ALBANY – Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM).

NYCOM is responsible for governing the Conference of Mayors and establishing its overall policies.

“I am honored to join NYCOM’s Executive Committee and to continue advocating for villages and cities across New York State,” said Mayor Newhard. “Local government works best when leaders share ideas and speak with a unified voice. I look forward to working with my colleagues to support strong, resilient communities.” “

“It’s fantastic that we will be having our very Mayor Newhard as a integral voice on this important state board. Mayor Newhard has many years of experience leading a thriving village and his input and ideas will certainly assist other communities to be successful throughout New York State.”

Mayor Newhard is a lifelong resident of the Village of Warwick and has served as mayor since 2001, following his time as Village Trustee. During his tenure, Warwick has earned national recognition for community character, public spaces and civic pride, including top honors from America in Bloom and Communities in Bloom.

“Under his leadership, Warwick has invested heavily in infrastructure, parks, housing and downtown revitalization, securing more than $20 million in grant funding to strengthen quality of life while limiting the burden on taxpayers,” Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) said. “The Village’s cultural scene has also flourished through his long-running arts and music programming, helping establish Warwick as a vibrant and creative regional destination.”