2026 New York General Election

Stephen A. Bedetti

Bedetti highlighted the town’s efforts to maintain essential services while keeping taxes low and praised initiatives like the Hometown Heroes banner program. He acknowledged challenges such as traffic increases and infrastructure needs but believes New Windsor is moving in the right direction.

A lifelong resident of New Windsor, Bedetti has served on the town board since 2020. His background includes work with the New Windsor and Cornwall police departments and volunteer service with the Vails Gate Fire Department.

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President - Stephen Bedetti
Vice President - Robert Schulze
Chaplain - Gail Dingwell
Secretary - John Mele
Treasurer - Michael Price

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Stephen A. Bedetti is a lifelong resident of New Windsor. He is president of the Vails Gate Fire Department.

Bedetti has been a town board member for over three years. He’s been a Vails Gate volunteer firefighter of 39 years and a New Windsor Police Department dispatcher of 34 years.

Stephen Bedetti wins GOP primary for New Windsor town supervisor; Colin Schmitt concedes

A lifelong resident of New Windsor, Bedetti has served on the town board since 2020. His background includes work with the New Windsor and Cornwall police departments and volunteer service with the Vails Gate Fire Department.

Stephen A. Bedetti has worked as a dispatcher for the New Windsor Police Department and has also worked with the Cornwall Police Department.

Stephen Bedetti wins GOP primary for New Windsor town supervisor

Supervisor Stephen Bedetti
Bedetti is seeking re-election as an incumbent for the first time since assuming the role of town supervisor in 2024, succeeding former Supervisor George Meyers. He expressed confidence in his re-election bid, citing accomplishments during his tenure, including $250 million in town projects such as sewer and water plant upgrades and the development of a master recreation plan.

Stephen currently serves as town supervisor, a role he assumed in 2024. He has served on the town board since 2020.

• Started a new 4-year paving plan to pave the remainder of the roads in Town. This paving plan will also include the town owned Woodlawn Cemetery and parking lots at our parks.
• Paved roads at Stewart Airport to increase opportunities for development.

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• Utilized grant money and mostly inhouse labor to streamline and update multiple Town computer network closets.
• Worked with Orange County Partnership and successfully encouraged RN Labs to located their manufacturing facility at Stewart International Airport.
• Received Grant for Sewer District #9 I & I Remediation Improvements.

As Town Supervisor, paved roads at Stewart Airport to increase development opportunities.

As Town Supervisor, worked to recruit RN Labs to locate its manufacturing facility at Stewart International Airport.

- As Town Supervisor, paved roads at Stewart Airport to increase development opportunities.
- As Town Supervisor, worked to recruit RN Labs to locate its manufacturing facility at Stewart International Airport.

• Requested and received a $750,000 Grant from Senator Skoufis for the construction of a Splash Pad at 244 Union Ave, Ruscitti Park. Design is in progress and will be built in 2026.
• Requested and received a $130,000 Commitment from Assemblyman Chris Eachus for the replacement of 13 new state of the art flag poles with lighting at the historic Last encampment property on temple Hill Road.

• Enforced quality of life concerns. Several Illegal Spa’s and Smoke shops were investigated and closed down.
• Requested and received a $617,000 grant from Senator Skoufis for the Creation of a new teen center at Ruscitti Park.
• Sale of 108 World Trade Way to Access Support for Living for a Conference Center.

• Leased a Vacant Parcel of land at Stewart Airport to First Columbia.
• Requested and received a $75,000 grant from Senator Skoufis for a new kitchen in the Community/Senior Center.
• Negotiated with the State for the design and construction of a more efficient intersection at Rt 207 and Moores Hill Road.

• Closed out ADC Windsor Subdivision, which was a 20+ year old project and took dedication of the roads and drainage.
• Completed Recreation Master Plan.
• Worked with NYSDOT and Developer to clean up parcel at 5-corners.

As Town Supervisor, requested and received funding to build a splash pad at Ruscitti Park.

As Town Supervisor, requested and received funding for a teen center at Ruscitti Park.

As Town Supervisor, requested and received funding for a new kitchen at the Community/Senior Center.

As Town Supervisor, completed a Recreation Master Plan.

