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U.S. House Begins Taking Open, Televised Testimony Against President Trump U.S. House Begins Taking Open, Televised Testimony Against President Trump
U.S. House Begins Taking Open, Televised Testimony Against President Trump In his defense, President Donald Trump's supporters point to what the Republican from New York described as a "perfect" transcript of summer phone calls with Ukraine's president. Trump admitted requesting help investigating alleged corruption in Ukraine. The matter allegedly involved former Vice President Joe Biden's son, Hunter. Outside the White House fence, protesters chanted during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erogan's visit to Washington, D.C.  During a news conference Wednesday afternoon, President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced reporters from their resp…
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Westchester Congressman Has Lead Role In Opening Public Impeachment Testimony Westchester Congressman Has Lead Role In Opening Public Impeachment Testimony
Westchester Congressman Has Lead Role In Opening Public Impeachment Testimony This story has been updated with links to the opening days' questioning by U.S. congressmen representing Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. In his defense, President Donald Trump's supporters point to what the Republican from New York described as a "perfect" transcript of summer phone calls with Ukraine's president. Trump admitted requesting help investigating alleged corruption in Ukraine. The matter allegedly involved former Vice President Joe Biden's son, Hunter. During a news conference on Wednesday Nov. 12, President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Er…
Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through
Here's How Many In Westchester, Putnam Are Now Without Power After Storm Sweeps Through Thousands of Westchester and Putnam residents lost power after storms brought heavy rain and strong wind to the region overnight. As of 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, Con Edison is responding to 161 reported outages, which were impacting 3,199 of its 348,198 customers in Westchester. NYSEG is dealing with 2,271 of its 32,806 customers who were without power. In Putnam County, 2,709 of NYSEG’s 38,310 customers were still left in the dark, while Central Hudson was responding to outages impacting 266 of their 5,153 customers in the county. Among the hardest-hit areas were Greenburgh (755 outage…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
Missing Area Man Found Missing Area Man Found
Missing Area Man Found Update: An 81-year-old man who went missing in the area has been found and is safe, authorities said. James Tangen, a vulnerable adult from Putnam County with dementia and diabetes who may be in need of medical attention, had last been seen on Bank Street in the village of Cold Spring in Putnam County at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.  He was located in Southington, Connecticut on Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, the New York State Public Safety Department announced. Original report: An 81-year-old man has gone missing in the Hudson Valley and authorities are asking the public's help in locati…
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Schumer, Engel Seek Vital Impeachment Testimony Schumer, Engel Seek Vital Impeachment Testimony
Schumer, Engel Seek Vital Impeachment Testimony Two of New York's top congressmen turned up the heat in the ongoing impeachment investigation of President Trump on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Earlier on Tuesday, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham announced that he would invite Rudolph Giuliani, New York City's former mayor, to testify about Ukraine. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, reacted on Twitter: "We welcome Mr. (Rudy) Giuliani testifying. Given the apparent depth of his involvement in the president’s effort to convince foreign governments to investigate a political rival, he must testify under …
New Rankings: These Area School Districts Among Best In Upstate New Rankings: These Area School Districts Among Best In Upstate
New Rankings: These Area School Districts Among Best In Upstate The Hudson Valley is home to some of upstate New York’s finest school districts, according to a newly released report. Citing data from niche.com that includes standardized test scores, teacher quality, spending, and other factors, NewYorkUpstate.com compiled the 50 highest scoring school districts across upstate. The study only contains data from districts in upstate New York, which was deemed any municipality north of Westchester and Rockland counties. Hudson Valley districts to make the list:  Spackenkill Union Free School District - Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County (ninth overall): …
Wine & Food Fest To Bring Thousands To Putnam County Wine & Food Fest To Bring Thousands To Putnam County
Wine & Food Fest To Bring Thousands To Putnam County Organizers expect thousands to come to the region for the popular two-day Putnam County Wine & Food Fest. Hudson Valley wines, spirits, cider, food, and crafts vendors are the highlights of the event being held at Cold Spring Mayor's Park in Cold Spring Saturday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 12. Vendors include Black Bear, Lakeland, Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, Black Button Distilling, Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage, Union Grove Distillery, Master Asador BBQ, Octavio’s Food Wagon, Two Dogs Hotdogs, Finger Lake Harvest, Reggae Boy Cafe, Pizza A Legna, Kisco Sweets & …
These Area Locales Are Among Richest In Upstate New York, Report Says These Area Locales Are Among Richest In Upstate New York, Report Says
These Area Locales Are Among Richest In Upstate New York, Report Says The Hudson Valley is home to some of the wealthiest communities in upstate New York, according to a newly released report. Citing data from the latest U.S. Census, New York Upstate determined the richest places in upstate New York, including many from the Hudson Valley. Noting that residents who bring home the largest paychecks are often from Long Island and New York City, the report only includes locales from upstate - which is considered by the website to be areas north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. The new study evaluated median household income, family income,…
These Area Eateries Rank Best For BBQ In Upstate NY These Area Eateries Rank Best For BBQ In Upstate NY
These Area Eateries Rank Best For BBQ In Upstate NY While not necessarily known as the place to go for mouth-watering barbecue, the Hudson Valley is surprisingly home to some of the state’s top eateries, according to a new report. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its latest report of the municipalities that feature the best bbq north of Westchester and Rockland counties. According to the report, factors that determine ranking include number of reviews, star ranking and number of negative reviews.”Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating for a business, length of time a …
Rockslide Causes Closure Of Popular Breakneck Ridge Trail Rockslide Causes Closure Of Popular Breakneck Ridge Trail
Rockslide Causes Closure Of Popular Breakneck Ridge Trail A rockslide has closed the popular Breakneck Ridge trail to ensure hiking enthusiasts aren't injured. The trail in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve is temporarily closed as a precaution due to a recent rockfall, said Dan Keefe, spokesman for New York State Parks. "We are currently conducting an engineering assessment to determine steps necessary to ensure the safety of the trail," Keefe said. "It is premature to say when it may reopen." The 8.6-mile trail, which runs from Cold Spring to Beacon, is considered to be the most strenuous hike in the East Hudson Highlands that involves steep…
These Area Towns Rank Highest Upstate For Longest Commutes These Area Towns Rank Highest Upstate For Longest Commutes
These Area Towns Rank Highest Upstate For Longest Commutes Some area residents have among the longest commutes in the state, according to a newly released report. Using data from the U.S. Census, NewYorkUpstate.com compiled the municipalities with the most “super commuters,” a number which has risen 31.7 percent since 2005. According to the report, researchers used "mean travel time to work" data from the U.S. Census, NewYorkUpstate.com ranked the top 50 upstate New York towns, cities and villages where residents have the longest commutes. The report only includes municipalities from upstate New York - which is considered by the website to be area…