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Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For
Alert Issued In Hudson Valley For Parking Ticket Scam: What To Watch For A Hudson Valley elected official is warning residents to be wary of fake texts asking them to pay unpaid parking tickets.  In a post on X on Monday, July 1, New York Assemblyman Matt Slater, who represents parts of Putnam and Northern Westchester, warned residents of a fake text scheme involving scammers claiming that victims owe unpaid parking invoices in New York City.  According to Slater, the texts will claim that victims will owe an additional charge of $25 unless they settle their balance. They will also contain a link where victims can settle their "balance."  "Don't …

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by Ben Crnic
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Trump Defamation Case: Westchester Juror Among Those Awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3M In Damages Trump Defamation Case: Westchester Juror Among Those Awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3M In Damages
Trump Defamation Case: Westchester Juror Among Those Awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3M In Damages For the second time in less than a year, a Manhattan federal jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay columnist E. Jean Carroll, a longtime Hudson Valley resident, millions of dollars in damages for repeatedly defaming her. The seven men and two women – including Hudson Valley residents from Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties – awarded Carroll a combined $83.3 million after deliberating for three hours on Friday, Jan. 26. The other jurors were from New York County (Manhattan) and the Bronx. Specifically, jurors decided that Trump should pay Carroll $11 million to fund a…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Northern Westchester School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Gov. Drops Out Of Congress Race Northern Westchester School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Gov. Drops Out Of Congress Race
Northern Westchester School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Gov. Drops Out Of Congress Race A school board member and small business owner from Northern Westchester who is also the sister of Michigan's governor has suspended her campaign to represent much of the Hudson Valley in the US Congress. Katonah resident and Democrat Liz Gereghty, the sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 that she would be dropping out of the race for New York's 17th District seat. Earlier Report - Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Member, Sister Of Michigan Governor Enters Race For Congress Instead, Gereghty, a member of the Katonah-Lewisboro School Board, endorsed…

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by Ben Crnic
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Ethics Chair Asks House To Expel Santos After Finding 'Substantial Evidence' Of Lawbreaking Ethics Chair Asks House To Expel Santos After Finding 'Substantial Evidence' Of Lawbreaking
Ethics Chair Asks House To Expel Santos After Finding 'Substantial Evidence' Of Lawbreaking The third time may be the charm for federal lawmakers hoping to oust embattled New York Rep. George Santos from office. House Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi, filed a resolution to expel Santos from Congress on Friday morning, Nov. 17. Members are expected to vote on the resolution the week after Thanksgiving.  Earlier Report: LI Rep Santos Won't Run For Re-Election: 'Substantial Evidence' Of Lawbreaking, Committee Says The rare move came just one day after the committee, made up of five Republicans and five Democrats, released a report sayi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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School Swatting Attacks In Hudson Valley: Rep. Lawler Proposes Longer Prison Sentences School Swatting Attacks In Hudson Valley: Rep. Lawler Proposes Longer Prison Sentences
School Swatting Attacks In Hudson Valley: Rep. Lawler Proposes Longer Prison Sentences In response to a rise in school swatting attacks across the country, including in the Hudson Valley, US Rep. Mike Lawler is introducing legislation that would increase the prison term for those who threaten students.  Lawler, who represents New York's 17th congressional district which includes all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, announced his proposal on Wednesday, Oct. 25.  The proposed legislation, called the Schools Want Accountability for Threats (SWAT) Act, would increase the penalty for a school swatting attack targeting a school t…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Here's How Q3 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How Q3 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How Q3 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report A record-setting low number of inventory caused housing sales in the Hudson Valley to decline over the third quarter of 2023 despite intense competition among buyers, according to a new report.  The number of homes bought over the third quarter of 2023 declined in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, according to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester-Putnam-Dutchess Q3 Market Report released on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Although the market showed declines in all three counties, median sales prices went up slightly as buyers intensely competed for the homes that were available, accord…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The lineup of restaurants has been unveiled for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week for Fall of 2023. HVRW celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point.  