Takes over as Region 2 administrator

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Feb. 6 that Michael Martucci has been named its administrator for Region 2, which includes New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight federally recognized Indian Nations.

Michael Martucci
Michael Martucci

A former Republican state senator, Martucci is a family farmer and the founder of Quality Bus Service, which provides school transportation. The Orange County resident has an MBA from Marist University and in January 2023 purchased the Mid Hudson News, where he is publisher.

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