release Contact: Christopher Borek
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 845.291.3276, 845.238.4245c
District Attorney Hoovler and Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition
Thank Businesses and Others Who Helped Distribute
Materials to Prevent Veterans from Harming Themselves
District Attorney Hoovler joined Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to create a Coalition to Prevent Veterans from Committing Suicide
Over 230 Orange County Businesses and Organizations Aided in
Distribution of Veterans Administration Anti-Suicide Materials
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and Carl LoFaro from the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System, announced that the Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide, aided by over 230 Orange County businesses and organizations have distributed Veteran’s Administration anti-suicide materials throughout Orange County and surrounding areas. In November 2021, District Attorney Hoovler joined with the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to form an Orange County Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition. Suicide numbers in Orange County are alarmingly high. Nationwide, about seventeen veterans succumb to suicide every day. Veteran suicide rates are fifty percent higher than non-veteran suicide rates. In an effort to reduce this sad statistic, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office partnered the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to create the Orange County Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Over the last few weeks the Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide has been visiting local stores, businesses, and organizations, in, around and near Orange County, to ask for their help in preventing veteran suicide in their communities. The response was nothing short of fantastic. More than two-hundred-thirty stores, businesses and organizations are displaying Veteran Crisis Line resources in the form of cards, magnets, stickers, posters, coasters, pill organizers, and stress balls to increase awareness and promote access to this important resource for veterans in crisis. The Coalition also distributed over 1650 gun locks, an option for veterans and others to use, should they decide to, to reduce access to the firearm for the veteran during a time of crisis. Research shows that barriers between a person with suicidal thoughts and the means to carry them out saves lives. In addition to gun locks, over 6000 veteran crisis line awareness resources were distributed.
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and Mr. Carl LoFaro of the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System remind everyone that both veteran and youth suicides are a big problem in Orange County and across the country. Fortunately, community members can be part of the solution by learning about the warning signs of a mental health crisis and how to access the 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line.
The response from Orange County’s residents has been overwhelming. Orange County has the highest percentage of veterans in the Mid-Hudson region. Many businesses have already shown support for service members and veterans by giving veterans discounts. Whether they are veteran-owned and operated, like Monroe’s Amendola’s Pizza and Restaurant, or institutions like Benny Haven’s Pub in Highland Falls, which has been serving West Point Cadets since before the Civil War, these businesses have one thing in common they all are eager to help end veteran suicide in their communities. Government offices and law enforcement agencies have also been essential partners. Firearms dealers have been crucial partners in the distribution of gun locks to veterans wanting this resource.
“I am proud that the people of Orange County have always shown such strong support for our veterans and active-duty military,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “When you see Veteran Crisis Line resources on a store counter, take one for yourself, and a veteran in your life, and mention it to the owner that their actions on behalf of veterans are appreciated.”
Listed below, in no particular order, are some of the over 230 stores, businesses and organizations that are helping the Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide by handing out Veteran Crisis Line resources. The Coalition apologizes if they inadvertently missed any business or group that is helping hand out veteran crisis items, your help is appreciated by the people of Orange County and the Coalition.
The Coalition’s work is just beginning. In a few weeks, the Coalition plans to put out Veteran Crisis Line resources in the ice cream shops and garden centers when they open for the spring to reach even more veterans. We want to speak to groups in person about preventing veteran and youth suicide as well as contacting insurance companies and other businesses with veteran clients to share these important resources. If you would like additional Veteran Crisis Line materials to display in your business or organization or have questions, please contact Mr. Carl LoFaro by email at carl.lofaro@va.gov and we will quickly send you resources.
