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ICE Arrests Prompt 25% Of Students To Stay Home From NY School, District Says ICE Arrests Prompt 25% Of Students To Stay Home From NY School, District Says
ICE Arrests Prompt 25% Of Students To Stay Home From NY School, District Says Reports of federal immigration enforcement activity rippled through a Long Island community, leaving one in four students absent from school and prompting district leaders to reassure families. Approximately 25 percent of students were absent from the Greenport Union Free School District on Wednesday, Feb. 4, following reports of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the village, the district confirmed. Superintendent Beth Doyle said the district shifted to a closed campus for lunch for grades 7 through 12 so students could remain on school grounds and feel safe and secur…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Amazon Movie Casting Paid Background Roles In Hudson Valley, NYC Amazon Movie Casting Paid Background Roles In Hudson Valley, NYC
Amazon Movie Casting Paid Background Roles In Hudson Valley, NYC Lights, camera — paycheck. A new Amazon MGM feature film is casting paid background actors in New York City and across the Hudson Valley, offering locals a chance to appear on screen while earning up to $224 per day. The casting call, posted on Backstage, seeks both adults and children to appear as non-speaking background performers in the project, currently working under the title “CTTS.” Who They’re Looking For The production is hiring adults 18 and older to work as background pedestrians. Filming runs from mid-February through the end of March in New York City and Hudson Valley locatio…

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by Michael Mashburn
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$3.5M Westchester Estate Offers 8,000 Square Feet, Pool, 2 Acres: Now On Market $3.5M Westchester Estate Offers 8,000 Square Feet, Pool, 2 Acres: Now On Market
$3.5M Westchester Estate Offers 8,000 Square Feet, Pool, 2 Acres: Now On Market A stately Westchester County estate with nearly 8,000 square feet of living space, a resort-style pool, and almost two acres of flat property has hit the market — with a $3.5 million price tag.  The home, located at 64 Pleasant Ridge Road in the Sterling Ridge section of Harrison, is a five-bedroom Colonial set on a 1.89-acre lot. The residence was originally built in 1953 and later rebuilt in 1993, blending classic architecture with modern-scale living, according to its listing by Compass.  A circular driveway leads to the front entrance, opening into a bright, expansive foy…

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by Ben Crnic
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From Roller Hockey To Olympic Ice: Skater From Hudson Valley To Represent Team USA From Roller Hockey To Olympic Ice: Skater From Hudson Valley To Represent Team USA
From Roller Hockey To Olympic Ice: Skater From Hudson Valley To Represent Team USA A homegrown Hudson Valley speed skater is about to take his talents to the world’s biggest winter sports stage after earning a spot on Team USA’s Olympic roster.  Clayton DeClemente, 26, will represent Team USA in short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which begin Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Italy. DeClemente is set to compete in the 1,000-meter and 1,500-meter events, according to US Speedskating.   Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino highlighted the news on Wednesday, calling on residents across the county to rally behind the local Olympian as he prepares to skat…

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Proposal To Block ICE Cooperation Stalls Despite Large Public Turnout In NY: Report Proposal To Block ICE Cooperation Stalls Despite Large Public Turnout In NY: Report
Proposal To Block ICE Cooperation Stalls Despite Large Public Turnout In NY: Report A controversial proposal that would limit how Rockland County cooperates with federal immigration authorities was pulled from the County Legislature’s agenda Tuesday night, Feb. 3, leaving the bill in limbo and delaying a planned public hearing.  Lawmakers did not move forward with a vote to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Safety and Dignity for All Act after the item was removed from the agenda during the Feb. 3 legislative session, The Monsey Scoop reported.  According to the outlet, Rockland County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood said the legislation was pulled after co…

