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Election 2024: Winner Projected In Hudson Valley's 19th Congressional District Race
The votes are in for New York’s Capital Region District 19 congressional seat, where Democrat Josh Riley is on track to defeat Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro, according to The New York Times. New: Molinaro Says District 19 Race To Close To Call, Waiting For Final Absentee Ballots District 19 includes Broome, Chenango, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins counties and parts of Otsego, Rensselaer, and Ulster counties. According to early projected numbers by the Associated Press, Riley led Molinaro by 127,053 to 96,216, with 59 percent of the vote as of 10:20 …
Politics
Molinaro Doesn't Belong In Office For Enabling Trump's 'Hitler' Statements, Riley Says
This story has been updated. Republican candidates in the region are ignoring or refusing to answer questions aimed at shocking reporting from multiple outlets that former President Donald Trump admires Adolf Hitler and wanted generals like his. The revelations came to light during The New York Times' three-session interview with retired four-star Marine General John Kelly and Trump’s former White House chief of staff. During the interview, Kelly told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator, even saying that Hitler…
Politics
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On Riley-Molinaro Congressional Race
A new poll shows Democrat Josh Riley with a four-point lead in the hotly contested 19th Congressional District 19 race against Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro. The poll, produced by SurveyUSA for News Channel 13 in Albany, found the two in a tight race but with the potential for a different result from the showdown between the same candidates two years ago. In 2022, Molinaro beat Riley by 1.6 points, or 4,500 votes. District 19 includes all of Broome, Chenango, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, Tioga, and Tompkins counties and parts of Otsego, Rensselaer, and Ulster counti…
Politics
Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key To What Party Controls House
As Election Day draws closer, political pundits are closely watching three New York congressional races that could determine which party controls the House next year. Freshmen Republican Reps. Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Anthony D’Esposito – supporters of former President Donald Trump in districts won by President Joe Biden in 2020 – are all hoping for repeat wins in November. Here’s a closer look at their races. Mondaire Jones (left) and Rep. Mike Lawler. Campaign Facebook Pages 17th District: Lawler vs. Jones Lawler, whose 17th District represents all of Rockland and Pu…
News
2 Buses Of Asylum Seekers Arrive At Hudson Valley Hotel Despite Promises By NYC Mayor
Two buses of asylum seekers arrived at a Hudson Valley hotel despite assurances from New York City Mayor Eric Adams that he would not send them. The estimated 60 migrants arrived in Orange County at the Crossroads Hotel in Newburgh at 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. The arrival sparks a new fire in the ongoing battle between Orange and Rockland counties with Mayor Adams in connection with the arrival of migrants to the Hudson Valley for four months. "Last night, both the state and city assured the Town of Newburgh and Orange County that no buses with asylum seekers would be…
Business
Tornado: Support Pours In For Business In Region Hit Hard With 'Enormous Damage'
Support is pouring in for the owners of a farm in the region that was severely damaged during a tornado over the weekend. The twister tore through an area in the Catskills, in northwestern Sullivan County, at around nightfall Saturday, April 22. The tornado, with peak winds of 115 miles per hour, ranked as an EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale or EF Scale, the National Weather Service said. Earlier report: Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Hit Sullivan County It touched down at around 6:38 p.m. and had a path length of 9.95 miles and a path width…
Politics
‘No Fortune For Fraud’: NY Reps Introduce Legislation Targeting George Santos
Several freshman members of Congress are targeting embattled New York Rep. George Santos, a member of their own party, hoping to ensure that he can’t turn a profit should he be convicted of a crime. Speaking at a press conference outside the US Capitol on Tuesday, March 7, Republican New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito - whose 4th District includes parts of Nassau County - announced that he was sponsoring legislation meant to bar current and former House members from profiting off their story should they violate election laws and other federal statutes. The proposals, dubbed the “No Fame fo…
Politics
Democrat Pat Ryan Prevails In Razor-Thin Redrawn Hudson Valley Congressional Race District
New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan has squeezed out a win against Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt for the 18th US Congressional District. Earlier Report - Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) Ryan won the contest by just over 2,000 votes, earning 50.4 percent of the total votes cast, according to the New York Times. Schmitt compiled 49.6 percent of the vote. In a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, celebrated his hard-fought victory. Now we begin the real work to unify our country an…
Politics
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race
In another win for Republicans, Marc Molinaro has prevailed over Democrat Josh Riley in New York’s 19th Congressional District, NBC News projects. Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley 51.1 to 48.9 percent with 99 percent of the vote counted as of Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. Earlier Report: Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) The 19th District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. President Bide…
Politics
Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing)
