2026 New York General Election

Teresa M. Kenny

A lifelong Rockland County resident and the daughter of a retired New York City Police Officer, Teresa Kenny graduated from Iona College and St. John’s University Law School.

Meet Teresa – Teresa Kenny for Orangetown Supervisor

Teresa and her husband Larry have been married for 27 years and live in Pearl River, where they have raised their two children, Caitlin and Brendan.

Teresa M. Kenny is a lifelong Rockland County resident. She graduated from Iona College and St. John’s University Law School. She lives in Pearl River with her husband, Larry, and they have two children.

Teresa began her career as an attorney for Con-Ed from 1990 to 1996, before being hired by Orangetown as a part-time Deputy Town Attorney.

In addition, Teresa operates a private law practice in Nanuet, which specializes in real estate law.

Teresa operates a private law practice in Nanuet specializing in real estate law. She previously worked as an attorney for Con-Ed and as a part-time deputy town attorney for Orangetown.

First Name: Teresa
Last Name: Kenny
Group(s): Supervisor's Office
Title: Town Supervisor  | Term End:
Phone: Town Supervisor
Email: [email protected]

Teresa M. Kenny | Town of Orangetown

On Tues Jan 7, 2020, Teresa Kenny was sworn in as the new Orangetown Supervisor. Here is the text of her inaugural address that evening.

Teresa Kenny, Orangetown’s New Supervisor - Nyack News & Views

Teresa currently serves as Orangetown Town Supervisor. She was sworn in as Orangetown Supervisor on January 7, 2020.

September 8, 2026 – Regular Town Board Meeting | Town of Orangetown

Plans to budget responsibly, find departmental savings and efficiencies, and maintain resources to serve town residents.

Calls for state mandate relief, additional funding through the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities program, and changes to the school-aid formula to address property taxes.

Plans to revitalize downtowns, work with the state to redevelop Rockland Psychiatric Center, and recruit businesses to specified commercial areas.

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Plans to work with the town board on laws addressing what she calls “irresponsible development.”

Proposes updating the comprehensive plan and reviewing and strengthening zoning laws and the town code.

Supports using the Planned Adult Community zone for seniors and considering downtown housing options for younger residents.

Supports multifamily housing with appropriate locations, parking, and development standards.

Proposes establishing a land trust to purchase properties described as “under threat.”

Plans to protect water and air quality, preserve open space, invest in sewer infrastructure, and promote recycling.

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A lifelong Rockland County resident and the daughter of a retired New York City Police Officer, Teresa Kenny graduated from Iona College and St. John’s University Law School.
Teresa began her career as an attorney for Con-Ed from 1990 to 1996, before being hired by Orangetown as a part-time Deputy Town Attorney.

Teresa and her husband Larry have been married for 27 years and live in Pearl River, where they have raised their two children, Caitlin and Brendan.
An avid runner, Teresa has belonged to the Rockland Road Runners Club for nearly twenty years.

Teresa M. Kenny is a lifelong Rockland County resident. She graduated from Iona College and St. John’s University Law School. She lives with her husband, Larry, in Pearl River and has two children.

In addition, Teresa operates a private law practice in Nanuet, which specializes in real estate law.
Teresa and her husband Larry have been married for 27 years and live in Pearl River, where they have raised their two children, Caitlin and Brendan.

Teresa began her career as an attorney for Con-Ed from 1990 to 1996, before being hired by Orangetown as a part-time Deputy Town Attorney.
During her time in the Town Attorney’s office, Teresa has worked on nearly every issue that the Town Board has dealt with, including the budget, contracts, simple and complex litigation matters, building codes, zoning and enforcement, and personnel matters.

Teresa M. Kenny operates a private law practice in Nanuet specializing in real estate law. She previously worked as a part-time deputy town attorney for Orangetown and as an attorney for Con-Ed.

Nyack, Nov 5 — Orangetown has elected its first female town supervisor. Teresa Kenny, in her first run for public office, bested former Orangetown Supervisor Thom Kleiner, 59% to 41%. Kenny will succeed current Town Supervisor Chris Day who declined to run for re-election.

Kenny Wins in Orangetown; Incumbents Re-Elected in Nyack; Foley Wins By 66 votes

Teresa was elected Orangetown town supervisor in 2019, in her first run for public office.

Teresa will use her experience in town government and as a small business owner to:

PROTECT Taxpayers by holding the line on property taxes and budgeting responsibly.

Issues – Teresa Kenny for Orangetown Supervisor

Plans to revitalize downtowns and redevelop the RPC, Pfizer property, and Route 303 corridor.

GROW Our Economy by revitalizing our downtowns and re-developing RPC, the Pfizer property and Route 303 corridor.

Plans to hold the line on property taxes and budget responsibly.

- Plans to hold the line on property taxes and budget responsibly.

Economy

PRESERVE Our Quality Of Life by investing in our recreational programs and parkland and building a new community center.

Plans to invest in recreational programs and parkland and build a community center.

- Plans to invest in recreational programs and parkland and build a community center.

Public Services

STOP Overdevelopment by enforcing our zoning and planning laws and fighting illegal home conversions.

Said housing development can be done with appropriate sites and parking.

Kenny sees a future that allows all kinds of people to inhabit Orangetown, and addresses that there are steps that need to be taken to ensure it’s done the right way. “It’s finding the right location…it’s doing it right, making sure there’s parking”, says Kenny. “But I think it can be done. I think, eventually, it will be done”.

Supervisor Spotlight: Orangetown’s Teresa Kenny

Plans to enforce zoning and planning laws and fight illegal home conversions.

- Plans to enforce zoning and planning laws and fight illegal home conversions.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

SAFGUARD Our Environment by protecting our water and air quality, investing in our sewer infrastructure, and promoting recycling.

Plans to protect water and air quality, invest in sewer infrastructure, and promote recycling.

- Plans to protect water and air quality, invest in sewer infrastructure, and promote recycling.