During the two weeks of Restaurant Week, diners may choose from 140-plus restaurants with prix fixe lunches and dinners for $24.95, $29.95, $39.95, or $44.95 (the price is set by participating restaurant). This year's festivities are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 12. Restaurants participating represent the following counties: Westchester Rockland Put…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester With a new round of storms moving from west to east, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 for southeastern New York and areas in western as well as coastal Connecticut.  Potentially damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: New York City: Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$3M In Flood Relief Funds Set Aside For Hudson Valley Homeowners: Here's Who's Eligible $3M In Flood Relief Funds Set Aside For Hudson Valley Homeowners: Here's Who's Eligible
$3M In Flood Relief Funds Set Aside For Hudson Valley Homeowners: Here's Who's Eligible As countless Hudson Valley residents work toward recovering from damage caused by severe flooding brought by freak storm events, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that up to $3 million will be made available to help out eligible homeowners in the region.  The emergency assistance funding, which will offer repair grants to affected homeowners in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Dutchess Counties, was announced by Hochul on Wednesday, Aug. 9.  The funding will help residents repair damage caused by a severe storm system that caused widespread flooding on Sunday, July 9.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. A radar image of the region above from 2:45 p.m. Friday shows the storms. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Putnam Dutchess Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Schoharie Broome Cayuga Chemung Chenango Clinton Cortland Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Hamilton Herkimer Lewis Madison Montgomery Oneida Onondaga Oswego Otsego …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the region as a potent system develops that will bring drenching downpours, and damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour with 1-inch hail and an isolated tornado. The watch was issued just before 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. In New York, the watch covers the following counties: All of New York City Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Rockland Orange Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Schoharie Broome  Chenango Delaware Montgomery OtsegoI…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester With a new round of storms developing, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the Northeast. In New York, the following counties: Westchester Putnam Dutchess Rockland Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schoharie The watch covers all eight counties in Connecticut and the following counties in Massachusetts: Berkshire Bristol Essex Franklin Hampden Hampshire Middlesex Norfolk Plymouth Suffolk Worcester The watch was issued at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 27, by the National Weather Service and is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Some of the storms could…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester With a new round of storms heading eastward, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. It covers all eight counties in Connecticut, and in New York, the following counties: Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Dutchess Rockland Bronx Kings (Brooklyn) Manhattan Queens Richmond (Staten Island) The watch was issued just after noontime on Tuesday, July 25, and is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for areas in yellow throughout the Northeast in the image above from the National Weather Service. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy rai…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester With a new round of storms heading eastward, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. It covers all eight counties in Connecticut, and in New York, the following counties: Westchester Putnam Dutchess Columbia Rensselaer Washington The watch was issued at 1 p.m. Friday, July 21, and is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain.  "Locally heavy downpours may produce isolated to scattered areas of flash flooding," the National Weather Service said. The first round of showers and storms moved through …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Severe Storms In Hudson Valley New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Severe Storms In Hudson Valley
New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Severe Storms In Hudson Valley In the aftermath of severe storms that left Hudson Line tracks covered in water and debris, Metro-North officials have announced that a limited bus service will replace suspended trains in the Hudson Valley.  The limited bus service will begin serving the Hudson Line at around 1 p.m. on Monday, July 10, and will make stops between the Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie stations, MTA officials announced.  Earlier Report - Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage These stops will include the Cortlandt and Beacon stations as well.  The buses wil…

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by Ben Crnic
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Migrants Arrive In New Location In Westchester: 'This Is Something We Can Handle,' Mayor Says Migrants Arrive In New Location In Westchester: 'This Is Something We Can Handle,' Mayor Says
