Josh Wojehowski

Josh Wojehowski is a lifelong Cornwall resident, a proud graduate of Cornwall Central High School (Class of ’99), and a dedicated public servant who’s spent his career bridging big-picture policy with local, hands-on leadership.

About Josh

After high school, Josh attended the Culinary Institute of America and graduated in 2001. He moved to New York City just before 9/11 and began working with top-tier caterers.

While working full-time, Josh returned to school and earned a BA in History from Pace University. His passion for community development led him to City Hall, where he served as legislative and budget director for NYC Council Member Thomas White Jr.

Today, Josh lives in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson with Heather and their two children. He brings a rare combination of government, nonprofit, and small business experience to the role—along with deep roots, clear vision, and a relentless drive to make every day in office count for the people of Cornwall.

Josh Wojehowski is a lifelong Cornwall resident. He attended the Culinary Institute of America and earned a BA in history from Pace University. He lives in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson with Heather and their two children.

After high school, Josh attended the Culinary Institute of America and graduated in 2001. He moved to New York City just before 9/11 and began working with top-tier caterers. That pivotal moment in history inspired a shift—Josh entered public service, becoming a culinary instructor and program manager for NYC’s Human Resources Administration, helping New Yorkers on public assistance learn marketable skills and build paths toward self-sufficiency.

Josh later joined the YMCA of Greater New York as Director of Public Affairs, where he secured millions in public funding for after-school programs and capital improvements. He oversaw the organization’s grant portfolio, ensuring over $30 million in annual funding reached communities across the city.

After the birth of their first child, Josh and his wife Heather decided to return home to Cornwall to raise their family and invest in the town’s future. In 2013, they opened Fresh Café & Catering on Main Street—a community hub that created local jobs, and embodied Josh’s belief that Main Street could thrive again.

Josh Wojehowski and his wife opened Fresh Café & Catering. He previously served as director of public affairs for the YMCA of Greater New York, legislative and budget director for New York City Council Member Thomas White Jr., and a culinary instructor and program manager for the New York City Human Resources Administration.

In 2018, Josh and Heather sold the café to a family of first-time small business owners, continuing their commitment to community opportunity. That same spirit of service led Josh to win a seat on the Cornwall Town Council in 2019.

Josh took office on January 1, 2022, was re-elected in 2023 and again in 2025. He is currently serving a one-year term due to a change in state election law that is moving local elections to even years. He will be on the ballot this November for re-election.

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Town of Cornwall
Town Supervisor
Joshua T. Wojehowski
Town Supervisor
183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518

Town Supervisor

Josh currently serves as Cornwall Town Supervisor. He took office on January 1, 2022, was reelected in 2023 and 2025, and is serving a one-year term. Josh was elected to the Cornwall Town Council in 2019.

Town of Cornwall Town Supervisor

2026 New York General Election

Josh led the charge to secure a $4.5 million NY Forward Grant, in partnership with the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, to breathe new life into Main Street. This transformational funding will support business growth, public spaces, pedestrian access, and long-term economic resilience.

Cornwall’s Forward Progression

Partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to publish a Small Business Guide

Proposed smart zoning code updates to make it easier for new businesses to open and existing ones to expand

In collaboration with the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Josh transformed Cornwall’s ambulance service by partnering with New Windsor EMS.

But getting the hotel built was only part of the plan.

I also introduced and led the creation of a local hotel occupancy tax—a smart policy that ensures this project doesn’t just bring activity to Main Street, but generates ongoing revenue for the Town. These funds can be reinvested right back into our community—supporting public services, maintaining infrastructure, enhancing our parks, and keeping Cornwall a great place to live for everyone.

Breaking Ground: A Major Step Forward for the Cornwall Main Street Hotel Project

As Town Supervisor, secured a $4.5 million New York Forward grant for Main Street business growth, public spaces, and pedestrian access.

Proposed zoning code updates intended to make it easier for businesses to open and expand.

