Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) stood with Senator Jen Metzger (D-Rosendale); Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo), chair of the Committee on Transportation; members of the 17-Forward-86 Coalition; and local elected officials to speak to the importance of the Route 17 expansion project with respect to the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley. ( Provided photo) Senators Skoufis, Metzger and Kennedy advocate for DOT to expand Route 17 Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) stood with Senator Jen Metzger (D-Rosendale); Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo), Chair... Local News 12 Dec 2019 | 12:14