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3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase Included In Proposed $2.7B 2027 Westchester Budget

Westchester County homeowners could see their property taxes increase next year under a proposed $2.7 billion budget that includes a 3.3 percent tax hike — despite efforts to cut more than $100 million in spending. On Monday, Nov. 9, County Executive Ken Jenkins submitted his proposed 2027 Operating…

Westchester County, NY · 11h

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Millerton trustees consider usage-based water billing

MILLERTON — Village trustees are considering a change to water billing and the first rate increases since 2019. Mayor Jenn Najdek presented preliminary findings from a water rate study produced by engineering firm Tighe & Bond at the Board of Trustees’ workshop meeting on Monday, Nov. 9. The study outlines a potential usage-based fee system, at a rate of $4.50 per 1,000 gallons of water used per quarter plus a flat rate based on the size of a user’s water meter.

Millerton, NY · 7h
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Thomas Rhett Rocks West Point With Surprise Free Concert

West Point went country! Thomas Rhett surprised 6,000 fans with a free Military Appreciation concert ahead of the Army vs. Air Force game.

West Point, NY · 1d

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Army launches critical minerals consortium

West Point cadets examine supply risks with industry and researchers. Seeking to strengthen U.S. defense readiness through critical mineral supply chain research and education, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, has established the Critical Minerals Consortium to bring together government, academic, and industry expertise. The supply chains...

West Point, NY · 1d
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County Exec. Byrne Claims Victory; Yarris Awaits Absentees

With more than 42,000 ballots cast in the race for Putnam County executive, as of Friday, there was only a 458 vote difference between incumbent Republican Kevin Byrne, with 20,239 votes, and Democratic challenger Brett Yarris, with 19,781 votes. That’s 47.82 to 46.74 percent. Conservative candidate Tatiana Brahimi had...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Chow Down honors members of the military

MAHOPAC – Putnam’s 12th annual veteran’s Chow Down treated some 350 veterans and their guests to a delicious meal and wonderful camaraderie at the Mahopac Golf Course Sunday. The celebration highlighted the efforts provided by the PFC Joseph Dwyer Veterans Vet2Vet Program, which assists veterans by helping...

Mahopac, NY · 1d

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Legislature’s Veto Power to go for Public Vote

The Putnam County Legislature last week voted to override a veto by County Executive Kevin Byrne that is – confusingly – in relation to the vote required to override certain budget vetoes. Each year, the county executive and his administrative team draft a proposed budget that he presents...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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Fall Foliage in Rockland County: Autumn Colors on Full Display Across the Hudson Valley

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...

Rockland County, NY · 7h

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Grove Street Academy remains open while Children’s Home residential program to close

KINGSTON – The residential placement program at the Children’s Home of Kingston will be closing in early 2027, Ulster County Legislature Chairman Peter Criswell said Monday. Its Chapter 853 school, though, will continue to serve students with emotional and learning disabilities, he said. The news comes following a...

Kingston, NY · 16h

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Future of former Marathon Battery site under review

COLD SPRING – A developer hopes to convert the 12-acre former Marathon Battery site in Cold Spring into a mixed-use, walkable residential neighborhood. The Kearney Group has previewed its plan for the village’s largest undeveloped tract of land before members of the Cold Spring Planning Board. From 1952...

Cold Spring, NY · 1d

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Dental365 Gives Back: Honoring Veterans With A Free Day Of Dentistry

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...

Rockland County, NY · 16h

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Democrats earn big wins in 2026 elections

Democratic candidates in northeast Dutchess County scored wins alongside their state and federal counterparts. Voters cited the rising cost of living and opposition to the Trump administration’s policies as reasons for turning out. In the Pine Plains town supervisor race, transparency and police surveillance were also concerns. Pine Plains...

Dutchess County, NY · 6h

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 2d

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 2d

Fortune

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D.C. is a New York town: The president, next speaker and Senate majority leader grew up within 11 miles of each other—what it means for the Big Apple

Gov. Kathy Hochul already wants ‘a few more billions’ for New York, starting with a tunnel Trump says Schumer spent 20 years chasing.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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At Somos, New York’s political future meets Puerto Rico’s present

The annual Somos conference has long been equal parts family reunion, policy summit and political marketplace for New York’s Latino elected officials. But the 40th anniversary gathering at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan carried unusual significance this year, unfolding just days after a Democratic wave election that reshaped New York politics while forcing attendees to confront Puerto Rico’s own challenges, from drought and infrastructure strains to questions about economic development and political self-determination.

New York · 1d

POLITICO

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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 16h

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Disability Community Weighs Hochul’s Record After Reelection

He is usually an Education & Outreach Training and Coaching Specialist for the State Department of Health’s Open Doors by day, but on November 3, Zachary Jordan Borodkin was an accessibility coordinator, tracking barriers for voters with disabilities at a polling site in Midtown Manhattan. He noted that ten...

New York · 1d

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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...

Brooklyn, NY · 3d