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Another Raise? NY Senator Pushes Pay Hike For Nation’s Highest-Paid Lawmakers Another Raise? NY Senator Pushes Pay Hike For Nation’s Highest-Paid Lawmakers
Another Raise? NY Senator Pushes Pay Hike For Nation’s Highest-Paid Lawmakers A New York state senator has introduced legislation that would raise the base salary for state lawmakers and tie future pay increases to inflation. State Sen. James Sanders Jr., a Democrat representing Queens, introduced a proposal that would increase compensation for members of the New York State Senate and Assembly by 27%, to $180,000 beginning Jan. 1, 2028. Under the proposal, lawmakers’ salaries would go up following the next election cycle after the bill becomes law. The legislation also calls for automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Co…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Step Inside $2.2M ‘Dream House’ Victorian Perched Above Kingston’s Rondout Waterfront Step Inside $2.2M ‘Dream House’ Victorian Perched Above Kingston’s Rondout Waterfront
Step Inside $2.2M ‘Dream House’ Victorian Perched Above Kingston’s Rondout Waterfront A towering Queen Anne Victorian overlooking Kingston’s Rondout waterfront — complete with stained glass, a turret library, and a sauna — has quietly hit the market for the first time in four decades. The historic Coykendall House at 77 West Chestnut Street was listed in early January for $2.25 million, offering a rare chance to own one of Kingston’s most striking late-19th century homes. Built in 1896, the 5,424-square-foot home sits on a half-acre lot above the Rondout district and features three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms spread across three levels. But square footage only tells part of …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Former PTA VP Stole $10K From Sag Harbor School Group, DA Says Former PTA VP Stole $10K From Sag Harbor School Group, DA Says
Former PTA VP Stole $10K From Sag Harbor School Group, DA Says A former Long Island elementary school PTA vice president is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the organization while serving in a leadership role, Suffolk County prosecutors said. Hope Livingston, 50, of Sag Harbor, was arrested and arraigned Tuesday, March 3, on a charge of felony grand larceny, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Prosecutors allege Livingston unlawfully used PTA funds for personal expenses during her time as co-treasurer and later vice president of the Sag Harbor Elementary School PTA. Livingston served as PTA co-treasurer from July 2021 to June 2022 a…

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by Michael Mashburn
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$190M Sale Of 292-Unit Luxury Long Island Complex Marks Major Deal $190M Sale Of 292-Unit Luxury Long Island Complex Marks Major Deal
$190M Sale Of 292-Unit Luxury Long Island Complex Marks Major Deal A 292-unit luxury residential community in on Long Island has sold for $190 million. JLL Capital Markets secured the sale of The Arboretum, located at 20 Maple Ln. in Farmingville, according to a release from the company issued Monday, March 2. The buyer was an affiliate of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., with Matthew Tice, senior vice president of Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, LLC, facilitating the purchase on behalf of the Inland affiliate. JLL represented the seller, BRP Companies, in the transaction, officials said. The Arboretum, built in 2024, is a 62-acre r…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Remain In Your Castles': NY Police Dept's Game Of Thrones-Style Blizzard Posts Go Viral 'Remain In Your Castles': NY Police Dept's Game Of Thrones-Style Blizzard Posts Go Viral
'Remain In Your Castles': NY Police Dept's Game Of Thrones-Style Blizzard Posts Go Viral A police department in New York took to the Iron Throne to command its subjects (local residents) to stay safe while a blizzard slammed into the Northeast.  As the Nor'easter swept through Westchester on Monday, Feb. 23, the Ossining Police Department ditched standard storm warnings in favor of full-on "Game of Thrones" roleplay — and Facebook absolutely loved it.  In its most recent post just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, the department went full medieval, admitting defeat as Winter had arrived and warning residents about Westchester County's extended road ban: "TRAVEL BAN EXTENDED…

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by Ben Crnic
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ICE Will Not Move Forward With NY Detention Facility, Assemblyman Says (UPDATE) ICE Will Not Move Forward With NY Detention Facility, Assemblyman Says (UPDATE)
ICE Will Not Move Forward With NY Detention Facility, Assemblyman Says (Update) Plans to locate a federal immigration detention facility in Orange County have reportedly been halted, according to State Assemblymember Brian Maher’s office.  Maher, who represents New York's 101st Assembly District, which includes parts of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties, announced Friday, Feb. 20, that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials told him they will not move forward with a Chester warehouse site following a review process. According to a press release from Maher’s chief of staff, Meghan Hurlburt, the assemblyman spoke virtually with a senior advisor to the …

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by Ben Crnic
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ICE Confirms Purchase Of NY Warehouse For Detention Center: Report ICE Confirms Purchase Of NY Warehouse For Detention Center: Report
ICE Confirms Purchase Of NY Warehouse For Detention Center: Report Federal immigration officials have confirmed they purchased a vacant warehouse in Orange County with plans to convert it into a large-scale detention center, according to reports.  US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed it bought the former Pep Boys distribution warehouse on Elizabeth Drive in Chester, NBC 4 New York reported.  The facility is expected to house up to 1,500 detainees.  The confirmation comes as opposition continues to grow across the Hudson Valley.  Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge told NBC 4 that local officials have no record of…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Prolific Serial Pedophile' Teacher Sexually Abused Babylon Children Decades Ago, Jury Finds 'Prolific Serial Pedophile' Teacher Sexually Abused Babylon Children Decades Ago, Jury Finds
'Prolific Serial Pedophile' Teacher Sexually Abused Babylon Children Decades Ago, Jury Finds A retired Long Island elementary school teacher was found guilty of sexually abusing children decades ago, marking the first time he has been held criminally accountable. Thomas Bernagozzi, 75, of Babylon, was convicted Friday, Feb. 13, in Suffolk County Court of course of sexual conduct against a child, criminal sex act against a child, and possessing a sexual performance by a child. Jurors acquitted him of two additional counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child. Bernagozzi was arrested in December 2023 following a Suffolk County Police investigation that determined he sexuall…

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by Michael Mashburn
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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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School Employee Accused Of Inappropriate Touching At High School On Long Island: Detectives School Employee Accused Of Inappropriate Touching At High School On Long Island: Detectives
School Employee Accused Of Inappropriate Touching At High School On Long Island: Detectives A school employee is accused of inappropriately touching a student at Lawrence High School in Cedarhurst, detectives announced on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Officers responded to a 911 call at the school, located at 2 Reilly Road, around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, after a victim reported the alleged incident to a school administrator, according to Fourth Squad detectives. Following what detectives described as a thorough investigation, Constantine Theodosiou, 59, of Cedarhurst, was arrested, authorities said. Theodosiou is charged with: Forcible Touching. Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Sexu…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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