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Politics
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Rockland Voted
Overall New York State Vote Election Districts Reporting: 13,077 of 13,357 Kamala Harris (D) 54.64%, 4,328,017 votes Donald Trump (R) 43.26%, 3,426,964 votes Breakdown: Albany County Harris 61.01% 87,849 Trump 36.48% 52,532 Allegany County Trump 71.63% 13,102 Harris 27.65% 5,058 Bronx County Harris 71.25% 244,385 Trump 26.69% 91,542 Broome County Trump 49.34% 42,644 Harris 48.70% 42,093 Cattaraugus County Trump 65.79% 21,936 Harris 32.73% 10,914 Cayuga County Trump 55.83% 19,959 Harris 42.74% 15,278 Chautauqua County T…
Politics
Election 2024: Winner Projected In Hudson Valley's 19th Congressional District Race
The votes are in for New York’s Capital Region District 19 congressional seat, where Democrat Josh Riley is on track to defeat Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro, according to The New York Times. New: Molinaro Says District 19 Race To Close To Call, Waiting For Final Absentee Ballots District 19 includes Broome, Chenango, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins counties and parts of Otsego, Rensselaer, and Ulster counties. According to early projected numbers by the Associated Press, Riley led Molinaro by 127,053 to 96,216, with 59 percent of the vote as of 10:20 …
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NJ Mom Killed By Falling Tree While Camping With Family In Furious Upstate NY Storm
A New Jersey woman was killed in upstate New York over the weekend when a tree fell on her camper during fierce thunderstorms that ripped through the region, authorities said. At about 10:50 a.m. the Delaware County 911 Center received multiple reports of trees down on campers at multiple locations with an individual trapped at the Russell Brook Campground in the Town of Colchester. Carol E. Luistro was inside of her camper when it was struck by a fallen tree, pinning her underneath it, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, Colchester police said. Her age was not released. Pho…
Obituaries
Plane Crash IDs: 5 Killed Were Family Members Who Were In Cooperstown For Baseball Tournament
Five people killed in a small plane crash in New York have been identified as members of a family who were in the region for a baseball tournament in Cooperstown, the site of the sport's Hall of Fame and Museum. The single-engine Piper PA-46 went down in Catskill Park around 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, in the small Delaware County village of Sidney. According to the Federation Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane had departed from Oneonta about 20 minutes earlier. Drones, ATVs, and helicopters were used during the hours-long search, leading to the discovery of debris and, ultimately, to th…
News
5 Killed After Plane Crashes In Upstate NY
Five people were killed after a small plane crashed in upstate New York. Click here for a new, updated story - Plane Crash IDs: 5 Killed Were Family Members Who Were In Cooperstown For Baseball Tournament The single-engine Piper PA-46 went down in Catskill Park around 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, in the small Delaware County village of Sidney. According to the Federation Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane had departed from Oneonta about 20 minutes earlier. The identities of the five onboard have not yet been released. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the…
Police & Fire
42-Year-Old NY Woman Believed To Be Traveling Has Been Missing For 2 Weeks
A 42-year-old New York woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in trying to find her. Gabrielle B. Becker was last seen in her Delaware County hometown of Roxbury (outlined in red in the image above) on Friday, Nov. 24, according to New York State Police. "Her family has been unable to contact her since and is concerned for her safety," said police. "Gabrielle does not have a vehicle and may be utilizing public transportation." She's described as being 5-foot-7, 130 pounds with light brown, curly, shoulder-length hair. Anyone with information on her whereabouts…
Weather
Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties
As rounds of showers and storms sweep through the region, a Tornado Watch has now been issued for parts of New York. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 in the counties shown in yellow. In New York, those counties are: Sullivan Broome Chenango Delaware Otsego Tioga Severe thunderstorms are expected to continue through the afternoon and in Monday evening. "These thunderstorms will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail, and localized tornadoes," the National Weather Service said. "Heavy rain could cause localized flash flooding." Earlier repo…
Legal
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Child Under 11
A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to prison after admitting he had sexually abused a child under the age of 11. Orange County resident John Olson, age 60, of Warwick, was sentenced to six years in prison followed by 10 years of post-release supervision, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Olson was sentenced on Tuesday, March 7, after admitting that he attempted to engage in sexual intercourse with a person less than 11 years old and subjected a person who was less than 11 years old to sexual contact, Hoovler said. The incidents are alleged to have occurred at a d…
Politics
Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing)
This story has been updated. Republicans appeared poised to win in New York’s 19th Congressional District, with Marc Molinaro seemingly on track to defeat Democrat Josh Riley early Wednesday, Nov. 9. Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley by 2.2 percentage points, 51 to 49 percent, as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, with more than 95 percent of the votes in. The 19th Congressional District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. …
Politics
New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region
As Election Day draws closer, new polling continues to show a close race in New York’s new 19th Congressional District. Democrat Josh Riley holds a slight edge over his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, 48 to 43 percent, according to a Siena College poll released Friday, Nov. 4. Earlier Report: Siena Poll Sheds Light On Race In New Congressional District Covering Part Of Capital Region The results mirror a Siena College poll conducted in early October 2022 that showed Riley leading Molinaro by five percentage points, 46 to 41 percent. The 19th Congressional D…
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This County In Region Now Leads State In Job Growth, Report Says