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System specifically thank the following for all for their efforts on behalf of our veteran community in Orange County, New York:
Veterans Service Organizations
- The American Legion Post #488 – Monroe
- The American Legion Post #1308 – Pine Bush
- The American Legion Post #1420 – Newburgh
- Arthur Finnegan American Legion Post #1443 – Greenwood Lake
- Osborn-Fitzsimmons Post 521 – Montgomery
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 161 – Port Jervis
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Tri-State Naval Ship #7241 – Port Jervis
- Vet Center - Middletown
Restaurants, Deli’s and Taverns
- Amendola’s Pizza and Restaurant – Monroe
- #1 Pizza Slice – Port Jervis
- Cascarino’s Brick Oven Pizzeria & Ristorante – Montgomery
- Murphy’s Tavern – Greenwood Lake
- Wards Bridge Inn – Montgomery
- Allan’s Mediterranean Grill - Middletown
- Allan’s Falafel -Chester
- Kelly Jeans Bar – Goshen
- Arlene and Tom’s Diner - Port Jervis
- Goshen Diner – Goshen
- Elsie’s Luncheonette - Goshen
- Steve’s Deli – Goshen
- Copper Bottom Bar & Grille – Florida
- Halligans Public House – Warwick
- Irish Whisper Pub – Greenwood Lake
- Fratello – Warwick
- Delancey’s – Goshen
- Sweeney’s Irish Pub - Walden
- Copperfield’s Kildare Pub- Montgomery
- O’Toole’s Pub - Monroe
- Chester Diner - Chester
- Orange County Bagels – Walden
- Orange County Bagels – Goshen
- Mike’s Deli and Pizza – Montgomery
- Christopher’s Bistro – Chester
- Loughran’s Pub – Salisbury Mills
- Iron Café Coffee Shop - Montgomery
- Franco’s Pizzeria – Walden
- Craft Brew Bar – Goshen
- Java Blue Coffee Shop – Montgomery
- Hook and Ladder Saloon – Washingtonville
- Tina’s Pizza Café & Restaurant – Chester
- The Captain’s Table – Monroe
- Mario’s – Woodbury
- Chester Village Deli and Catering – Chester
- Siena’s - Pine Bush
- Jace & Bailey’s Italian Kitchen – Pine Bush
- The Erie Hotel and Restaurant – Port Jervis
- Village Pizza – Montague, New Jersey
- Eduardo’s Restaurant – Salisbury Mills
- Benny Haven’s Pub – Highland Falls
- McDonalds – Highland Falls
- Schade’s Restaurant – Highland Falls
- South Gate Tavern – Highland Falls
- Tony’s Pizzeria & Restaurant – Highland Falls
- DQ Grill & Chill – Middletown
- Colonial Diner – Middletown
- Olde Erie Brew Pub & Grille – Middletown
- Tosco’s Pizzeria & Restaurant – Pine Bush
- Cup & Saucer Classic Diner – Pine Bush
- Quaker Creek Store – Goshen
- Steve’s Tuxedo – Tuxedo
- Starbucks – Newburgh
- LongHorn Steakhouse – Newburgh
- Crossroads Café – Harriman
- Cosimo’s Brick Oven Ristorante & Bar – Woodbury
- Cosimo’s Brick Oven Ristorante & Bar – Middletown
- Matson’s Deli & Cafe – New Windsor
Retail Businesses
- Richard’s Army Surplus – Port Jervis
- Harriman Army Navy – Harriman
- Harriman Clothing Co. – Harriman
- Stewart’s Shops – Maybrook
- Stewart’s Shops – Walden
- Stewart’s Shops – Newburgh
- Stewart’s Shops – Goshen
- Stewart’s Shops – Washingtonville
- Quik Mart – Montague, New Jersey
- Ollie’s – Middletown
- Tractor Supply – New Windsor
- Tractor Supply – Pine Bush
- Agway Farm & Garden – Cobleskill
- Adams Fairacre Farms – Newburgh
- Broad Leaf Books – Pine Bush
- Beck’s Hardware – Pine Bush
- Entenmann’s Bakery Outlet – Goshen
- Montgomery Book Exchange – Montgomery
- Verizon Wireless Zone – Montgomery
- Otisville Hardware – Otisville
Post Offices
- Port Jervis Post Office
- Washingtonville Post Office
- Maybrook Post Office
- Highland Falls Post Office
- Tuxedo Post Office
- Chester Post Office
- Sparrow Bush Post Office
Youth Activity Centers
- Kennett School of Gymnastics – Goshen
- Icetime Sports – Newburgh
Beer, Wine and Spirits Stores
- Dana Distributers – Goshen
- Valley Supreme Liquors – Pine Bush
- Country Wines & Liquor – Montgomery
- Hops Brewhouse/Pine Bush Beverage - Pine Bush
- Beer World – Pine Bush
- Consumer’s Discount Wines & Liquors Inc. Middletown
- Green Label Wine and Liquor – Salisbury Mills
- Discount Wine & Liquor – Blooming Grove
- High Withers Wine & Spirits – Goshen
- Thruway Liquor Store – Walden
Sporting Goods Stores
- Thruway Sporting Goods – Walden
- Davis Sporting Goods – Sloatsburg
- Davis Sporting Goods – Goshen
- Pike County Outfitters – Milford, Pennsylvania
- G’s Gun Shop - Blooming Grove
- Gun Lady – Port Jervis
- Master Class Gun Shop – Monroe
- Stokes Sport Shop – Branchville, New Jersey
- Cobleskill Outdoor Sports – Cobleskill
- Pioneer Shooting Center – Mount Vernon, NY
- Trout Town Flies – Roscoe
- Stagliano Taxidermy Studio – Walker Valley
Banking/Finance/Insurance
- Walden Savings Bank – Washingtonville
- Walden Savings Bank – Montgomery
- Walden Savings Bank – Pine Bush
- Pine Bush Agents, Inc.
