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New 118-Unit Townhouse Community Approved In Yorktown New 118-Unit Townhouse Community Approved In Yorktown
New 118-Unit Townhouse Community Approved In Yorktown A major new housing development for older adults is moving forward in Northern Westchester, as planning officials have approved a proposal for a new 118-unit active-senior community.  The project, approved by the Yorktown Planning Board on Monday, Nov. 10, will turn roughly 48 acres on Catherine Street into an age-restricted neighborhood for residents 55 and older, complete with a clubhouse, pool, new roads, and a full stormwater management system, town officials said on Tuesday, Nov. 18.  Town officials said the development, proposed by Toll Brothers, is expected to generate near…

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by Ben Crnic
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New $74M Affordable Housing Project Now Under Construction In Hudson Valley New $74M Affordable Housing Project Now Under Construction In Hudson Valley
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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by Ben Crnic
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New 164-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Opens On Former Hudson Valley Jail Site New 164-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Opens On Former Hudson Valley Jail Site
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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by Michael Mashburn
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Middle School Principal Resigns Amid Embezzlement Accusations In Saratoga County Middle School Principal Resigns Amid Embezzlement Accusations In Saratoga County
Middle School Principal Resigns Amid Embezzlement Accusations In Saratoga County 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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by Michael Mashburn
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Jessica Reinmann Ends Campaign To Unseat Lawler In NY-17 Race: Here's Who She's Endorsing Jessica Reinmann Ends Campaign To Unseat Lawler In NY-17 Race: Here's Who She's Endorsing
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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by Ben Crnic
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These Westchester Students Might Change The World — Starting With Their Science Projects These Westchester Students Might Change The World — Starting With Their Science Projects
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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by Ben Crnic
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Rep. Elise Stefanik Announces Bid For NY Governor: 'Not On My Watch,' Hochul Replies Rep. Elise Stefanik Announces Bid For NY Governor: 'Not On My Watch,' Hochul Replies
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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by Ben Crnic
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Acting Sheriff Wins Election In Putnam County: 'I Am Ready To Get To Work' Acting Sheriff Wins Election In Putnam County: 'I Am Ready To Get To Work'
Acting Sheriff Wins Election In Putnam County: 'I Am Ready To Get To Work' Putnam County's acting sheriff has won election to serve a full term.  Acting Sheriff Brian Hess, who took over following the death of Sheriff Kevin McConville earlier this year, emerged victorious in the election for Putnam County's top law enforcement position, receiving 68.5 percent of the vote as of 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, according to unofficial election results.  Hess gave a statement on his victory early Wednesday morning, thanking residents for their faith in him: "Your trust means more to me than I can express...This campaign was never about me alone. "I have s…

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by Ben Crnic
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Election 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Lower Hudson Valley Election 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Lower Hudson Valley
Election 2025: Key Races To Watch Across Lower Hudson Valley Election Day has come again, and voters across the lower Hudson Valley will be deciding who comes out on top in a wide range of local races that will shape community budgets and priorities in the years to come.  Here are some of the notable races across the region:  Westchester County  County Executive  Westchester's most prominent race this year is for County Executive and is a rematch between Democrat incumbent Ken Jenkins, named County Executive after a special election in early January following former County Executive George Latimer's departure to represent Ne…

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Braves Tap Hudson Valley Native As New Manager Braves Tap Hudson Valley Native As New Manager
Braves Tap Hudson Valley Native As New Manager Walt Weiss, a native of the Hudson Valley, has been named the new manager of the Atlanta Braves. View this post on Instagram Weiss was born in Tuxedo but grew up in Suffern, graduating from Suffern High School in 1982, where the baseball field is named after him. Congratulations to Walt Weiss, a fellow Suffern HS grad on being hired as the manager of the Atlanta @Braves !Weiss, 61, managed the Colorado Rockies from 2013 to 2016. Check out this great photo of Walt when he was a star baseball player for the Suffern Mounties! The field… pic.tw…

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NY Shopper Snags $3M Scratch-Off Jackpot At King Kullen NY Shopper Snags $3M Scratch-Off Jackpot At King Kullen
NY Shopper Snags $3M Scratch-Off Jackpot At King Kullen A quick grocery run turned into a life-changing payday for one Long Island man. Kurt Kelleher, of Shirley, became an instant millionaire after claiming the $3 million top prize on the “Bonus Bucks” scratch-off game, the New York Lottery announced. The winning ticket came from King Kullen, located at 405 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley — proof that sometimes your weekly supermarket stop can do more than fill your fridge. Instead of taking a lump sum, Kelleher chose to receive his winnings in 20 annual payments of $97,653 after required withholdings — not a bad way to pad the grocery budg…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report
Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is preparing to launch a campaign for governor in 2026 and has already begun assembling a team of Trump advisers to lead her effort, CNN reports. Stefanik plans to formally announce her run shortly after New York City’s mayoral election next week, according to the outlet. The 41-year-old Republican, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has reportedly told associates she’s ready to take on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, signaling what could become one of the nation’s most closely watched gubernatorial races. Stefanik, who represen…

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by Michael Mashburn