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Masi asks governor to remove Sierra from Orange Legislature; his advocate says he will be back by end of year
MIDDLETOWN – City of Middletown Common Councilman Joe Masi, an outspoken critic of Joel Sierra, has requested that Governor Kathy Hochul remove the legislator from office. Meanwhile, Sierra’s formally designated advocate, former City of Middletown Police Chief Ramon Bethencourt, said he “welcomes” any communication with the Governor’s Office. Bethencourt also said that Sierra will return to legislative meetings by the end of the year.
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
Jewish man in New York accused of harassing Muslim neighbor for months and trying to kill him
A Jewish man is charged with attempted murder and hate crimes in connection with a monthslong harassment and violence campaign against a neighbor who is Muslim, authorities said. Izak Kadosh, of Brooklyn, is charged with more than 40 counts, including second-degree attempted murder, second-degree attempted murder as a hate crime,...
N.Y. has one of the best school systems in the U.S., new study finds
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Choosing the right school is the first step to secure a child’s academic success, but it may be difficult for parents to decide where to enroll their young student. WalletHub, a personal finance website, set out to determine the top-performing school systems in the...
Trump seeks to delay sentencing in "hush money" case until after election
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November, arguing that a delay is necessary to resolve ongoing legal challenges to his conviction.In a letter to Justice Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing the case, Trump attorneys Todd Blanche and Emil Bove noted that the current sentencing date of Sept. 18 would come after early voting has already begun."Sentencing is currently scheduled to occur after the commencement of early voting in the Presidential election," Blanche and Bove wrote. "By adjourning the sentencing until...
Tesla’s deal with New York State is about to change dramatically
Tesla’s deal with New York State officials regarding the Gigafactory in Buffalo is about to change dramatically as the current agreement is set to expire this year. The factory produces Tesla’s Solar Roof and Superchargers. There are also Autopilot data analysts employed at the factory. Tesla currently has...
VTSU Castleton Football Reports for 2024 Season
CASTLETON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton football team is back on campus and primed for the 2024 season in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. VTSU Interim President David Bergh notes, "athletics are a critical component of our student life at all VTSU campuses. We are looking...
Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New Happy Gilmore Movie
I think the thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that it feels like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to...
Vermont Supreme Court rejects bail appeal for man charged with aggravated murder of Rutland City police officer
The ruling this week means that Tate Rheaume will remain behind bars as he awaits trial in a case stemming from the July 2023 crash that killed Jessica Ebbighausen. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Supreme Court rejects bail appeal for man charged with aggravated murder of Rutland City police officer.
Man arrested following BB gun threat at Vermont State Fair
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a fake gun was pulled on the opening day of the Vermont State Fair in Rutland. Rutland Police responded to the fairgrounds late Tuesday night for a reported disturbance with a firearm. According to court documents, police found Zane Turner Burrell had been handcuffed...
Softball Recap: Rutland Falls Despite Strong Effort from Adrianna Kadian
Rutland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-4 to the Howard Huskies . The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hurricanes of the 13-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Saratoga Springs boosts crime fighting efforts with FBI task force amid crime wave
The FBI and Saratoga Springs Police have worked together on criminal investigations, surveying the crowds at the Belmont, and back in June when city hall saw a cyber attack. Now, following the 2nd Lola Saratoga burglary, the FBI's Safer Streets Task Force is coming to light as Saratoga works to finalize the collaboration.
Two women convicted of trying to set Schenectady home on fire
Two women are facing up to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of trying to set fire to a Schenectady home as part of an ongoing feud. Jennifer Autar and Natasha Gregiore, who are both 33, were found guilty Thursday of attempted arson for the fire at a residence on Forest Road on Jan. 29, 2022.
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