Political

Poughkeepsie Adopts Rolison’s 2019 Budget

POUGHKEEPSIE - The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council, at its meeting of December 3rd, has unanimously adopted Mayor Rolison’s proposed 2019 budget. This marks...

Governor Cuomo, center, holds a press briefing on his meeting with President Trump to discuss infrastructure priorities, including the Gateway Tunnel. Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to the Governor and Richard Cotton, head of the Port Authority joined Cuomo.

Cuomo, Trump Discuss Infrastructure Priorities

NEW YORK - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo held a press briefing on his meeting with President Trump last Thursday to discuss infrastructure priorities, including...

Newly elected Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D, Newburgh) [pictured on right, alongside Carl Heastie on left] ]will not be waiting until January to fill the position.

Jacobson Assumes Vacant NY Assembly Seat

Latimer Will Join in Honoring the Achievements of 71 Seniors

Letitia James during a rally, September 2013. Photo: Wikicommons/ Matthew Cohen

Attorney General-Elect James Announces Staff Appointments

Steven Neuhaus to Deploy by End of Month

New York Senate districts held for years by Republicans John Bonacic and William Larkin, both of whom are retiring, will turn Democratic in January. James Skoufis, pictured, the Democratic Assemblyman, defeated Republican Thomas Basile to capture the 39th District post.

Three GOP-held State Senate seats go to Dems

On November 6th, Newburgh City Councilman Jonathan Jacobson won election to the Assembly seat in the 104th District, previously held by the late Frank Skartados, a fellow Democrat.

Jacobson, Schmitt Win Assembly Seats

Middletown Passes Legislation For Municipal ID

Recorded Telephone Conversation Reveals Plan to Oust Newburgh City Manager