Those looking for work would do well to check out one New York county above all others. Sullivan County is leading the entire state - even New York City - in job growth, according to a new report from the state Department of Labor. Private-sector job growth in Sullivan County grew 9.1 percent year-over-year for September 2022, the report found. For comparison, New York City had a 6.8 percent job growth rate during the same period. Information services and the leisure and hospitality industries saw the most significant growth from the previous year at 100 percent and 32.5 percent, respect…
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Covid-
19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties
Most New Yorkers are being advised by federal health officials to start masking up due to the most recent surge of fresh COVID-19 infections that have been plaguing all 10 of the state's regions. With the positivity rate in New York topping 10 percent, according to the most recent update from the Department of Health, and with cases on the rise, most counties in the state have been advised to return to masking up while in indoor settings under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Earlier this year, the CDC updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on…
Politics
Hochul Names Congressman From Region To Serve As Lieutenant Governor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has a new top lieutenant in Albany. Congressman Antonio Delgado, who represents parts of the Catskills and Hudson Valley, has been tabbed to replace Hochul’s former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who was arrested last month on bribery and fraud charges. Earlier story - Brian Benjamin Resigns As NY Lt. Governor After Arrest For Alleged Bribery, Fraud Scheme Delgado, an Afro-Latino, is the first person of color to represent Upstate New York in Congress and a member of both the Black and Hispanic Congressional caucuses, according to Hochul’s office. The 19th Congression…
Lifestyle
This NY Hotel Ranks No. 1 In US In New Report
A New York hotel was ranked the best in the country in a new TripAdvisor report. Mint House at 70 Pine, located in New York City, was ranked first in the travel website's 2021 list of the top 25 hotels in the United States. The hotel is known for its modern design and offers amenities including a golf simulator, and a bowling alley, according to the hotel's website. Mint House has received a 5/5 rating from its 998 reviews on TripAdvisor. Another New York hotel also made the ranking of the top hotels: The Roxbury: Contemporary Catskill Lodging, located in Delaware County, was ranked 17t…
News
NY Sees New Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Counties Most Affected
With all eyes concentrating on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, flu season has quietly snuck up on New Yorkers, where flu is being categorized as "widespread." In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 1,133 cases of influenza out of more than 46,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “second week that widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” According to health officials, 47 counties reported cases of influenza, with just one having none. The hardest-hit areas, with more than 10 cases per 100,000 population, are in o…
Weather
'It Has Begun': Video Captures First Snowflakes Of Season In New York
Tis’ the season… New York State Police at a barracks upstate experienced the first snow of the season as the weather starts transitioning from fall toward winter. In the small town of Sidney in Delaware County, northeast of Binghamton, New York State Police from Troop C on Route 7 caught the first snowfall of the season on video as it began falling on squad cars. "It has begun," state police wrote in a social media post made around midday on Wednesday, Nov. 3. Earlier story - Some Parts Of Northeast Could See First Snowfall Of Season As Cold Air Arrives From Canada More winter weather is…
Police & Fire
Man Drove Wrong Way For 18 Miles On Busy Roadway In Region, Police Say
A confused 86-year-old wrong-way driver made it 18 miles navigating his way driving the wrong way in opposing traffic before ultimately safely coming to a stop in the region with an assist from State Police in Sullivan County. At approximately 3 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, New York State Police Troop F received a report of a suspicious vehicle driving the wrong way on State Route 17 in the area of Hancock in Delaware County. In total, police said that they received approximately 30 phone calls regarding the wrong-way driver, though none were able to give an adequate description of the vehicle,…
News
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For These Hudson Valley Counties
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in parts of the Hudson Valley as several inches of rain and whipping winds are expected to impact the area. Hochul issued the declaration late on Monday, Oct. 25, and it is expected to last through early on Wednesday, Oct. 27 as rainfall topping four or more inches are likely incoming, with some areas seeing more than an inch of rain per hour, creating potential flash flooding concerns. In the Hudson Valley, a state of emergency has been issued for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties. Related sto…
Politics
County Executive In Hudson Valley To Run For Congress
One of the Hudson Valley's top elected officials is throwing his hat in the ring as he takes a run at a seat in Congress. Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has filed to be a candidate in the race for New York’s 19th Congressional District, challenging incumbent first-term Democratic Rep. Antonio Delgado. The district includes parts of the Hudson Valley and Catskills, including portions of Dutchess, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties and parts of Broome, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. Over the weekend, Molinaro, a three-term C…
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Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties
A State of Emergency has been declared for 24 counties in New York State as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall on Long Island Sunday morning, Aug. 22. The storm, which is expected to be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall, is forecast to affect coastal areas with dangerous storm surge, as well as heavy rainfall, dangerous surf conditions, and widespread power outages. Related story: Here's Where Hurricane Henri Should Bring Widespread Power Outages, Strongest Winds, Most Rain Inland locations, including Westchester County and upstate areas, could also be affec…
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Covid-
19: 33 NY Counties Reach CDC 'High' Level For Community Spread
