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Students react to Democrats’ success in midterms

Sitting in the common room of residential houses, compulsively checking the New York Times app and talking on the phone with family members, Vassar College students watched the results of the 2026 midterm elections roll in throughout the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 3. In a resounding victory for the Democratic Party, candidates across America won local, state and national elections, picking up seven seats in the Senate and 39 seats in the House of Representatives, as well as key gubernatorial and mayoral positions.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 2d
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Nearly $14 Million Announced for More Hudson Valley Road Repairs

Hudson Valley roads are getting millions of dollars for a much-needed makeover.

Orange County, NY · 3d

Daily Voice

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PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter

A massive colony of honey bees has made itself at home high in a tree outside an Orange County town hall, creating an unusual exposed display of golden honeycomb — and local officials say the insects will face hardship as winter approaches. The discovery was shared by the Town of Montgomery Pa…

Orange County, NY · 3d

The Overlook

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Woodstock Fire District Plans New EMS Facility

The Woodstock Fire District is planning a building for its paid emergency medical staff and administrative offices behind the Company 1 firehouse at 242 Tinker St. An early estimate put the cost at $12 million to $17 million, according to the district’s Sept. 10 meeting minutes. That figure isn’t based on a formal quote, which […] The post Woodstock Fire District Plans New EMS Facility appeared first on The Overlook .

Woodstock, NY · 1d

Times Herald-Record

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Middletown apartment listing prices tick upward in October

Renters in Middletown saw apartment listing prices slightly increase from October 2025's median of $2,350, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,400 in October. Median listing prices in Middletown are trending 4% upwards from the previous month's $2,300 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.recordonline.com Out of 161 rental listings in Middletown, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $2,088, 5% higher than September, when they were $1,990. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 12% from $1,870. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $2,350, compared to $2,360. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,350. Statewide, New York rental listing prices are slightly lower than September's median of $3,399. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical

Middletown, NY · 2d

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Putnam Legislature overrides Byrne vetoes, preserves tax cut and rejects executive pay raise

CARMEL – The Putnam County Legislature voted Thursday evening to override County Executive Kevin Byrne’s vetoes, preserving a $12.5 million property tax cut and rejecting a nearly $17,000 increase in the Republican executive’s annual salary. The Legislature also preserved a property tax reduction nearly twice the size...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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Democrats win big across Dutchess County

Democrats saw large victories across Dutchess County in the Nov. 3 elections. Incumbent Democratic Representative Pat Ryan defeated Republican opponent Jackie Mary Auringer by almost 25 percentage points. In what was supposed to be a competitive state Senate race for New York’s District 39, County Legislator Lisa Kaul defeated Republican incumbent Rob Rolison by over 10 percentage points.

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

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Da’Ron Wilson is Now Interim Superintendent

POUGHKEEPSIE – Da’Ron Wilson has been a teacher’s assistant, a teacher, a sergeant, a coach, a principal, a veteran, an administrator, a mentor and a city councilmember. While his journey in the 33 years and roughly 130 days since graduating Poughkeepsie High School has been varied, his experiences have been guided by a philosophy:

Poughkeepsie, NY · 3d

92.1 Big Cat

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Some Dutchess Homeowners Could Have Property Taxes Erased

Some Hudson Valley veterans could see a portion of their property tax bill disappear under a proposal announced during Veterans Day week.

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

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Mahopac’s Jim DiPelesi celebrated as Veteran of the Year

MAHOPAC- James DiPelesi remembered the day like it was yesterday. On Dec. 7, 1941—the day Japanese troops attacked Pearl Harbor, the 100-year-old World War II veteran residing in Mahopac, was watching a motion picture with his buddy at a Queens theater when the film was halted and a manager appeared announcing that Pearl Harbor had been attacked by enemy aircraft.

Carmel Hamlet, NY · 18h

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Putnam County’s harm reduction vending machine

CARMEL- A harm-reduction vending machine is now installed outside the Department of Social Services Building at the Donald Smith Governmental campus on Old Route 6 in Carmel. The machine provides free harm reduction supplies, including naloxone (commonly known as Narcan), drug testing kits, and safe disposal kits, as part of a growing effort to prevent opioid overdose deaths. It aims to make harm reduction resources more accessible, reduce stigma, and save lives.

Putnam County, NY · 18h

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Kay secures $10,000 for feral cut trap, spay, neuter grant

TOWN OF WALLKILL – Saying there is a huge increase in feral cats in the Town of Wallkill, State Assemblywoman Paul Kay (D, Rock Hill) presented the town with $10,000 to fund a trap, spay, and neuter, and release program. The growing presence those creates health and safety concerns...

Wallkill, NY · 1d

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Mobil gas station re-opening remains uncertain

Village of Chester Building Inspector John Queenan said, during the Nov. 9 village board meeting, the Mobil Station on Brookside Avenue had no plans to reopen yet as they recover from a fire at the station’s convenience store, Chestnut Market. Currently they are dealing with insurance companies, Queenan said.

Chester, NY · 3d

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Chester employee raises concerns about Meyer’s access to confidential records during investigation

TOWN OF CHESTER – A Town of Chester employee has raised concerns with Supervisor Brandon Holdridge and the Town Board about Comptroller Neil Meyer’s access to confidential records while he is under investigation, alleging that he has shredded paperwork and entered the town’s confidential file room. Holdridge...

Chester, NY · 2d

Daily Voice

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All Smiles: Conley, Lawler Pose Together As NY-17 Transition Begins After Hard-Fought Race

Just over a week after the closely watched NY-17 race ended in Republican Rep. Mike Lawler's defeat, he and Democratic Congresswoman-elect Cait Conley have appeared to have put their political rivalry aside to prepare for a change in leadership. Conley and Lawler both shared photos of themselv…

Rockland County, NY · 3d

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Orange County IDA names interim CEO

NEW WINDSOR – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency Board has named an interim chief executive officer. Felicia Kalan previously served as executive director of the Town of Montgomery Industrial Development Agency and executive vice president of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Orange County IDA Board...

Orange County, NY · 2d

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Newburgh Charter Review Commission schedules two November meetings

NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh Charter Review Commission will hold two public meetings in November to discuss matters related to the city’s charter. The meetings are scheduled for Monday, November 16, and Monday, November 30. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in person at the Activity Center, located at 401 Washington Street in Newburgh.

Newburgh, NY · 19h

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Nurses demand fair contract at PHC

CARMEL – ‘Safe staffing saves lives’ was the theme of a demonstration Thursday outside Putnam Hospital Center organized by members of the New York State Nursing Association at Northwell Health Putnam Hospital. The nurses have alleged that Northwell, which recently assumed ownership of Putnam’s lone medical center,...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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Air Force at Army West Point Preview

Happy Friday, and happy to change things up and preview the most important DI dual happening this weekend. A great example of what a lot of people think college athletics should be about. No transfers, no redshirts, no 7th years. The first time these great programs have dualed in a...

West Point, NY · 1d

WBNG

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New York launches ‘Click to Renew’ platform to streamline professional licensing

New York · 1d