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Published September 28New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 27Can Brits Still Get a UK Mortgage While Living in the US?
Yes, you can. If you’re a British citizen living in the US and you want to buy property back home, UK lenders will absolutely consider your application. Lenders have been doing this for years, and most of them already have processes built around applicants who earn in dollars and…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 27Why Antioxidant Supplements Are Having a Wellness Moment
Walk into any wellness store, scroll through any health influencer’s feed, or browse the supplement aisle of a grocery store, and you’ll notice a pattern: antioxidants are everywhere. Powders, capsules, gummies, and drink mixes tout their antioxidant content as a badge of honor.…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 27Why Arizona Is One of the Best States for Toy Hauler Ownership
Arizona has quietly become a magnet for RV enthusiasts, and toy hauler owners in particular have found a lot to love about calling the Grand Canyon State home base. Between the climate, the terrain, and the culture built around outdoor recreation, toy hauler ownership in Arizona…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27Latest ratings put three area house races in different tiers
HUDSON VALLEY/CATSKILLS- The latest ratings from the Cook Political Report show significant differences among the three Hudson Valley congressional races, with New York’s 17th District rated a “toss-up,” the 18th rated “solid Democrat,” and the 19th rated “likely Democrat.” The…
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Published September 27Nor’easter slams Hudson Valley
HUDSON VALLEY- Winds and rain from a strengthening nor’easter lashed the Hudson Valley Saturday as the storm crawled up the coast, flooding low-lying areas and knocking out power due to falling tree limbs and broken utility lines. The immediate region was spared from the worst of…
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Published September 27Slater: Local school districts projected to receive $1.9M more in UPK aid
ALBANY – Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that school districts serving the 94th Assembly District are projected to receive nearly $1.9 million in additional Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) aid for the 2026–27 school year, supporting a projected net increase of…
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Published September 27Two women injured in Middletown Quick Chek stabbing; one taken into custody
Two women were injured in a stabbing early Saturday at a Quick Chek gas station, and one of the women was taken into custody after police said she was found with a knife. Middletown police were called to the Quick Chek at 1 James P. Kelly Way at about 4:41 a.m. for a report of…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 26Letter to the Editor: Combat climate change with Kaul
Dear Editor, Climate change is rapidly accelerating and is an immediate reality that is negatively impacting the environment and people all over the world. Small and large communities are currently facing issues due to extreme weather, pollution, and rising costs of everyday…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 26How Industrial Energy Monitoring Systems Turn Renewable Energy Data Into Operational Decisions
From Raw Measurements to Meaningful Information Renewable plants operate under constantly changing conditions. Solar production varies with irradiance and temperature, while wind generation depends heavily on wind speed and equipment condition. Because of this variability,…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 26Scarsdale Student’s Bat Conservation Project Across Westchester
With October bringing increased attention to bats and bat conservation, we wanted to highlight Sam Morgulas, a senior at Scarsdale High School who has developed a real passion for bats through his science research. Over the past year, Sam took that interest well beyond the…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 26Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in 2021 Shooting Death of Yonkers Man
Joseph Pichardo Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that a Connecticut man pleaded guilty to murder for the January 2021 shooting death of 24-year-old Yonkers resident Joseph Pichardo. The defendant, Claismar Abreu Then, 32, of Hartford, Connecticut,…