- As Town Supervisor, requested and received funding to build a splash pad at Ruscitti Park.
- As Town Supervisor, requested and received funding for a teen center at Ruscitti Park.
- As Town Supervisor, requested and received funding for a new kitchen at the Community/Senior Center.
- As Town Supervisor, completed a Recreation Master Plan.

• Negotiated a PILOT, outside of the IDA PILOT, with Banta Hotel, to cover the cost of police response, not normally covered by the IDA PILOT.
• Updated the town code for approved Planning Board Projects that linger for years. Placed a 3-year time limit on approved projects to be completed.
• Put forth a proposed town code change to eliminate Battery Storage Facilities in the Town of New Windsor.

As Town Supervisor, settled the Woodlawn/Upstate lawsuit to allow 49 single-family homes, described as consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.

As Town Supervisor, implemented a three-year completion deadline for approved Planning Board projects.

- As Town Supervisor, implemented a three-year completion deadline for approved Planning Board projects.

• Maintained Town Virtual Suggestion Box allowing residents to easily connect with our elected officials.
• Launched the Town Wide Drone Unit for both the Police Department and the Information Technology Department. Multiple officers and employees are certified pilots.
• Phase 1 and Phase 2 of a $110 Million dollar much need sewer plant project and upgrade.

• Put forth a proposed town code change to eliminate Battery Storage Facilities in the Town of New Windsor. Also, upgrade the Solar code to limit set backs as well as increasing minimum acres for solar farms.

• Requested and received a $100,000 grant from Senator Skoufis for the New Windsor Police Department for a New K9 Patrol car as well Ballistic Shields, Helmets and Vests.
• Added a new Police K9, for a total of 3.

• Requested and received a $100,000 grant from Senator Skoufis for the New Windsor Police Department for a New K9 Patrol car as well Ballistic Shields, Helmets and Vests.
• Added a new Police K9, for a total of 3. K9 officers are available on each shift.
• Purchased and deployed a new police motorcycle.

• Completed Updates of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Renegotiated agreement for a New Windsor police officer stationed full time in Little Britain School with Washingtonville Central School District. The district is paying all costs for this officers salary and benefits, in full.
• Completed upgrades to Sewer Pump Station #2 on River Road.

As Town Supervisor, enforced quality-of-life regulations that resulted in investigations and closures of illegal spas and smoke shops.

Said Immigration and Customs Enforcement was not detaining people at its New Windsor office and that he would continue to monitor operations there.

As Town Supervisor, launched a townwide drone unit for the Police and Information Technology departments.

As Town Supervisor, requested and received funding for a police K9 patrol car, ballistic shields, helmets, and vests.

As Town Supervisor, added a police K9, bringing the department to three K9s with one available on each shift.

As Town Supervisor, renegotiated an agreement for a full-time police officer at Little Britain School, with the school district covering compensation costs.

- As Town Supervisor, launched a townwide drone unit for the Police and Information Technology departments.
- As Town Supervisor, requested and received funding for a police K9 patrol car, ballistic shields, helmets, and vests.
- As Town Supervisor, added a police K9, bringing the department to three K9s with one available on each shift.
- As Town Supervisor, renegotiated an agreement for a full-time police officer at Little Britain School, with the school district covering compensation costs.

• Requested and received a $75,000 grant from Senator Skoufis for a new kitchen in the Community/Senior Center.
• Negotiated with the State for the design and construction of a more efficient intersection at Rt 207 and Moores Hill Road. The state has also agreed to fund the entire project.

• Launched the Town Wide Drone Unit for both the Police Department and the Information Technology Department. Multiple officers and employees are certified pilots.
• Phase 1 and Phase 2 of a $110 Million dollar much need sewer plant project and upgrade. Both Phases have been awarded. Phase 1 is under construction while Phase 2 was awarded and will start in January of 2026.

• Phase 1 and Phase 2 of a $110 Million dollar much need sewer plant project and upgrade. Both Phases have been awarded. Phase 1 is under construction while Phase 2 was awarded and will start in January of 2026.
• Design of a State-of-the-Art Water filter plant at Stewart Airport, to replace an aging water plant currently being operated on Riley Road, connecting New Windsor to the New York City Aqueduct.

• Completed upgrades to Sewer Pump Station #2 on River Road.
• Worked with Developer of Stonegate for the completion of a new sewer pump station, dedicated to the town at no cost.
• Completed Birchwood / Butterhill Drainage Projects.
• Completed Lakeside Drive Culvert Replacement Project.