Two weeks ago at this time, just two counties in New York State -- Nassau and Suffolk -- were rated as having "high" COVID-19 transmission levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now, the number is 33 amid an outbreak of cases connected to the highly contagious Delta variant. The CDC announced late in July that people should return to wearing masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high” COVID-19 transmission. That means masks should now be worn in a total of 54 counties. With a total of 62 counties, only eight have "moderate" spread. As of Saturda…
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Covid-
19: New Counties In NY Reach CDC Level For Indoor Mask Use In Public Settings
More counties in New York state where masks should now be worn indoors in public settings have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to new guidance prompted by a surge of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. The CDC announced last week that people should return to wearing masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high” COVID-19 transmission. As of Wednesday, Aug. 4, the list of New York state counties where vaccinated people should resume wearing masks indoors is shown in the first image above - counties in either dark red (high) or ora…
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for parts of the region. It lasts until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21, and covers Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Greene, Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Otsego, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties in New York, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Berkshire County in Massachusetts. Torrential rainfall is possible during storm activity. Large hail of 1 inch in diameter or greater, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado or two are the main threats, said the National Weather Service, which issued the watch. More storms are expected again on Tuesd…
Police & Fire
Seen Him Or This Car? Man Wanted In Connection With Attempted Kidnapping, NY State Police Say
New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man connected to an alleged kidnapping. On Thursday, March 25, New York State Police launched an investigation into a domestic incident involving a potential kidnapping shortly before 5 a.m. in the town of Halcott in Greene County, officials said. The suspect, 29-year-old Bahji Green was soon spotted by New York State Police who attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Police said that Green refused to comply and sped away, leading to a shortly terminated chase. According to police, when the pursuit w…
Real Estate
Covid-
19: These Four Counties Have Seen Biggest Boom In Real Estate Sales During Pandemic
Real estate offices in the suburbs have been busier than ever amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But many of the most coveted homes for those New York City residents looking to get away from it all are much farther away, in upstate New York, specifically the Catskills and part of the Hudson Valley. Those city dwellers, residents mainly of the upper East and West sides in Manhattan, have been snapping up both primary and weekend houses in Sullivan, Ulster, Greene and Delaware counties at a rapid rate, according to a report in The New York Times. Typically, they are eager to get…
News
Covid-
19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen
Horse racing tracks across New York State and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those openings will be effective as of Monday, June 1. The state will issue guidance on how they can open safely reopen in the coming week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced at his news briefing on Saturday, May 16 that two more counties -- Westchester and Suffolk -- are now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care. Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments…
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Covid-
19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Sunday, April 26. The state health department reported 5,902 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 288,045 confirmed cases in New York State. A total of 367 new COVID-19 deaths were also confirmed, bringing the state's total number of fatalities from the virus to 16,966. Related story - COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says Albany 948 cases 49 new cases Allegany 35 0 …
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Covid-
19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of early Saturday evening, April 11. Albany 446 total cases, 20 Allegany 26, 0 Broome 117, 5 Cattaraugus 19, 1 Cayuga 28, 1 Chautauqua 21, 1 Chemung 60, 1 Chenango 61, 1 Clinton 43, 0 Columbia 77, 3 Cortland 17, 0 Delaware 39, 0 Dutchess 1,744, 146 Erie 1,472, 63 Essex 12, 2 Franklin 11, 0 Fulton 21, 3 Genesee 67, 2 Greene 37, 3 Hami…
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Covid-
19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties
There were newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 54 New York Counties as the statewide total rose to 170,512. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,575 new cases of the virus, and 777 new deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 7,844 since the outbreak began. There were approximately 400 more hospitalizations overnight for COVID-19, but for the first time since the outbreak, the number of ICU patients dropped as hospitals continue treating and discharging patients. Cuomo has said that he’s “cautiously optimistic,” as he continues seeing the three…
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Covid-
19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties
There have been newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 55 New York counties as the statewide total climbed to 159,937. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, April 9 that there have been 10,621 new cases of the virus, which resulted in 7,067 deaths. Approximately 18,000 New Yorkers are still hospitalized with COVID-19. Though the number of cases continues to rise, and the death toll has risen to new highs, Cuomo said that social distancing has been working to help “flatten the curve,” and people being hospitalized for the virus…
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Covid-
19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In NYC, All State Counties
New cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in 52 counties in New York as the statewide total reached 149,316 since the outbreak began. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,453 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, as New York continues to be at the forefront of the outbreak. “What we’re doing and what we’ve been doing is working and making a difference," Cuomo said. "The curve is slowly flattening by what we’re doing. “The curve is now below projected peaks, but we have to keep this behavior going. We cannot get complacent." Cuomo ordered all…
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