SUNY Orange receives New York Swims grant With funding provided by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul as part of her statewide New York Swims initiative, SUNY Orange... Local News 25 Sep 2024 | 07:04
I-84 West from Middletown. ( Image by Google Maps) I-84 crash gate installation complete On July 31, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the installation of a long-sought emergency access gate along I-84 was complete.... Local News 01 Aug 2024 | 12:35
In April 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the opening of 16 mass vaccination sites for individuals age 60 and older. Independent report criticizes Cuomo’s COVID-19 response An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic found former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “top down” approach of... News 17 Jun 2024 | 04:41
The proposed area of construction along I-87. ( Map courtesy the NYS Thruway Authority) Hochul announces $36.6M to improve NYS Thruway Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the start of a $36.6 million pavement improvement project on the New York State Thruway... News 21 May 2024 | 02:26
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51
SUNY Orange. SUNY Orange receives $1.21M SUNY DSP grant SUNY Orange has received a nearly $1.21 million grant from the State University of New York (SUNY), in partnership with the... News 02 Apr 2024 | 04:54
Hello, Darkness, my old friend The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse.... Evergreen 31 Mar 2024 | 05:11
Expanded ‘move over’ law now in effect Starting March 27, New York’s “move over” law will expand, requiring drivers to slow down and move over when approaching... Home 22 Mar 2024 | 10:09
On March 19, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul made a reproductive health care announcement. ( Photo by Darren McGee, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York under an order signed by state health officials on Tuesday,... News 21 Mar 2024 | 11:56
NYS Congressional District 18, currently represented by Democrat Pat Ryan. ( Map by The Graduate Center, City University of New York) New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge in fight for House New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new Democrat-drawn congressional map on Wednesday that gives the party a modest boost... News 01 Mar 2024 | 11:40
An example of a lithium-ion battery used in consumer goods. ( Photo courtesy the U.S. Fire Administration) State issues safety tips on lithium-ion battery use for consumers Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the safe use of consumer products... News 15 Feb 2024 | 03:50
I-84 westbound from Middletown. I-84 crash gate agreement secured Emergency responders will soon have a quicker route to access crashes along the long stretch of I-84 that runs through the... News 15 Feb 2024 | 03:47
The view from the top of Schunnemunk State Park, with Storm King Mountain in the distance. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) New Yorkers invited to share their favorite state park memories New York State is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by asking... News 06 Feb 2024 | 03:28
Governor Kathy Hochul signs a bill expanding the definition of rape. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) New York expands the legal definition of rape to include many forms of nonconsensual sexual contact New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill... News 01 Feb 2024 | 01:36
The proposed territory for the village of Seven Springs would have fallen in the area between Kiyas Joel and the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. ( Image by Google Maps) New village rules squeeze out Seven Springs proposal Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law legislation aimed at making it harder for groups to establish villages within... News 27 Dec 2023 | 11:01