Migrants Arrive In New Location In Westchester: 'This Is Something We Can Handle,' Mayor Says In response to New York City sending a group of migrants to a second city in Westchester, local officials are coordinating with nonprofits to make sure the new arrivals are met with help and support.  A group of 46 asylum seekers and migrants sent by NYC officials has arrived at the Central Motel Courtyard in White Plains located at 441 Central Ave., White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, a Democrat, said on Tuesday, June 6.  The group consists of several families with children that are below school age who hail from South and Central American countries such as Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru,…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Series Filmed In Westchester Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch Series Filmed In Westchester Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch
Series Filmed In Westchester Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch Fans of political intrigue won't want to miss the premiere of the "White House Plumbers," series on HBO which filmed throughout the Hudson Valley over the past two years. The five-part limited series, which stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, premieres at 9 p.m. Monday, May 1. The series tells the behind-the-scenes story of how President Richard Nixon's political saboteurs, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux) accidentally topped the presidency they were "zealously" trying to protect, said HBO. Earlier report: No Parking Starts During HBO Filming Of 'The White H…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 58 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the region as a band of storms moves from the west to the east. The watch went into effect at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and lasts until 10 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service announced. New York counties covered by the watch are: Albany Bronx  Columbia  Dutchess  Fulton  Greene Herkimer Kings (Brooklyn) Montgomery Nassau New York (Manhattan) Orange Putnam Queens Rensselaer Richmond (Staten Island) Rockland Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Suffolk Ulster Westchester Connecticut counties covered by the watch are: …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms
Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms The threat of severe weather from an approaching round of thunderstorms has just been upgraded for most of the region. Storm activity is expected from west to east from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 1. The area covers New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties, and Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut. (See the image above.) "The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms this evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued mid-Saturday afternoon. "…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Hochul Urges Caution As Major Winter Storm Arrives In New York Hochul Urges Caution As Major Winter Storm Arrives In New York
Hochul Urges Caution As Major Winter Storm Arrives In New York New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging people to take precautions as a major winter storm is spreading from west to east in New York. The complex system will bring the first widespread plowable snowfall of the season and cause hazardous travel conditions at times Monday night, Feb. 27 into Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy and wet snow may also cause power outages. Related Report: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Winter Storm Headed To Region “Another winter storm will impact most of the state starting tonight with snow or a mix of i…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Update: New Area Code To Be Rolled Out In Parts Of Westchester: Here Are The 3 Digits Update: New Area Code To Be Rolled Out In Parts Of Westchester: Here Are The 3 Digits
Update: New Area Code To Be Rolled Out In Parts Of Westchester: Here Are The 3 Digits A new area code is coming to the region and may be assigned to new phone numbers sooner than expected.  Earlier Report - New Area Code For Hudson Valley Gets Approval Because the region currently covered by the 845 area code is rapidly running out of new possible phone numbers that can be assigned to customers, a new area code was announced in April 2022 by the New York State Public Service Commission.  The new code has since been revealed to be 329, and will be put into use in the following counties that currently use the 845 code:  Columbia; Delaware; Dutchess; Greene; Orange; Putnam;…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment 'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment
'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment This story has been updated. Environmental officials in New York are investigating multiple reports of strange odors in the air, sparking concerns they may be tied to the chemical train derailment in eastern Ohio, about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, and its subsequent fire. In a statement to Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 17, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said it is responding to reports in the Hudson Valley of an “unusual odor in the air.” “DEC has not received any reports from regulated emissions sources about releases that could contribute to the odors describe…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Underage Drinking Detail: 4 Store Clerks Charged In Northern Westchester, Putnam Underage Drinking Detail: 4 Store Clerks Charged In Northern Westchester, Putnam
