Honoring our Local Heroes

Goshen - Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Veterans Service Agency (VSA) Director Christian Farrell are teaming up for a special event just for our veterans! In appreciation for their service, we will be hosting two FREE showings of the highly anticipated Gladiator II!

The showings will be at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4^th, at Flagship Premium Cinemas, located at 34 Millpond Parkway in the Village of Monroe.

"I'm grateful that we can provide these free movies for our veterans. It's a small way to thank them for their service to our country and community. It also gives them an opportunity to learn about resources available to them, to meet and make friends, and to connect with others who understand their experiences. I appreciate the work of our Veterans Services Agency staff and the Town of Monroe to put this together for our veterans."

Gladiator II, starring Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, is an epic historical action film directed by Ridley Scott and is the sequel to Gladiator (2000). The movie opened nationwide on November 22^nd.

The story takes place sixteen years after the death of Maximus, who was killed in the ring by Commodus. Lucius, the nephew of Commodus, witnessed that epic death and now must enter the Colosseum himself after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home and slaughter his wife. Lucius has rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake. He looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people in this epic sequel.

Free tickets to Gladiator II for a veteran and a guest, including free popcorn and a beverage, can be reserved by contacting the Orange County Veterans Service Agency at 845-291-2470.

"We can't do enough for the men and women who have selflessly worn the uniforms of our country's military," said Farrell. "Here in Orange County, one way we have regularly thanked them is by hosting these free movies. It is great to see the overwhelming response from the local veteran community."

For more information, contact Rebecca Sheehan, Assistant to County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, Director of Public Information and Media Relations, at 845.291.2700 or [email protected].

To learn more about what County Executive Neuhaus is doing for Orange County, follow Orange County Government and Steven M. Neuhaus on Facebook, @Orange County NY Govt and @steve.neuhaus on Instagram, and @OCGovNY and @SNeuhausOC on X. You can also watch Neuhaus' NeuCast podcasts and Leadership Speaker Series on YouTube.

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