This story has been updated. New York Rep. Pat Ryan appeared likely to continue serving in Congress after results showed him leading Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt in the 18th District early Wednesday, Nov. 9. Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, was leading Schmitt by just 0.84 percentage points, 50.42 to 49.58 percent, with more than 95 percent of the vote counted. Among the most closely watched in the state, the 18th District is located in the Hudson Valley and includes all of Orange and Putnam counties, as well as portions of southern Dutchess County and northeast…
Politics
Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing)
This story has been updated. Republicans appeared poised to win in New York’s 19th Congressional District, with Marc Molinaro seemingly on track to defeat Democrat Josh Riley early Wednesday, Nov. 9. Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley by 2.2 percentage points, 51 to 49 percent, as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, with more than 95 percent of the votes in. The 19th Congressional District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. …
Politics
Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First
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Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years
As Democrats across the country brace for what many political pundits say could be a great night for Republicans, five-term New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is facing a tough battle to win the newly drawn 17th District. Maloney, who has served as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) since 2021, trailed his Republican opponent, Assemblyman Mike Lawler, by six points, 46 to 52 percent, in one poll taken in late October 2022, Forbes reports. In the weeks leading up to the election, Cook Political Report changed its rating on the 17th District race from “lean Dem…
Politics
New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region
As Election Day draws closer, new polling continues to show a close race in New York’s new 19th Congressional District. Democrat Josh Riley holds a slight edge over his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, 48 to 43 percent, according to a Siena College poll released Friday, Nov. 4. Earlier Report: Siena Poll Sheds Light On Race In New Congressional District Covering Part Of Capital Region The results mirror a Siena College poll conducted in early October 2022 that showed Riley leading Molinaro by five percentage points, 46 to 41 percent. The 19th Congressional D…
Politics
Poll Sheds Light On Highly Contested Race In New NY Congressional District
With just weeks left until Election Day, new polling shows that Democrat Josh Riley is leading his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, in the highly contested race for New York’s new 19th Congressional District. The district covers several counties in the central portion of the state, including Sullivan, Greene, and Columbia counties. Riley holds a five-point lead there over Molinaro, 46 to 41 percent, according to a new Spectrum News/Siena College poll of likely voters. Among their parties, Riley garnered support from 83 percent of Democrats while 78 percent of …
Police & Fire
New Details Released In Fatal Hotel Shooting Tied To Family Weekend At College In Hudson Valley
Updated story: ID Released For NY Dad Killed In Hotel Shooting Tied To Marist College Family Weekend A second suspect has been taken into custody following a shooting that killed one person at a Hudson Valley hotel. Police received a report of shots fired at the Courtyard by Marriott, located at 2641 South Road (Route 9) in the Town of Poughkeepsie, at about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, authorities said. The incident is reportedly connected to Marist College Family Weekend which was held Friday, Sept. 30 through Sunday. Marist College in Poughkeepsie identified the victim as …
Politics
Hudson Valley County Exec's Congressional Special Election Win Cited Nationally As Bellwether
Democrats received a major confidence boost heading into the November midterms after Pat Ryan won a special election for New York's open 19th House seat in a race that's considered a national bellwether. Ryan, the Ulster County executive, was leading Republican Marc Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, with 51 percent of the vote when the Associated Press called the race just after midnight Wednesday, Aug. 24. The swing district, located in the Catskills and mid-Hudson Valley regions and which includes Ulster and Dutchess counties, was left vacant when Democrat Antonio Delgado became …
Obituaries
National Guard Member In Hudson Valley, Age 29, Dies After Bicycle Accident
A Hudson Valley New York National Guard member and well-respected county employee died from complications suffered during a bicycle accident. He was 29. Dutchess County native Patrick Ian Sullivan, of Poughkeepsie, died on Wednesday, July 6 at MidHudson Regional Hospital. Sullivan, who was employed by the Dutchess County Department of Public Works as a bridge maintainer, was born in Poughkeepsie on March 17, 1993, in the middle of a snowstorm, his obituary said. "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the death of Dutchess County Public Works Highway Division employee Patrick Sullivan," said Dut…
Politics
Pair Of Hudson Valley County Executives Running For New Lt. Governor's Congressional Seat
A pair of top lawmakers in the Hudson Valley are eyeing a Congressional run to replace outgoing Congressman Antonio Delgado in the 19th District after he left for Albany to serve as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s top lieutenant. Earlier story - Hochul Names Capital District Congressman To Serve As Lt. Governor Democratic Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan and Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro are expected to square off for Delgado’s vacated seat after he was tabbed to replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who was arrested in April on bribery and fraud charges. The 19th Congressional …
Business
Brand-New Jersey Mike's Opens In Hudson Valley
A new Jersey Mike's sandwich shop has opened in the Hudson Valley. The new Jersey Mike's Subs is located at 2627 South Road Suite #20 in Poughkeepsie. The grand opening took place on Monday, March 7, and was attended by state and local officials, including Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, according to an announcement from the Dutchess County Government. The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to the Jersey Mike's website.
