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LOCAL

Schumer launches major push for new fed dollars to transform derelict, former railroad into first Yonkers’ Greenway to better connect southwest Yonkers to the Bronx & Hudson Valley; senator reveals plan to reimagine Yonkers eyesore and give underserved residents the greenspace, bike options, transit connections, and economic opportunity they have long deserved.

Schumer Launches Major Push For New Funding

YONKERS - Standing at the abandoned old Putnam Railroad’s former Lowerre Station alongside advocates that worked tirelessly to transform it into the Yonkers Greenway...

County Executive George Latimer recognizes Mount Vernon centenarian Rosalie Cream on her 107th birthday.

Rosalie Cream Celebrated on Her 107th Birthday

MOUNT VERNON - Westchester County Executive George Latimer returned to his Mount Vernon hometown to celebrate and recognize the 107th birthday of Rosalie Cream,...

BUSINESS

Skoufis Elevates Bouachri to Legislative Director

Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) is proud to announce the appointment of Yasmine Bouachri, a Monroe-Woodbury graduate, as his Legislative Director. Bouachri most recently...

Workshop on Navigating Our Household Finances

POUGHKEEPSIE & NEWBURGH - You probably won’t be surprised to hear that, according to a recent report by Salary Finance, rising prices are eating...

HEALTH

Presenters Max Green, Carly Posey and Tara Hughes at the Emergency Services Center on Wednesday, January 18.

O.C. Hosts Family Reunification Center Exercise

GOSHEN - Orange County’s Department of Emergency Management hosted a family reunification center exercise at the Emergency Services Center on Wednesday, January 18th. A reunification...

Members of the Sullivan County Drug Task Force include, from the left, Scott Kinne (Law Enforcement Pillar), Meagan Galligan (outgoing Co-Chair), Annette Kahrs (Data Pillar), Travis Hartman (Law Enforcement Pillar), Wendy Brown (Co-Chair), Michael Schiff (Law Enforcement Pillar), Brian Conaty (Co-Chair), Steven D’Agata (Law Enforcement Pillar) and County Legislator Nick Salomone, who chairs the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee.

Sullivan County Drug Task Force Shifts Into Gear

MONTICELLO – Sullivan County’s Drug Task Force enters 2023 with new additions to its “pillar” structure. Each pillar represents a key strategy and focus...

POLITICAL

Katherine Bonelli was sworn in by Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew. Hudson Valley Press/ CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bonelli Named Orange County Legislature Chair

GOSHEN – Republican Orange County Legislator Katherine Bonelli of Blooming Grove (District 5) has been elected chairwoman of the lawmaking body for another year...

Luna Announces Run For Newburgh City Council

NEWBURGH - Democratic committee member and community leader, Bryan Luna announces that he is running for an open At-Large seat in the Newburgh City...

NATIONAL

Dr. Alveda King, the daughter of slain civil rights activist Rev. A.D. King and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Precious Lord: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Playlist

By Dr. Alveda King On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be memorials and community service days that will, even if for only a...

Dr. King Advocated for Our Founding Promise

By Dr. Ben Carson Every January, MLK Day offers Americans the opportunity to step back and reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,...