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Teens Caught With Guns Should Face Adult Charges, Dutchess County Senator Urges Hochul
A Hudson Valley lawmaker is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to tighten New York’s “Raise the Age” law by giving judges more power to move repeat youth offenders — including those caught with firearms — into adult court. In a letter sent this week, State Sen. Rob Rolison, a Republican representing the 39th District in the Hudson Valley, called on the governor to include changes to Raise the Age in her upcoming executive budget. Enacted in 2019, the law raised the age of adult criminal prosecution to 18, with most cases involving younger teens automatically handled in Family Court. Proponents …
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Immersive Titanic Exhibit Brings Passengers’ Stories To Life In NY
You’ll soon be able to step inside a full-scale immersive experience of the RMS Titanic as a new exhibit prepares to open in Schenectady. The experience, titled “Titanic: An Immersive Voyage,” is set to debut in the coming weeks at Armory Studios, located at 125 Washington Avenue in Schenectady. Organizers said the exhibit uses 3D projections, animations, and virtual reality to recreate the ship and the emotional journey of its passengers. The experience lasts 60 to 90 minutes and is designed for all ages. More than 300 artifacts, recreated rooms, panoramic visuals, and interactive galleri…
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New $74M Affordable Housing Project Now Under Construction In Hudson Valley
A major redevelopment project is now underway on a longtime senior living campus in Westchester County, where construction has begun on a $74 million affordable housing complex. The project, called the Waltemade Residence and located on the historic 34-acre Wartburg campus in Mount Vernon, will convert a former skilled nursing facility into 102 affordable apartments for seniors and 30 supportive units for older adults who have experienced homelessness, Wartburg announced on Tuesday, Nov. 18. All units will be energy-efficient and fully electric, part of Wartburg’s effort to expand saf…
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New 164-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Opens On Former Hudson Valley Jail Site
A vacant former Ulster County Jail site has been transformed into a 164-unit affordable housing complex in Kingston. Golden Hill Apartments, an $87 million all-electric development built on the 20-acre property once occupied by the Ulster County Jail, is officially open, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Friday, Nov. 14. The project includes two mid-rise apartment buildings, four townhomes, and a central community center. All 164 units are affordable to households earning up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income, state officials said. Nearly half are reserved for seniors age 62 and o…
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Middle School Principal Resigns Amid Embezzlement Accusations In Region
The principal of a Saratoga County middle school resigned hours after being arrested for allegedly misusing union funds. Maple Avenue Middle School Principal Scott Singer stepped down from his position effective Thursday, Nov. 13. The Board of Education accepted his resignation during its meeting that same evening, Superintendent Michael Patton said in a message to families. Singer, 48, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Thursday following a two-month investigation into alleged misuse of funds tied to his role as an elected officer in the Saratoga Springs Administrators Association, a New York S…
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Jessica Reinmann Ends Campaign To Unseat Lawler In NY-17 Race: Here's Who She's Endorsing
A Democrat who was running to represent the Hudson Valley in Congress and unseat incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler has ended her campaign and thrown her support behind another candidate. Jessica Reinmann, a community leader from Westchester County who had been seeking the Democratic nomination for New York’s 17th Congressional District, announced Wednesday, Nov. 12, that she is suspending her campaign effective immediately. The 17th Congressional District covers parts of Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. She said the recent federal government shutdown reinfor…
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These Westchester Students Might Change The World — Starting With Their Science Projects
Seven high school seniors from Westchester are taking their research to the national stage after applying to one of the country’s most prestigious science contests — the Regeneron Science Talent Search. In an announcement on Monday, Nov. 10, White Plains school district officials said seven White Plains High School students have applied to the competition, which is run by the Society for Science in partnership with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. It is the nation’s oldest and most respected science contest for high school seniors pursuing careers in STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mat…
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Rep. Elise Stefanik Announces Bid For NY Governor: 'Not On My Watch,' Hochul Replies
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a leading Republican in Congress and close ally of President Donald Trump, officially announced her campaign for New York governor early Friday, Nov. 7 — almost immediately drawing a sharp response from incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul. In a fiery announcement posted on X at 6 a.m., the 41-year-old Republican declared her candidacy and launched a scathing attack on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, calling her “the worst governor in America.” "Under her failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utili…
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Election 2025: Winner Declared In Saratoga County District Attorney Race
A winner has been declared in the closely contested race for Saratoga County District Attorney. Republican Brett Eby defeated Democrat Bobby Logan by a margin of 51% to 49%, according to unofficial results with 100% of precincts reporting as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 5. The election marks the end of an era following the August retirement of longtime DA Karen Heggen, who led the office for more than a decade. Eby, a former prosecutor and attorney with deep ties to local law enforcement, ran on a tough-on-crime platform emphasizing accountability and partnerships with police. He pledged to …
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Election 2025: Winner Declared In Saratoga Springs Mayoral Race
A winner has been declared in the race for Saratoga Springs mayor. Republican incumbent John Safford defeated Democratic challenger Michele Madigan by a margin of 52% to 48%, according to unofficial results with 100% of precincts reporting as of 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Safford, a retired US Army lieutenant, first elected in 2023, becomes the city’s first Republican mayor in a decade to win re-election. His campaign centered on restoring civility and efficiency to city government, strengthening partnerships with nonprofits and local institutions, and maintaining public order — including…
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Election 2025: Dorcey Applyrs Makes History As Albany’s First Black Mayor
Democrat Dorcey Applyrs made history Tuesday night, becoming the first Black candidate ever elected mayor of Albany. Applyrs, the city’s chief auditor, defeated Republican Rocco Pezzulo in a landslide, capturing 86% of the vote to Pezzulo’s 14%, with all precincts reporting as of 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, according to unofficial results. Her victory ushers in a new era for New York’s capital city, ending 12 years under outgoing Democratic Mayor Kathy Sheehan. Applyrs will take office in January for a four-year term. In an emotional victory speech, Applyrs reflected on the historic nature…
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Election 2025: Winner Declared In Saratoga County Sheriff's Race
A winner has been declared in the race to lead the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Republican Jeff Brown defeated Democrat Ryan Mahan by a margin of 53% to 47%, according to unofficial results with 100% of precincts reporting as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 5. Brown, the county’s current undersheriff, will succeed longtime Sheriff Michael Zurlo, who is retiring after 16 years in office. A 27-year veteran of law enforcement, Brown began his career as a deputy in 1998 before serving as an investigator and later rising through the department’s leadership ranks. His campaign emphasized continu…
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