Underage Drinking Detail: 4 Store Clerks Charged In Northern Westchester, Putnam Workers at four businesses have been charged with illegally selling alcoholic beverages to minors during a New York State Police detail in Northern Westchester and Putnam. During the initiative conducted on Saturday, Feb. 4, a total of 17 retail establishments were checked for compliance utilizing a trooper in plain clothes and an underage operative utilizing a valid NY driver’s license.  Thirteen establishments were in compliance and refused to sell any alcoholic beverages to the underage operative.  Four establishments illegally sold an alcoholic beverage to a minor resulting i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Subvariant XBB Rapidly Spreading Statewide, Prompting NY Health Department Warning COVID-19: Subvariant XBB Rapidly Spreading Statewide, Prompting NY Health Department Warning
Covid-19: Subvariant XBB Rapidly Spreading Statewide, Prompting NY Health Department Warning As the new COVID-19 variant named XBB.1.5 rapidly spreads through New York, officials are urging people to receive their booster shots to protect themselves.  Earlier Report - COVID-19: Subvariant XBB Accounts For 70% Of Tristate NY Cases, Sparking Concerns Of New Wave The variant, which spreads more quickly than other currently circulating strains of the virus, is already making up more than 50 percent of cases in the state, making it the predominant strain, according to the New York Department of Health.  Although it is not yet clear if the XBB.1.5 variant is more se…

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report After a dramatic rise in housing sales in the Hudson Valley as a result of the pandemic, the buying of homes started to decline in 2022, according to a new report.  Compared to 2020 and 2021, housing sales in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties showed a decline in 2022, according to a report by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage from Thursday, Jan. 5.  While sales declined, average sales prices of homes also increased in all three counties, the report said. Houlihan Lawrence officials attributed this to an "unsustainable" volume of sales created by high demand…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation
New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation The largest newspaper publisher in the United States is once again starting another round of layoffs that will affect hundreds of employees across the country, according to multiple news outlets. Earlier Report - Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss On Thursday, Dec. 1, Gannett started terminating the positions of around 200 employees in an effort to cut its news division staff of around 3,440 by six percent, according to Poynter.  The layoffs come only four months after the company terminated hundreds of employees in August following a nearl…

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by Ben Crnic
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Drought Watch Remains In Effect For These NY Counties Drought Watch Remains In Effect For These NY Counties
Drought Watch Remains In Effect For These NY Counties Drought conditions have improved in New York State since the summer but a drought watch remains in effect in seven counties. The State's Drought Management Task Force updated the drought status to "Normal" from "Drought Watch" for multiple regions including most of upstate New York because of recent rainfall and higher levels of ground and surface water.  "Despite the encouraging hydrological conditions, all New Yorkers are urged to continue reducing unnecessary water waste, fixing leaks, and choosing efficient water fixtures," the New York State Department of Environmental Conservatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch In Region State officials issued an alert to motorists about upcoming lane closures on I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said the lane closures will take place on stretches of the highway in Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange counties from Monday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 26, to facilitate bridge maintenance activities.  Officials said Orange County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 eastbound and westbound between Exit 4 (Mountain Road) in Greenville and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in Newburgh. The lane closure will take place between 10 a.…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss
Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss The largest newspaper publisher in the United States has laid off employees at newspapers across the country following a nearly $54 million quarterly loss, according to multiple news outlets. Gannett's layoffs on Friday, Aug. 12, impacted numerous newsrooms, according to a report from Poynter. Gannett has not released information on the number of employees who were laid off, how many of its 250 newspapers were affected, or whether there will be further staffing cuts. Gannett, which owns USA Today, reported a $53.7 million net loss in its second-quarter report. Adrian Szkolar, a producer a…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
New Polls Shed Light On Race In Redrawn Congressional District Representing Much Of Westchester New Polls Shed Light On Race In Redrawn Congressional District Representing Much Of Westchester
New Polls Shed Light On Race In Redrawn Congressional District Representing Much Of Westchester New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney is enjoying a comfortable lead over State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi in the battle to be the Democratic nominee for the newly redrawn 17th Congressional District. Two new internal polls reported by POLITICO show Maloney with double digit leads over Biaggi in the primary race, with Maloney’s polling showing him beating her by 34 points, 52 percent to 18 percent. Previous Report: Maloney Faces Primary Challenger In Newly Redrawn District Representing Much Of Westchester However, the second poll, commissioned by Biaggi’s campaign, shows her down by 1…

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by Michael Mashburn