- H & R Block – Montgomery
- Quick Insurance – Washingtonville
Schools, Museums and Churches
- West Point Visitor’s Center – Highland Falls
- Orange County Community College
- Westchester Community College – White Plains
- Burke Catholic High School – Goshen
- The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor – New Windsor
- New Windsor Cantonment
- New York Military Academy – Cornwall
- St. Columba Church – Chester
Libraries
- Moffat Library – Washingtonville
- Goshen Library
- Monroe Free Library
- Highland Falls Library
- Cornwall Public Library
Petcare
- Northern Bear Pet Food & Supplies – Florida
- Cornwall Veterinary Hospital
- Petsmart – Middletown
- Monhagen Veterinary Hospital – Middletown
Autocare
- Goshen Sunoco, Inc.
- Firestone Tires - Port Jervis
- AutoZone – Walden
- Mavis Tires – Walden
- Johnstons Subaru – Middletown
- Johnstons Toyota – New Hampton
Haircare and Salons
- Hair Kare – Montgomery
- JJay’s Barber Shop – Pine Bush
Medical Care
- Washingtonville Pharmacy
- V.A. Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Port Jervis
- V.A. Community Based Outpatient Clinic – Goshen
- Pine Bush Pharmacy
- Montgomery Family Medicine
- G.M. Krebs Pediatric Associates – Suffern
- Blooming Grove Pharmacy
- Dr. Emily Rivera Brown, Middletown Pediatrics
Professional Firms
- Finkelstein & Partners LLP – Newburgh
- The Kleister Law Group – Washingtonville
- Legal Aid Society, Inc. – Goshen
- Michael A. Ferraro, Esq. – Cornwall
- Greher Law Offices P.C. – New Windsor
- Sautter Law Office – Middletown
- Buckheit Partners LLP – Warwick
- Dupee & Monroe, P.C. – Goshen
- McManus & McManus, LLP – Warwick
- Schoenberg Law Offices – Woodbury
- Larkin Ingrassia, LLP - Newburgh
Clubs & Organizations
- Black Rock Fish and Game Club – Cornwall
- Orange County Federation of Sportsmen
- Walden Sportsmen’s Club
- New York Shields - Orange County
- Monell Engine Co. WVFD – Washingtonville
- Montgomery Senior Center
- Maybrook Senior Center
- Middletown Elks Lodge #1097
- Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge #2067
- Our Lady of Lourdes Council #5890 Knights of Columbus – Washingtonville
- Newburgh Rowing Club – Newburgh
- Ducks Unlimited, S.U.N.Y. Cobleskill Chapter
Police & Government Agencies
- Orange County District Attorney’s Office
- Orange County Executive’s Office - Goshen
- Orange County Clerk’s Office
- Orange County Department of Motor Vehicles – Goshen
- Orange County 911 Center – Goshen
- Orange County D.P.W. – Goshen
- Orange County D.P.W. Motor Pool – Goshen
- New York State Police Troop F – Middletown
- New York State Police Troop F – Montgomery
- New York State D.E.C. Police Region 3 – New Paltz
- City of Middletown Police Department
- City of Port Jervis Police Department
- City of Newburgh Police Department
- Town of Mount Hope Police Department
- Town of Newburgh Police Department
- Town of Blooming Grove Police Department
- Town of Deerpark Police Department
- New York State Court Officers – Goshen
- New York State Court Officers – Middletown
- Town of Woodbury Police Department
- Town of Tuxedo Police Department
- Village of Washingtonville Police Department
- Village of Walden Police Department
- Town of Montgomery Police Department
- Village of Montgomery Police Department
- Monroe Police Department
- Town Hall - Blooming Grove
- Town Hall – Newburgh
- City Court & Hall – Newburgh
- City Court & Hall – Middletown
- City Court & Hall - Port Jervis
- Town Hall – Goshen
- Town Hall – Mount Hope
- Town Hall – Crawford
- Town Hall – Deerpark
- Town Hall – Woodbury
- Town Hall – Tuxedo
- Town Hall – Montgomery
- Town Hall – Wawayanda
- Town Hall – Greenville
- Town Hall – Cornwall
- Village Hall – Cornwall on Hudson
- Village Hall – Otisville
- Village Hall – Washingtonville
- Village Hall – Walden
- Village Hall – Highland Falls
- Town Hall – Highland Falls
Miscellaneous Service Providers
- WALL Radio – Middletown
- 2 Tone Tattoos – Montgomery
- Decker’s Tree Service – Arden
- Town of Crawford Small Business, Tourism, Event Center – Pine Bush
- Quinn’s Brotherhood Cleaners – Washingtonville
- Atlas Security – Goshen
- New York Outdoor News – Fort Ann