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How Should New York Respond to CT’s Pizza Capital Signs?
The across the border into Connecticut debate over pizza, and which pie reigns supreme is not new, but recent signage put up at the Connecticut and New York state borders on certain highways, that's new. There's been a great deal of chatter following Wednesday's installation of some 'Welcome to Connecticut'...
Police Say New York Man Drove Over 100 MPH Drunk On Major Highway
Last year, New York State Police testified to lawmakers that there were over 7,000 alcohol-related traffic crashes in the state in 2022. According to offcials, the crashes took the lives of 335 people, which is a 30% increase in fatalities since 2019. In spite of the glaring statistics, there are...
Dangerous Jury Duty Scam Reaches Upstate New York
Most people want to avoid jury duty. That's why officials from the Hudson Valley are sounding the alarm about this new scam. Scammers are always finding new ways to try and trick you. Speed Camera Scam. Speed cameras are now up across New York State. And that means you can...
Police Say New York State Man Arrested 45 Times Makes It 46
You would think people would learn at some point? Unfortunately, some never do. Police say a New York state man, who's no stranger to law enforcement, has once again landed himself in a lot of trouble. Officials say the suspect, with a long history of arrests, was once again picked up by police after he broke into a local business.
Can Public Power in the Hudson Valley Address Rising Utility Costs?
As Central Hudson's rates continue to climb, a renewed push for public ownership is taking shape in the Hudson Valley. Activists and progressive lawmakers are advocating for a shift towards public utilities, a concept New York has explored before with the establishment of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) in 1931. Despite historical attempts, fully realizing this model has proven challenging.
New York Retail Worker Safety Act Signed: What It Means
September 4th, 2024, the Retail Worker Safety Act S. 8358B/A. 8947C was signed into law in New York State by Governor Kathy Hochul. According to the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union, this new law will require corporate retail employers to adopt a violence prevention plan and train workers in de-escalation and active shooters.
Yonkers Public Schools, superintendent hold gathering for thousands of educators, staff
A school year is 180 days, with no two days and no two schools exactly alike. The students differ, the teachers differ, school cultures differ. Here, our photographers find what makes our school days anything but ordinary, the people and programs and events that make a difference, school day in and school day out. ...
Hudson Valley restaurateurs talk Hulu's 'The Bear': The spot-on, the hard to watch
The Emmy awards are upon us (they'll broadcast on ABC, Sept. 15) — and that means it's time to binge watch your favorite shows and catch up. If you care about the restaurant business, it also means thinking (and talking!) about Hulu's critically acclaimed show, "The Bear." What's true about the show?...
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