Introduced and led the creation of a local hotel occupancy tax to generate town revenue for public services, infrastructure, and parks.

- As Town Supervisor, secured a $4.5 million New York Forward grant for Main Street business growth, public spaces, and pedestrian access.
- Proposed zoning code updates intended to make it easier for businesses to open and expand.
- Introduced and led the creation of a local hotel occupancy tax to generate town revenue for public services, infrastructure, and parks.

Economy

Supervisor Josh Wojehowski believes this isn’t something that should be decided behind closed doors. That’s why Cornwall’s plan is being shaped through an open, inclusive process that puts the voice of the community front and center.

Planning for the Future: Cornwall’s Comprehensive Development Plan Is Underway

Said Cornwall’s comprehensive plan should be shaped through an open, inclusive process centered on community input.

- Said Cornwall’s comprehensive plan should be shaped through an open, inclusive process centered on community input.

Public Services

That’s why, over the next six months, we’re embarking on the development of a new Comprehensive Development Plan—a strategic roadmap that will guide how our town evolves over the next decade and beyond. From zoning and housing to transportation, open space, infrastructure, and economic development, this plan is about ensuring smart, sustainable growth that reflects our community’s values.

Is developing a comprehensive plan to guide zoning, housing, transportation, open space, infrastructure, and economic development.

- Is developing a comprehensive plan to guide zoning, housing, transportation, open space, infrastructure, and economic development.

Housing & Urban Development

Proposed smart zoning code updates to make it easier for new businesses to open and existing ones to expand

In collaboration with the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Josh transformed Cornwall’s ambulance service by partnering with New Windsor EMS. This shift replaced the outdated volunteer model with a full-time, professional team—delivering faster response times and dependable coverage for both the Town and Village. Today, Cornwall residents can count on a response time of under 4 minutes, setting a new standard for emergency care in Orange County.

As Town Supervisor, partnered with New Windsor Emergency Medical Services to replace Cornwall’s volunteer ambulance model with a full-time service.

- As Town Supervisor, partnered with New Windsor Emergency Medical Services to replace Cornwall’s volunteer ambulance model with a full-time service.

Public Safety

“I’m not against many of the environmental and budgetary goals of congestion pricing, but I am tired of being taxed and charged for a transit system that fails to meet the needs of commuters in Orange County and the Town of Cornwall,” said Cornwall Town Supervisor Josh Wojehowski. “I strongly urge the MTA to either implement offsets and credits for commuters living in Hudson Valley transit deserts or come to the table with plans to upgrade service to our region.”

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON MTA'S 'UNFAIR, UNINFORMED, AND UNACCEPTABLE' CONGESTION PRICING PLAN, DEMANDS MTA WORK TOWARD REAL SOLUTIONS FOR HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES

Josh has overseen some of Cornwall’s largest infrastructure investments in years:

Sidewalk upgrades on Elm, Chestnut, and Bridge Streets

Multi-million-dollar sewer system improvements to meet DEC compliance

$1.6 million in Clean Water Act funding for the Hasbrouck Drainage Project

FEMA recovery grants and engineering for critical areas like Robert Road, Sheldon Drive, and Continental Road

These improvements make Cornwall safer, more connected, and more resilient in the face of climate change and future growth.

Calls for Metropolitan Transportation Authority congestion-pricing offsets or credits for Hudson Valley commuters, or upgraded regional transit service.

As Town Supervisor, oversaw sidewalk upgrades, sewer improvements, and funding for drainage projects in Cornwall.

- Calls for Metropolitan Transportation Authority congestion-pricing offsets or credits for Hudson Valley commuters, or upgraded regional transit service.
- As Town Supervisor, oversaw sidewalk upgrades, sewer improvements, and funding for drainage projects in Cornwall.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of October 22, 2026, Josh Wojehowski’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- As Town Supervisor, oversaw sidewalk upgrades, sewer improvements, and funding for drainage projects in Cornwall.