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New York's top court upholds mail-in voting for all, rejecting Republican challenge
(Reuters) - New York's highest court upheld a state law on Tuesday that allows any voter to cast a ballot by mail, rejecting a Republican-led lawsuit challenging the statute. In a 6-1 decision, the state Court of Appeals affirmed lower court rulings that the Early Mail Voter Act, which was passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature and signed by Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul last year, did not run afoul of the state constitution.
Rapidus engineers learn from NY Creates to boost Japan's semiconductor capabilities
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Japan and New York have had a long-standing relationship which includes the semi chip conductor industry. Tuesday, the allies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) solidifying a new partnership to grow the industry in both countries. Rapidus, a Japanese based semiconductor manufacturing company has been...
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
Homeowners without flood insurance may still be able to get help after the storm. Here’s how.
A spokesperson for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) said their emergency managers have been embedded with Suffolk County since the morning of the storm and have already done initial surveys.
West Nyack and Yonkers fire departments getting $1.35M in federal funds for enhancement
The West Nyack and Yonkers fire departments will get slices of $6.5 million in federal money to assist 38 departments across New York state with expenses for equipment, recruitment and training. The West Nyack volunteer department has been earmarked for $549,500, while the paid Yonkers city department will receive $807,545, according to U.S....
73rd Annual Herb Fair & Market Coming to Caramoor in Katonah
KATONAH, N.Y. - The 73rd Annual Herb Fair & Market, organized by The New York Unit of the Herb Society of America, will take place on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Caramoor, Katonah’s renowned culture and arts center. For 73 years, the Herb Fair has celebrated the many ways that herbs enrich our lives and promoted the knowledge and use of herbs through educational programs, research, and community engagement. This one-day event will feature an extraordinary roster of makers and artisans as well as an extensive program of presentations and workshops from...
Insects With Deadly Brain Swelling Virus Kills 1 In Hudson Valley
A virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage is in the Hudson Valley. The Orange County Department of Health is issuing a warning to its residents about the dangers of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) Town Of Newburgh Horse Dies...
The Fifth Annual Frederick Douglass in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – Two iconic facets of Newburgh history collided on Sunday, August 11, when the Annual Frederick Douglass Day in Newburgh was hosted at the City’s Washington’s Headquarters. Inside this 84 Liberty Street landmark, historical site, surrounded by a sharp, colorful image of our country’s first President,...
Young Hudson Valley Band Competing for Exclusive Rolling Stone Feature
The Hudson Valley is brimming with talent, especially in the music scene. One young Hudson Valley band is taking their shot in a competition that would brand them as America's Next Top Hitmaker. Meet The Schwegs. The Schwegs are an alternative/pop-punk band based out of Wappingers Falls. The young ensemble...
Katz Brokers $7.6 Million Sale of Two Retail Properties in Nanuet, New York
Nanuet, N.Y. — Katz has brokered the $7.6 million sale of two properties located in Nanuet. Both built in 1973, the properties include a 2,500-square-foot single-tenant building and a 30,000-square-foot multi-tenant building. Chase Bank occupies the single-tenant building, and the multi-tenant building is leased to Tile Shop, Carpet One and Hudson Valley Integrated Medicine. Donny Moskovic of Katz represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction.
Newburgh Free Library to host kickoff of NEA Big Read on Sept. 21
NEWBURGH – The Newburgh Free Library will launch its National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program exploring Hustle by David Tomas Martinez with a Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off on Saturday, September 21st, from noon to 3:00 p.m. The NEA Big Read in Newburgh is presented in partnership with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Aide accused of kicking disabled student
PURDYS – A Westchester County woman is facing felony charges of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person for allegedly kicking a student at the Westchester Exceptional Children’s School in Purdys. State Police arrested Carmen Santiago Osorio, 60, of New Rochelle for lashing out at...
Two Men Allegedly Lead Police on High Speed Chase Through Sullivan and Orange
New York State Police said that they pursued two suspects from Westchester County, that lead them on a high speed chase that took them through two counties. The chase took police on two of the areas busier state routes, and then ended with a crash on the New York Thruway.
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