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Supervisor Spotlight – Stony Point’s Jim Monaghan
35 year Stony Point resident Jim Monaghan has a busy schedule. Beyond his two children, his wife and his brand new granddaughter, he currently serves as the Stony Point Supervisor. The Supervisor role is a job that is not your normal 9 to 5. His calendar is packed with events in and around Stony Point, and through a simple conversation it quickly becomes obvious how much Monaghan enjoys his ability to have a direct impact on his community. Monaghan comes from a background of community service, albeit as a law enforcement officer rather than on a town board. Monaghan spent 29 years in New York City working for the NYPD before he retired from the police force in 2014. Within a year, he ran for Town Council Supervisor. Monaghan mentioned that at the time of his first run he did not see himself “…as a politician, or [as] a political person”. 10 years later working as Stony Point’s Town Supervisor, Monaghan says “I still don’t consider myself a politician”. He sees himself instead as a man who has spent much of his life in Stony Point and sees the role as an “opportunity to help the town that (he) lives in”.
Poughkeepsie GameStop to Transform Into Retro Gaming Center
Video game lovers in the Poughkeepsie area will soon have a place to relive all of their favorite memories. Retro gaming has become a huge business as nostalgic adults turn to classic video game consoles and cartridges to relive their youth. There's been a resurgence in vintage gaming hardware, driving up sales on sites such as eBay for old Nintendo and Atari consoles as well as old tube-style televisions to hook them up to.
EXCLUSIVE: Setting the Stage for Food Integrity
The Non-GMO Project discusses its latest venture with Progressive Grocer at Newtopia Now show. At the recent Newtopia Now trade show, which took place Aug. 25-28 in Denver, Progressive Grocer spoke with Kiira Heymann, industry research and engagement manager of the Bellingham, Wash.-based Non-GMO Project, along with her colleagues, Brittany O’Brien, chief executive of marketing and comms, and Madison Rossi, senior partnerships specialist, about the organization’s latest venture, the Food Integrity Collective, and what it can offer to retailers and CPGs.
Taylor Swift fans sing, dance to DJ Swiftie at NYS Fair: Were you there? (PHOTOS)
Taylor Swift’s music came to the New York State Fair for the first time in 17 years, and Swifties were ready for it. Thousands of T-Swift fans packed Chevy Court for Friday night’s “TayTay Dance Party” by DJ Swiftie. It was a special 9 p.m. show at the NYS Fair stage with girls and women of all ages singing and dancing in their favorite “Eras Tour”-inspired outfits with glow sticks and custom bracelets.
New York Governor Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors With $5M Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $5 million in grants to 65 domestic violence service providers across New York State. These funds are dedicated to directly supporting survivors and victims of domestic violence, addressing critical needs and fostering financial empowerment. This initiative fulfills a key promise outlined in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address by establishing the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Fund.
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
DOT Replaces Buffalo Speed Camera With New York State Troopers
The New York State Department of Transportation's efforts to control speeding in work and construction zones throughout the Empire State have been impacting the area. According to data released by NYSDOT, more than 5,000 crashes at construction zones have occurred since 2020. Because of that, New York State passed a new law in 2021 allowing the New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation to automatically enforce construction zone speed limits by electronically monitoring speed and issuing tickets.
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Endangered Wildlife Illegally For Sale In Upstate New York
An Upstate New York resident was charged and fined a large amount of money after being caught trying to sell "endangered wildlife." On Thursday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement released its latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol" report. The previous report...
Are You Owed $750,000? Someone In Central New York Is
Someone here in New York State allegedly has $750,000 waiting to be claimed by them. Three quarters of a million dollars could belong to you! Time to get what's yours!. New York State has nearly $19 billion of your unclaimed dollars! For example, approximately $190 million remains unclaimed in the Capital Region and $75 million unclaimed in the Catskills. For one individual in Central New York there is a check worth $750K.
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