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NY ICE Facility Would Be Near Youth Sports Complex: Bipartisan Pushback Continues NY ICE Facility Would Be Near Youth Sports Complex: Bipartisan Pushback Continues
NY ICE Facility Would Be Near Youth Sports Complex: Bipartisan Pushback Continues A proposed federal immigration detention facility in Orange County is drawing continued, bipartisan opposition, with local leaders warning the site’s proximity to youth sports complexes could endanger public safety and strain local infrastructure. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, New York State Sen. James Skoufis announced he joined Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge and a bipartisan coalition of Hudson Valley elected officials in sending a formal letter to the US Department of Homeland Security outlining concerns about the proposed ICE processing facility at 29 Elizabeth Dr. in Chester. The …

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by Ben Crnic
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Election '26: Why Antonio Delgado Suddenly Walked Away From NY Governor’s Race Election '26: Why Antonio Delgado Suddenly Walked Away From NY Governor’s Race
Election '26: Why Antonio Delgado Suddenly Walked Away From NY Governor’s Race New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has suspended his campaign for governor, saying he no longer sees a viable path forward in the 2026 race. In a statement released Tuesday, Feb. 10, Delgado said the decision came after careful consideration, but emphasized that he plans to continue serving New Yorkers in his current role. “I’ve decided to end my campaign for governor of New York,” Delgado said. “After much consideration, I’ve concluded that there simply is no viable path forward,” he said. Delgado said that while his bid for governor has ended, his broader political work has not. He said h…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Election '26: Blakeman Reveals Running Mate For Governor's Race Election '26: Blakeman Reveals Running Mate For Governor's Race
Election '26: Blakeman Reveals Running Mate For Governor's Race Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman unveiled his choice for lieutenant governor, tapping a veteran law enforcement official to join his 2026 campaign. Blakeman has chosen Todd Hood, the longtime Madison County sheriff, as his running mate in the Republican race for New York governor, Blakeman announced Monday, Feb. 9. “My running mate, Sheriff Todd Hood, has spent his career protecting communities, managing complex public safety operations, and standing up for law-abiding New Yorkers,” Blakeman said in a statement. He added that both men believe current bail laws and policing policies ar…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Wrestling Coach Molested Child At NY Elementary School, Police Say Wrestling Coach Molested Child At NY Elementary School, Police Say
Wrestling Coach Molested Child At NY Elementary School, Police Say A man who worked as an assistant wrestling coach at a Long Island elementary school stands accused of molesting a student on campus, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2025, at Lido Elementary School in Lido Beach, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators determined that John Anfossi, 54, touched a juvenile female student in a “sexually inappropriate manner” during a wrestling practice session at the school, police said. Anfossi, of Long Beach, was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned at First District…

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NY Coach Admits Blackmailing Minors Into Sending Sexually Explicit Images NY Coach Admits Blackmailing Minors Into Sending Sexually Explicit Images
NY Coach Admits Blackmailing Minors Into Sending Sexually Explicit Images A former Long Island high school assistant coach admitted in federal court that he sexually exploited dozens of minors online, using threats and blackmail to coerce children into sending explicit images. Joseph Garofalo, 21, of Valley Stream, pleaded guilty in Central Islip Thursday, Feb. 5, to sexual exploitation of a child, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. At the time of the crimes, Garofalo was employed as an assistant lacrosse coach at Valley Stream Central High School. Investigators determined he used social media to contact minors and engage …

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by Michael Mashburn
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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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From Roller Hockey To Olympic Ice: Skater From Dutchess County To Represent Team USA From Roller Hockey To Olympic Ice: Skater From Dutchess County To Represent Team USA
From Roller Hockey To Olympic Ice: Skater From Dutchess County 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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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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