• Worked with Developer of Stonegate for the completion of a new sewer pump station, dedicated to the town at no cost.
• Completed Birchwood / Butterhill Drainage Projects.
• Completed Lakeside Drive Culvert Replacement Project.
• Successfully lobbied NYSDOT for installation of no parking signs on Route 9W near Dunkin Donuts.

• Worked with NYSDOT and Developer to clean up parcel at 5-corners.
• Worked with NYSDOT to resolve flooding and freezing on River Road.
• Worked with Developer to complete Swan Hollow Subdivision and take dedication of roads and drainage.
• Updated Ethics Code to include more employees who need to report and implemented an electronic filing form.

As Town Supervisor, started a four-year plan to pave remaining town roads, Woodlawn Cemetery, and park parking lots.

As Town Supervisor, negotiated state-funded design and construction of an intersection project at Route 207 and Moores Hill Road.

As Town Supervisor, advanced two phases of a $110 million sewer-plant upgrade, with Phase 1 under construction and Phase 2 scheduled to begin in January 2026.

As Town Supervisor, advanced the design of a water filtration plant at Stewart Airport to replace an aging Riley Road water plant.

As Town Supervisor, completed drainage projects in Birchwood and Butterhill.

As Town Supervisor, completed the Lakeside Drive culvert replacement project.

As Town Supervisor, worked with the New York State Department of Transportation to address flooding and freezing on River Road.

- As Town Supervisor, started a four-year plan to pave remaining town roads, Woodlawn Cemetery, and park parking lots.
- As Town Supervisor, negotiated state-funded design and construction of an intersection project at Route 207 and Moores Hill Road.
- As Town Supervisor, advanced two phases of a $110 million sewer-plant upgrade, with Phase 1 under construction and Phase 2 scheduled to begin in January 2026.
- As Town Supervisor, advanced the design of a water filtration plant at Stewart Airport to replace an aging Riley Road water plant.
- As Town Supervisor, completed drainage projects in Birchwood and Butterhill.
- As Town Supervisor, completed the Lakeside Drive culvert replacement project.
- As Town Supervisor, worked with the New York State Department of Transportation to address flooding and freezing on River Road.

• Updated the town code for approved Planning Board Projects that linger for years. Placed a 3-year time limit on approved projects to be completed.
• Put forth a proposed town code change to eliminate Battery Storage Facilities in the Town of New Windsor. Also, upgrade the Solar code to limit set backs as well as increasing minimum acres for solar farms.

• Continued a successful Town Hall Halloween Trick-or Treating event for residents at Town Hall, sponsored by our employees.
• Notified NYSDEC regarding illegal dumping of contaminated soils at Destinta Demolition Project. Developer cited and soils were removed.
• Worked with Federal GSA to resolve use of 930 Raz Avenue and transfer of said building to Abilities First.

Proposes eliminating battery storage facilities and revising solar-farm setback and acreage requirements in New Windsor.

As Town Supervisor, notified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation about illegally dumped contaminated soil, resulting in its removal.

- Proposes eliminating battery storage facilities and revising solar-farm setback and acreage requirements in New Windsor.
- As Town Supervisor, notified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation about illegally dumped contaminated soil, resulting in its removal.

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• Repair of third section of the Town Hall roof.
• Lease of 334 Avenue of the Americas Building #2414.
• Settled Woodlawn/Upstate Lawsuit to allow only 49 single family homes in keeping with surrounding neighborhood.
• Successfully continued the growth of our Hometown Heroes Banner Program.

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• Enforced town code property maintenance violations. Properties town wide have been brought into compliance.
• Enforced quality of life concerns. Several Illegal Spa’s and Smoke shops were investigated and closed down.
• Requested and received a $617,000 grant from Senator Skoufis for the Creation of a new teen center at Ruscitti Park.

In a Zoom interview Thursday, Bedetti told News 12 that once he learned Tuesday that ICE is leasing the office space, he went straight to the building to talk to staff and the building's owner. Bedetti said ICE is not using the space for detention, which would be a code violation and that he will continue to monitor ICE's operations there.

He is annoyed he received no prior notification that ICE was setting up shop along the highway.