News across Greater Kiryas Joel
The Highlands Current
Published 17 hours agoShould State Require Mental Health Courts?
Many counties, including Putnam and Dutchess, don't have them
The Highlands Current
Published 20 hours agoAround the Region
Parents ask for vaccine exemptions, corrections officers arrested
The Highlands Current
Published 23 hours agoMetro-North Adds Trains for Foliage Season
Weekend service expanded through Nov. 8
Mid Hudson News
Published October 03State lawmakers voice concerns about proposed 64% Wallkill tax hike
TOWN OF WALLKILL – Facing a proposed 64% property tax hike, the Town of Wallkill is now under pressure from state lawmakers to find a way to close its financial gap. Senator James Skoufis (D, Orange County) and Assemblywoman Paula Elaine Kay (D, Rock Hill) are calling on the Town…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 03Shepherd Act stalls in Dutchess County
POUGHKEEPSIE – A proposed local law restricting how the District Attorney and Sheriff obtain crime-fighting surveillance tools, written by Assistant Majority Leader Kristofer Munn for October, did not make it to the monthly agenda. The Surveillance Hardware and Equipment…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 03PK Connect app launches to report problems to city
POUGHKEEPSIE – A new app has launched to help City of Poughkeepsie residents report issues, from potholes to trash pickup, the City announced on Friday. The PK Connect mobile app allows users to report non-emergency problems, track progress, and receive real-time updates.…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 03Cult of Personality highlights First Friday (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE –First Friday, the monthly celebration on Main Street in Poughkeepsie on the first Friday of each month between June and November, continues to draw larger crowds. On the first Friday of each month, Main Street between Market and Academy Streets closes to traffic at…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 03Orange County approves 50% property tax exemption for eligible low-income homeowners
GOSHEN – Orange County became the second county in the state, after Ulster County, to adopt a local law providing a 50% property tax exemption on the county’s portion of the tax bill for eligible low-income homeowners. The homes would have to be sold by a government entity,…
The Highlands Current
Published October 02Around Town (Photos)
Rev250 markers, Black still beautiful, living landmark, fall cocktails
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published October 02The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry is back open again—temporarily
The ferry will be open the first two weekends of October as part of a pilot to showcase ridership.
The Highlands Current
Published October 02How They Voted (Congress)
Select votes by our Senate members through Oct. 2
City of Newburgh News
Published October 02OCTOBER 8 COUNCIL WORK SESSION, OCTOBEBR 13 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION SCHEDULED
The Newburgh City Council Work Session and Regular Council Meeting will be held in-person on the third floor of City Hall, 83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550...