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Revive Your Broken Treasures: Hudson Valley County Offers Repair Café Revive Your Broken Treasures: Hudson Valley County Offers Repair Café
Revive Your Broken Treasures: Hudson Valley County Offers Repair Café Grab that broken lamp and alarm clock and head to the Repair Cafe in the Hudson Valley. Experts will breathe new life into your beloved but broken items while promoting sustainability. Rockland County Executive Ed Day will host it at the Pearl River United Methodist Church at 130 Franklin Ave on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Residents of Rockland are encouraged to bring their damaged or worn items—ranging from lamps and clothing to small appliances and toys—to the event. Skilled volunteer "Repair Coaches" will assess and mend them free of charge.  How…
It's Organic Month: Shop Organic Across the Store at Price Chopper and Market 32! It's Organic Month: Shop Organic Across the Store at Price Chopper and Market 32!
It's Organic Month: Shop Organic Across the Store at Price Chopper and Market 32! National Organic Month is celebrated every September, and we could not be more excited here at Price Chopper & Market 32. While many people associate organic foods to just produce, we offer so many different organic items across multiple departments. These include organic meats, cereals, breads, cookies, frozen meals, baby food, and so much more. Check them out here! At its core, organic means a way of farming and making products that helps the environment and supports different kinds of plants and animals. Organic foods are produced without synthetic chemicals or GMOs. Instead, they use…
New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why
New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why New York continues to rank among the top 25 best states in the country. The Empire State came in at No. 23 – down slightly from No. 20 last year – on the 2024 Best States list by U.S. News & World Report, released Tuesday, May 7. Rankings were determined using 71 metrics across eight categories, including fiscal stability, infrastructure, education, health care, and the economy. Data was pulled from national surveys taken by nearly 70,000 people. New York made the top 10 for natural environment and health care, coming in at No. 5 and No. 8, respectively, while placing No. 12 in educat…
‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ In Region Hits Market At $2.8M (Peek Inside) ‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ In Region Hits Market At $2.8M (Peek Inside)
‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ In Region Hits Market At $2.8M (Peek Inside) House hunters looking for a quiet country escape won’t want to miss this tranquil new build. In Columbia County, 383 Mitchell Street in Hillsdale is among the region's most expensive listings on the market at $2.8 million. Boasting four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and situated on nearly 20 acres, the secluded property is a nature lover's paradise. “Welcome to an exquisite country retreat where thoughtful perfection, exceptional elegance, and stunning natural beauty converge in a rare offering…” reads the listing from Brown Harris Stevens. 383 Mitchell Street in Hillsdale. Brown Harris St…
New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term
New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval rating dipped slightly in the second month of her first full term in office, according to a brand-new poll. Among the state’s registered voters, Hochul holds an approval rating of 56 to 40 percent, compared to 56 to 36 percent in January, according to a Siena College poll released Monday, Feb. 27. Hochul’s favorability also dipped slightly to 46 to 43 percent, from 48 to 42 percent in January, the poll found. When asked which issues state lawmakers should focus on, 36 percent of voters said crime, followed by cost of living at 27 percent, and afford…
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race 'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race In another win for Republicans, Marc Molinaro has prevailed over Democrat Josh Riley in New York’s 19th Congressional District, NBC News projects.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley 51.1 to 48.9 percent with 99 percent of the vote counted as of Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. Earlier Report: Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) The 19th District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. President Bide…
Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing)
Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) This story has been updated. New York Rep. Pat Ryan appeared likely to continue serving in Congress after results showed him leading Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt in the 18th District early Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, was leading Schmitt by just 0.84 percentage points, 50.42 to 49.58 percent, with more than 95 percent of the vote counted. Among the most closely watched in the state, the 18th District is located in the Hudson Valley and includes all of Orange and Putnam counties, as well as portions of southern Dutchess County and northeast…
Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them
Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them People who have received mysterious seed packages through the mail are being advised: Do not plant them. Agriculture departments in 30 states are warning people about unsolicited seed deliveries that appear to be coming from China. The USDA is aware that people have been receiving these odd seed packets and is working with Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection to investigate the situation. The USDA urges anyone who receives unsolicited seed packets to hold onto them, as well as their labels and packaging, and contact their state plant regulatory office: Connecticut: (203) 97…
'Murder Hornets': Deadly Insects May Have Come To US As 'Hitchhikers' 'Murder Hornets': Deadly Insects May Have Come To US As 'Hitchhikers'
'Murder Hornets': Deadly Insects May Have Come To US As 'Hitchhikers' Asian giant hornets, now known globally as "murder hornets,” may have made their way to the United States as “unwitting hitchhikers,” according to health officials monitoring their arrival. Last week, reports of the vicious insects, which are approximately two-inches long and could be potentially deadly to humans and animals, surfaced on the West Coast, adding anxiety to those already gripped in fear from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to a spokesperson for the Washington State Department of Agriculture, it was unclear how the hornets made it to the United States, though he said …
'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival 'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival
'Murder Hornet': Westchester Town Begins Preparing Now For Possible Arrival A Westchester County town is “preparing for the next threat” as so-called “murder hornets” have been confirmed in Washington State. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Wednesday morning, May 6 that the town is "stockpiling epinephrine and other medications" after the Asian giant hornet was spotted in the United States for the first time, prompting fears the insects could make their way to New York. Earlier story - Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US According to Feiner, “instead of waiting, the Town of Greenburgh EMS is preparing.” "Beyond its si…
Big Fish: Neighboring Governors Cuomo, Lamont Talk Transportation, Tourism, Tolls -- And Trout Big Fish: Neighboring Governors Cuomo, Lamont Talk Transportation, Tourism, Tolls -- And Trout
Big Fish: Neighboring Governors Cuomo, Lamont Talk Transportation, Tourism, Tolls -- And Trout Gone fishin'. Amid their mid-August vacations, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont took time to have a small summit on the waters of Lake Ontario. The two met on Tuesday, Aug. 20, where they discussed topics such as transportation, tourism and tolls -- all while reeling in steelhead trout on the lake in a 31-foot charter boat, “Instigator.”  The governors said that other topics to come up included the potential legalization of marijuana, emergency services, and the environment. Since taking office last year, Lamont has been taking similar meetings with elected …
Make Your Own Soda At Home? Westchester-Based Pepsi Acquires Cola Maker For $3.2B Make Your Own Soda At Home? Westchester-Based Pepsi Acquires Cola Maker For $3.2B
Make Your Own Soda At Home? Westchester-Based Pepsi Acquires Cola Maker For $3.2B Do you want to make your own soda at home? A deal just made by Westchester-based PepsiCo may allow you to do just that. Pepsi announced on Monday it will acquire an Israel-based cola maker. The deal for SodaStream of $144 per share in cash, a transaction valued at more than $3.2 billion. A SodaStream device carbonates water by adding carbon dioxide from a pressurized cylinder to create make carbonated water in which one of more than 100 types of syrups may be added to produce soda. "Today marks an important milestone in the SodaStream journey," Daniel Birnbaum, SodaStream CEO an…
Nixon Releases Tax Returns: Candidate, Wife Earned $1.9M In 2017 Nixon Releases Tax Returns: Candidate, Wife Earned $1.9M In 2017
Nixon Releases Tax Returns: Candidate, Wife Earned $1.9M In 2017 Cynthia Nixon, the “Sex and the City” television star who faces Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for governor has released tax returns showing she and her wife reported income of $1.9 million last year, according to multiple news reports. The couple donated about $53,000 to a variety of environmental, education, arts and children’s charities as well as homeless shelters and a public library, according to their tax return. Nixon’s campaign allowed reporters to review the tax records on Friday, May 4.  Cuomo, the two-term incumbent from New Castle, released his tax returns last month. …