In Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus' State of the County address, he highlighted growth and development around the region. 

His office says tax revenue jumped about 5 percent last year to more than $280 million.

Among the highlights of new growth in the county were Norwegian Air's recent impact on Stewart Airport and the development that has inspired. 

"And I'm hearing nothing but rave reviews about the international travel through Norwegian. and the fact that they're adding one more flight to Dublin is showing that. strongly and acitvely we've been really advocating for the Port Authority to invest in Stewart Airport," Neuhaus said.

Future plans include creating a school security association and a push to lower health expenses.