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NY Deploys ‘Legal Observers’ As Trump Admin Immigration Raids Expand NY Deploys ‘Legal Observers’ As Trump Admin Immigration Raids Expand
NY Deploys ‘Legal Observers’ As Trump Admin Immigration Raids Expand As federal immigration raids expand nationwide under the Trump administration, New York is deploying legal observers to monitor enforcement actions and protect residents’ rights. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday, Feb. 3, a new statewide initiative dubbed the Legal Observation Project to document immigration enforcement actions and identify potential violations of constitutional rights. Under the initiative, the attorney general’s office will collect reports of federal enforcement activity and, when appropriate, deploy trained legal observers to witness and document …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In This NY County Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In This NY County
Local Police Cooperation With ICE Would Be Blocked By New Proposed Bill In This NY County A proposal that would limit how local police in Rockland County cooperate with federal immigration authorities is drawing strong reactions from lawmakers, advocates, law enforcement, and state officials.  On Monday, Feb. 2, a group of Democratic Rockland County legislators announced plans to introduce new legislation known as the Safety and Dignity for All Act, which would set boundaries on when county agencies and law enforcement can share information or assist US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Supporters say the bill is meant to protect immigrant families and peaceful pro…

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ICE Detains Family With Kids At NY Apartment Complex, School District Confirms ICE Detains Family With Kids At NY Apartment Complex, School District Confirms
ICE Detains Family With Kids At NY Apartment Complex, School District Confirms School officials in Saratoga County say protocols are in place to protect students after federal immigration agents detained a family with school-aged children. The Shenendehowa Central School District confirmed Thursday, Jan. 29, that it was notified of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity at the North Pointe Apartments on Route 9 in Clifton Park, where a family with children was taken into federal custody the previous morning. Advocacy group Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition first reported the activity Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, saying federal agents were seen entering an …

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Hochul Moves To Block Cops From Helping ICE In Immigration Crackdowns: 'Will Not Stand In NY' Hochul Moves To Block Cops From Helping ICE In Immigration Crackdowns: 'Will Not Stand In NY'
Hochul Moves To Block Cops From Helping ICE In Immigration Crackdowns: 'Will Not Stand In NY' Local police and jails across New York would be barred from assisting federal civil immigration enforcement under a proposal being considered by state lawmakers. The legislation, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul Friday, Jan. 30, would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies from entering or continuing agreements that deputize local officers to carry out civil immigration enforcement on behalf of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It would also block federal immigration agents from using local detention facilities for civil immigration enforcement operations, including mas…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hundreds Gather To Protest Proposed ICE Facility In NY: 'Shameful, Un-American' Hundreds Gather To Protest Proposed ICE Facility In NY: 'Shameful, Un-American'
Hundreds Gather To Protest Proposed ICE Facility In NY: 'Shameful, Un-American' Hundreds of Hudson Valley residents gathered to protest a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility planned for a vacant warehouse in Orange County.  The rally took place on Thursday, Jan. 29, and followed federal officials' confirmation of plans to purchase, occupy, and rehabilitate a former Pep Boys warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive for ICE operations, as Daily Voice previously reported.  The site would be used as part of a broader federal plan to expand immigration detention capacity nationwide, with ICE proposing to house tens of thousands of migrants in wa…

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NY Native Chases Olympic Gold With Team USA: Meet Charlie McAvoy NY Native Chases Olympic Gold With Team USA: Meet Charlie McAvoy
NY Native Chases Olympic Gold With Team USA: Meet Charlie McAvoy Long Island's Charlie McAvoy is gearing up to compete on hockey’s biggest stage. McAvoy, a Long Beach native and NHL standout with the Boston Bruins, was officially named one of 57 Northeast athletes joining Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics. It marks a major milestone for the defenseman who has become one of the NHL’s top players. McAvoy, 28, began skating locally as a child before leaving home as a teenager to join USA Hockey’s development program. He later starred at Boston University before being selected in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft. McAvoy now serves as an alternate…

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Historic 41-Acre Estate Hits Market for $30M In Westchester County: Here's Closer Look Historic 41-Acre Estate Hits Market for $30M In Westchester County: Here's Closer Look
Historic 41-Acre Estate Hits Market for $30M In Westchester County: Here's Closer Look Ready for some fancy living? One of Westchester County’s most expansive and historically significant residential properties has been listed for sale, with a small asking price of $30 million.  The estate, located at 2525 Purchase St. in Purchase, spans more than 41 acres and includes an 8-bedroom main residence offering nearly 14,700 square feet of living space, according to its listing from Sotheby’s International Realty.  Originally built in 1927, the property was constructed for the founding family of Purchase and has since undergone a full renovation. Zillow According to th…

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