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Mid Hudson News
Published 9 hours agoLetter to the Editor: Trachte the right candidate for the Town of Newburgh Justice
To the Editor: I am writing to support Kenyon Trachte as the Democratic candidate for town justice. Kenyon has the advantage of being on both sides of the courtroom. As a practicing attorney since 2007 he has represented clients of every background in criminal and civil cases. He…
City of New Rochelle News
Published 10 hours agoNew Rochelle reminds residents: Participatory budgeting project ideas due October 9
The City of New Rochelle is reminding residents that the deadline to submit project ideas for the City’s inaugural Participatory Budgeting program is 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 9.
City of New Rochelle News
Published 12 hours agoCity of New Rochelle Celebrates Silver Climate Smart Community Certification
Annual GreeNR report tracks 139 climate solutions and highlights more than $12.8 million in new grant investment, including $4.1M for flood mitigation and dam safety and $2.5M for Complete Streets pedestrian and roadway safety improvements
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 12 hours agoLocal Residents Fear that Sanctuary, Anti-ICE Policies Enacted by Hochul and Democrats Could Kill Again
By Dan Murphy Rep. Lawler is fighting to allow Congress to override these policies Local residents are fearful that a new law passed by Gov. Kathy Hochul could have devastating consequences similar to the tragic death of 20-year-old Yorktown Heights resident Sheridan Gorman. Many…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 12 hours agoSAFER STREETS: GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES NEARLY $36 MILLION TO KEEP REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE AND HIGHLIGHTS 19 PERCENT DECLINE IN SHOOTINGS
Fewest Shooting Victims Since State Began Tracking Data Two Decades Ago Shootings Down 67 Percent Since Governor Took Office in 2021 Thirteen Police Departments Participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative Reported No Firearm-Related Deaths…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published 16 hours agoNewly Retired NYC Firefighters Average Over $177k In Pensions, and Have QUADRUPLED Since 1990
Photo from Unsplash.com From EmpireCenter.org New York City firefighters and fire officers retiring last year after full careers were entitled to average annual pension benefits of $177,016, according to new data added to SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center’s government…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 30Jenkins to Trump: Stop the War on Westchester and Restore SNAP Funding
Westchester County Executive Warns Federal SNAP Cuts Will Shift Millions in Costs to Local Taxpayers as Families Struggle to Afford Basic Needs In a written letter, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is calling on every member of Westchester County’s federal delegation to…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 30Westchester County Board Hosts Information Session with Board of Elections
Election Officials and Voting Advocates Answer Legislators’ Questions Ahead of November 3 Vote The Westchester County Board of Legislators held a bipartisan Committee of the Whole meeting this afternoon to provide residents with information about the upcoming General Election on…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 30Yonkers City Council Meeting Decisions-Sept. 29
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution renaming Hawthorne Ave as Mary Teague Way STATED COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONSCity Council MeetingCITY COUNCIL AGENDASeptember 29, 2026OLD BUSINESS
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 30Letter to the Editor: Hillview Reservoir, Yonkers
Yonkers Rising Editor: I am writing about the major work taking place at the Hillview Reservoir. This site was previously an amenity area for local people to walk around or bicycle in a safe setting. Now there is no access to the public and major construction is underway. Is this…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Letter to the Editor, Governor Hochul: Protect Newburgh by signing drinking water standards into law
Dear Editor, City of Newburgh Council Member & Member of the Restoration Advisory Board for Stewart Air National Guard Base Ten years ago, Newburgh residents received news no community should ever hear: Our primary drinking water source, Washington Lake, was heavily contaminated…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Letter to the Editor: Slater deserves another term in State Assembly
Dear Editor, Matt Slater has earned another term in the New York State Assembly, and I’ll tell you why. Putting aside his success as Yorktown Town Supervisor, which I saw firsthand while working alongside him in Town Hall, Matt has done something in the state legislature few can…