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Cold Spring Mayor Kathleen Foley said the municipalities are expecting a climate adaptability report early next year that will provide “baseline data and concept solutions that will help the region qualify for larger state and federal grants necessary to turn design & planning into reality.”. Gross, a retired educator,...
CARMEL – The Putnam Legislature has rejected a plan proposed by County Executive Kevin Byrne to distribute $6.5 million in surplus funds to the county’s six towns and three villages for infrastructure improvements replacing it with a $10 million infusion of funds during a two-year span. The updated...
Everyone loves diners, whether it's for pancakes, eggs and coffee in the morning, a beefy burger for lunch or a filling family dinner, and there are many great local places to go. So what's the best diner in Orange County? That is the question in this week's Orange County Showdown poll. We're looking for the best locally owned diner, not one associated with a nationally recognized chain. As with a recent poll on the best pizza parlor in the county, we can't include every diner in the county. There are just too many. But we have selected diners representing a cross-section of the entire county. So go to the poll below. If you see one of your favorites there, let us know what it is. The poll will be open until midnight on Nov. 12. We'll report the results the following day. Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Reach him at mrandall@th-record,com. This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Vote for Orange County’s best locally owned diner in our poll
The only Republican on the Westchester County Board of Legislators is refusing to concede to a Democrat in his bid for reelection — claiming the election was “stolen” from him because of local vote machine chaos . County Legislator James Nolan made the wild statement as he trailed Democratic challenger Kisha D. Skipper by 246 votes in his reelection bid, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections. Board of Legislators candidate James Nolan claims the election was stolen from him in a Facebook photo post. Facebook/James Nolan Nolan, who represents portions of Yonkers, Bronxville, and Eastchester, was in position to lose his seat after days of ballot counting following a widespread programming glitch on Election Day in Westchester County that saw voting machines unable to scan paper ballots. The race was already ensnared in controversy when Skipper was handcuffed and detained by cops after a restroom brawl with Nolan’s mother at a candidates’ forum in Yonkers last month. “Following a massive countywide voting machine shutdown on Election Day, I have serious concerns about what took place, and the timing of these failures raises questions that demand answers,” Nolan said in a statement after ballots were counted
Ray Tabano, one of the original founding members of Aerosmith, hosted a benefit concert at Pete's Saloon in Elmsford to raise money for veterans.
Branchline, a new 10,000-sq.-ft arts centre focused on championing contemporary Native American art, opened its main gallery to the public on Saturday (7 November). Located in the town of Katonah in New York’s Westchester County, Branchline is an initiative of the Gochman Family Collection (GFC), a private lending collection established in 2021 by the philanthropist Becky Gochman, who has a longstanding interest in Native art, and the former gallerist Zach Feuer.
CARMEL – Putnam County’s 2027 budget remains unresolved after County Executive Kevin Byrne vetoed 16 resolutions the nine-member county legislature approved during last month’s deliberations. Byrne delivered his 19-page revised budget report to members of the legislature at the close of business Monday at 5 p.m. advising...
Last week's “blue wave” swept across many parts of New York, including State Senate District 39, which encompasses Newburgh, Beacon, and Poughkeepsie, where Democrat Lisa Kaul beat incumbent Republican Rob Rolison for the seat. Kaul spoke with WAMC's Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Elias Guerra about her plans for the months ahead to tackle affordability.
It’s looking like another Democrat will join the Putnam County Legislature in January, meaning there will be two on the governing body, among the seven Republicans. After three days of tallying absentee ballots in the race for Putnam County Legislature District 3, which represents the Town of Kent, Democrat Kathy Kahng claimed victory in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election against Republican Joseph Cunningham, with a reported vote tally of 2,496 to 2,463, or 50.33 to 49.67 percent, as of Friday evening when the most recent county was reported.
KINGSTON – City contractors have reached substantial completion on the Uptown Kingston signboard construction work, which repaired 22 storefronts on North Front and Wall streets to finish the facades where the Pike Plan was previously attached. “We have done has much as possible to help the businesses through this...
POUGHKEEPSIE – Mayor Yvonne Flowers released her 2027 Proposed Budget in mid-October that includes tax increases for property owners. The mayor developed a $121,532,237 spending plan shaped by inflationary pressures from decisions made in Washington, DC. The budget calls for a 10.38 percent increase in the tax levy, resulting in $37.7 million in revenue for the city.
Everybody seems to know the same handful of charming small towns. They appear in travel guides so often that you can practically picture the main street before arriving. But what about the places that rarely make those lists?. One overlooked Connecticut town offers small-town character and potentially more affordable living...
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Rockland County Executive Ed Day has announced the appointment of Kiersten Noel Jackson as the county’s new Director of Community Relations, succeeding Myrnia Bass-Hargrove, who retired in the fall of 2026. Jackson, a lifelong Rockland County resident, takes on the new leadership role after...
The 2026–2027 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open. The federally funded program helps eligible individuals and families pay their home heating costs. “There is a lifeline available to individuals and families who struggle to pay their heating bills. I encourage any and all who may qualify to apply for help,” said County Executive Ed Day.
The Westchester County Board of Elections announced Tuesday that it completed the scanning of all emergency ballots cast the week before on Election Day. All early mail ballots and early voting affidavit ballots received through Nov. 9 have also been processed. The BOE website shows a total of 342,386 ballots...
The grant will help soundproof Inspire Kids’ gym as the school fights to keep its daycare license — and a former parent comes forward with allegations of an earlier supervision lapse.
CARMEL – As parades and ceremonies honor America’s military heroes across the region tomorrow on Veterans Day, Putnam Veterans Memorial Park in Kent will host an unusual activity for children ages 5–12. The Revolutionary Putnam County Committee has invited families to join the fun with “Gnome of the Brave,” a patriotic-themed scavenger hunt.
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Fall foliage season is in full swing across Rockland County, as trees throughout the Hudson Valley showcase vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, and gold. From the scenic landscapes of Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain to the tree-lined streets of Clarkstown, Orangetown, and the...
In honor of Veterans Day, Dental365 hosted its annual “Free Day of Dentistry for Veterans,” offering complimentary dental care to veterans across multiple locations across the country, including on Long Island, Queens and Rockland County. For one day only, Veterans received free comprehensive examinations, cleanings, fillings, same-day crowns...
The Rosendale Recreation Commission announces the launch of its new writers’ group, “Shut Up and Write!” The program is part of an international community movement that offers writers of all genres, levels, and backgrounds a distraction-free, structured environment to work on their respective projects side-by-side. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. After the session, participants can stick around to chat, connect, and build a writing community. The group, led by Walter “Snapper” Earl, will meet, 6-7:30 p.m. every other Thursday, (with the next session on Nov. 12), at the Rosendale Community Center, free of charge. For more information and to RSVP email clovebook@snapurl.blog or call the Town of Rosendale Recreation Office at 845-658-8198.