Politics
Covid-
19: County Exec In Hudson Valley Hits Back At False Report He Tested Positive
One of the Hudson Valley’s top elected officials had harsh words for Democrats who allegedly spread misinformation about him contracting COVID-19. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, a Republican who has been outspoken about New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s mask mandate, fired back after the Dutchess Democratic Committee posted a rumor on social media that he had the virus. Earlier story - COVID-19: Dutchess Won't Enforce New Mask Mandate, Molinaro Says “Rumor has it that Molinaro has Covid. We will keep you posted,” wrote the Dutchess County Democratic Committee’s account on F…
News
Covid-
19: These Hudson Valley Counties Won't Enforce New Mask Mandate
This story has been updated. Some Republican county executives in the Hudson Valley won't be adhering to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new mask mandate as the state battles the winter surge of COVID-19. As of Monday, Dec. 13, masks are required for New Yorkers in all public places unless a vaccine requirement is in place due to the rise of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations throughout the region. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here Are Penalties In Place, Info On Vax Requirements As NY Mask Mandate Takes Effect However, in the Hudson Valley, at least two local health departments will…
Police & Fire
Fatal House Explosion Under Investigation In Hudson Valley
One man is dead and two pets perished after an explosion at a Hudson Valley home. First responders from multiple agencies in Dutchess County responded to a reported house explosion on Hoffman Street shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 in Pine Plains. A house was destroyed in Pine PlainsGoFundMe Police said that one woman, 62-year-old Kim Dunn, was pulled from the wreckage by a neighbor and responding firefighter. She was transported to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A second resident, Lawrence Pariseau, age 61, was found dead in t…
Police & Fire
Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies
This story has been updated. Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson, who has led the department for more than 20 years, has died. Anderson, age 73, of Pawling, died in his sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 29, according to officials. Anderson, who started his career with the Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 1, 1970, as a deputy sheriff worked his way up the ladder and was elected sheriff in 1999 and took office in January 2000. “We are all deeply saddened by the passing of Sheriff Anderson," said Undersheriff Kirk Imperati. "This is a tremendous loss for all of us. "Sheriff Anderson f…
News
Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida
Additional relief is coming for some Hudson Valley victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties have become the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Ro…
News
New County In Hudson Valley Receives Major Disaster Declaration For Ida
A new Hudson Valley county will receive public disaster assistance after Tropical Depression Ida tore through the region with heavy rainfall and powerful winds in early September. Dutchess County's application for public disaster assistance was approved after what the county said were weeks of gathering information about damages caused by the powerful storm, according to an announcement on Thursday, Sept. 23. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said the Ida caused damages to public facilities and municipalities totaling more than $2.5 million. The declaration will allow the count…
Politics
County Executive In Hudson Valley To Run For Congress
One of the Hudson Valley's top elected officials is throwing his hat in the ring as he takes a run at a seat in Congress. Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has filed to be a candidate in the race for New York’s 19th Congressional District, challenging incumbent first-term Democratic Rep. Antonio Delgado. The district includes parts of the Hudson Valley and Catskills, including portions of Dutchess, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties and parts of Broome, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. Over the weekend, Molinaro, a three-term C…
Obituaries
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Man Found Dead At Area Cemetery
The community is rallying behind the family of a lifelong Hudson Valley resident and Afghanistan war veteran who was found dead in a rural cemetery. The body of Kyle Van De Water, age 41, was discovered in Dutchess County on Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery by City of Poughkeepsie police. Van De Water, died in an apparent suicide two weeks after he dropped out of his race for a United States House of Representatives seat in the Hudson Valley. To help his wife and four children, a GoFundMe effort has been set up by his sister-in-law Lesley Frederick. To date, the …
Politics
Former Hudson Valley Congressional Candidate Found Dead At Age 41
A 41-year-old lifelong New Yorker died in an apparent suicide two weeks after he dropped out of his race for a United States House of Representatives seat in the Hudson Valley. Afghanistan war veteran Kyle Van De Water, age 41, was found dead in Dutchess County on Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery by City of Poughkeepsie police. Sources told the Mid-Hudson News his death was under investigation as a “likely suicide.” Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said on Twitter his heart was broken for Van De Water's family, including his four children. “Kyle was a war hero who…
News
Covid-
19: NY State Reverses Mask Mandate For Kids In Day Care
New York is rescinding its mandate that children between the ages of 2 and 5 have to wear facial coverings while in child care, reversing a controversial edict that had come under fire in recent weeks. This week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state was reversing a requirement that children in child care wear masks as the country continues recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The state announced that various health and child-welfare agencies “have jointly agreed to revise guidance allowing child care providers to continue the practices and protocols that have been in place…
Politics
Look Who's Back: Ex-Westchester County Exec Rob Astorino Running For Governor In 2022
If at first, you don’t succeed… Rob Astorino, the 2014 Republican gubernatorial nominee in New York, has made it official. He is running again for the office now held by embattled three-term Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the 2022 Election. The former Westchester County Executive gave his first interviews on Monday, May 10 outlining the plans for his campaign. A formal announcement was expected later on Tuesday in Albany. Astorino also rebranded his social media platform to @NYGovAstorino, while taking a shot at the incumbent governor in his biography. “Future Governor of New York State ☆ AKA: “Bab…
Politics
Amid Growing Calls For Cuomo's Ouster, Democratic County Exec Mulls Run For Governor
A Democratic county executive in New York is reportedly mulling a run for governor amid the scandals surrounding current Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is taking steps toward a possible gubernatorial run, according to a New York Daily News report. According to the report, Bellone has been speaking with big-time donors and some national consultations in New York about a potential run for Cuomo's seat in Albany. “Steve is seriously considering jumping in to make his run for governor,” the report states, adding that the idea of Bellone making a run has “always been …
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