07/21/2026
Senator Skoufis Announces $734K Grant for Patriot’s Path in Warwick’s Veterans Memorial Park
**PRESS RELEASE**
Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) joined Mayor Michael Newhard, local officials and veterans, and students to announce the Patriot’s Path, a new addition to the Village of Warwick’s Veterans Memorial Park. The project is made possible by $734,500 in state funding, secured by Senator Skoufis for the ambitious project. Local veterans have been instrumental in the planning process of this permanent brick path, which honors the service and sacrifice of local veterans past and present.
Warwick is a community deeply rooted in American history, and Veterans Memorial Park is a cornerstone of the Village’s tribute to veterans. The pathway is a respectful space for community members, veterans, and visitors to reflect on the contributions of those who have served the country.
“The Village of Warwick is rich in history, and I am proud to help them preserve and memorialize the bravery and service of our local veterans,” said Senator Skoufis. “Memorials like the Patriot’s Path foster civic gratitude and unity, and this investment will enrich this community for generations to come.”
“The Patriots Path has been an exciting project for our community,” said Mayor Newhard. “The path will define Veterans Memorial Park in a significant way. Creating a three-dimensional journey through time that depicts historic periods and Warwick’s connection to military conflicts is truly remarkable. The involvement of the Task Force and our veterans has been crucial to the development of the project. This has been a multi-generational collaboration, with history students from Warwick Valley High School researching the various time periods and helping to create a compelling story of conflict and culture. The project has been designed under the direction of KaN Studios, a women-owned landscape architecture firm based in Kingston, New York. Special thanks go to designers Karine Duteil and Nadej Hocini; Town Historian Sue Gardner; the Patriots Path Task Force and Advisory Committee; Melissa Hamilton and Joe Mita; the history students from Warwick Valley High School; Parks and Recreation Liaison Trustee Carly Foster; and the Village Board. Above all, we are grateful for the financial support of Senator James Skoufis, whose commitment helped bring this project to life.”
“Patriot’s Path is a tremendous investment in preserving Warwick’s rich military history while honoring the sacrifices of those who served our nation,” said Town of Warwick Supervisor Jesse Dwyer. “I thank Senator James Skoufis for securing the funding to make this project possible and commend Mayor Michael Newhard and the Village Board for their vision in creating a destination that will educate, inspire, and serve as a lasting tribute to our veterans for generations to come.”
