NEW YORK STATE — Former New York State Senator Mike Martucci, who represented District 42 from 2021 to 2022, has been chsen as the Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2. 

As regional administrator, Martucci oversees the EPA's work to carry out important priorities of the Trump administration's environmental agenda and to protect the people of the region covering New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight federally recognized Indian nations. 

"I am honored to have been chosen for this role and just a few weeks into my job I am already impressed with the professionalism, thoughtfulness and dedication of the EPA's regional workforce," said Martucci. "I am proud to  lead this regional office to meet the important priorities of the Trump Administration, which include balanced environmental protection."

Martucci founded a school transportation company which grew from one bus to serve thousands of schoolchildren and their families in the Hudson Valley region of New York. A family farmer, Martucci is a steward of the environment and understands the importance of preserving open space for future generations.

During his time in the New York State Senate, Martucci supported New York's Environmental Bond Act and passed legislation related to open space protection and inland waterway designation throughout his district, which included portions of Orange, Ulster and Delaware Counties as well as all of Sullivan County. 

"The Upper Delaware Council is delighted with the choice of Mike Martucci to lead EPA Region 2," said Laurie Ramie, executive director of the Upper Delaware Council. "As the state senator for our river valley communities, Mike was always responsive and engaged in advocating for impactful support to conserve the special resources of the Delaware River watershed and invest in sustainable economic initiatives."

"I've known Mike for years—he deeply loves our Hudson Valley community and is a 'get stuff done' type of leader. That's exactly the mindset we need for this role," said Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18). "I look forward to having him as a partner as we fight to ensure every Hudson Valley family has access to clean air, water and soil."

"As a businessman, state senator and community leader, Mike Martucci has proven he is committed to service," said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. "In the New York State Senate, he championed legislation aimed at improving our environment and advancing conservation. Mike brings a wealth of private and public sector experience and is exactly who we need leading Region 2. I am excited to have him aboard."