Flooding has been a major issue nationwide this summer, and New York has been no exception. From the flooding on the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Cross Bronx Expressway to the…
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From Route 17 to I-86: What’s Next for the Catskills Corridor?
You’ve probably driven it–Route 17, winding through the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, but big changes are coming to this familiar stretch of highway. New York State is in the…
Citing Texas, Hochul Says NY Should Abandon Independent Redistricting
Flanked by Democratic lawmakers from Texas, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state should abandon its commitment to nonpartisan districts and instead let Democrats redraw maps to maximize their political power….
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Says It’s Shutting Down
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the conduit for federal funds to NPR and PBS, announced on Friday that it is beginning to wind down its operations given President Trump has signed a…
New York Lawmakers Sign Letter Urging Humanitarian Aid to Enter Gaza
A group of Hudson Valley lawmakers signed onto a letter on July 26 calling for immediate and unrestricted humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. The letter, led by New York Attorney General Letitia…
Ulster County Clerk Sued by Texas AG Over Abortion Ruling, Cites Shield Law
A legal clash between Texas and New York over reproductive rights is now centered in Ulster County, where Acting County Clerk Taylor Bruck is being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton….
New York is Going Fully Electric in the Fight Against Climate Change
New York is going electric. In a major move toward cutting fossil fuels, New York is now the first state to require newly constructed buildings to be made fully electric after the…
Monticello Police Investigate Overnight Shootings Across Multiple Locations
The Village of Monticello Police Department is actively investigating a series of overnight shootings that occurred during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 30. Incident 1 – Landfield Avenue, MonticelloAt approximately…
Planned Parenthood Cuts Expose and Exacerbate Healthcare Disparities
Under Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” Planned Parenthood can lose federal Medicaid funding for one year, endangering 200 clinics nationwide that 1.1 million Americans currently depend on for healthcare. The provision targets…