The closure of Newburgh’s Social Security office and its relocation to Wallkill is drawing a lot of criticism from elected officials and Hudson Valley residents.

Rep. Pat Ryan and state Sen. Rob Rolison slammed the Social Security Administration in a letter, saying, in part, that the SSA did not provide sufficient public information about the closure. Both officials are demanding increased services for Orange County families. County Legislator Kevindaryan Lujan said the county needs a Social Security hub in Newburgh because there isn't sufficient public transportation from Newburgh to Wallkill.

“Having that office here locally really allows for individuals to be able to go walk there, be able to access these services," he said. "And that's why it's so important...we see these satellite offices that open up.”

What You Need To Know

  •  Newburgh's Social Security office closed, relocating to the town of Wallkill

  •  Elected officials and locals are frustrated, with Rep. Pat Ryan and state Sen. Rob Rolison penning a letter to the SSA

  • They're asking the SSA why it closed the Newburgh office and are demanding more resources for Orange County families

Folks are still heading to the Newburgh location, only to find it closed. One man Spectrum News 1 spoke with said it’s a major inconvenience.

“I’m a little upset because I actually live like 10 minutes from Middletown," said Juan Bulnes. "So, I drove 45 minutes with my mom over here for nothing.”

In a letter to Ryan’s office, the SSA said the office was relocated to be in a newer, more centralized facility. The new office will open at 85 Crystal Run Road next week.