A coalition of state lawmakers, New York City Council members and environmental groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to close a landfill in the Finger Lakes while the owners hope for an extension and expansion on the landfill. On April 6, Assembly Member Anna Kelles and New York City […]
Politics
Gov. Hochul Nominates Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge Following Rejection of Original Pick
Gov. Kathy Hochul has nominated Judge Rowan D. Wilson on April 10, to assume the vacant position of Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. This comes after her initial choice, Hector LaSalle, was rejected by fellow Democrats in the state Senate. The nomination, Wilson said, would […]
Publisher’s Corner: Does the ‘Persuader’ Have Our Best Interest In Mind?
In the end, it is a matter of priorities. Right now, our top priority is understanding why Donald Trump is sucking up all the oxygen in the room. People either can’t stand the guy, and I count myself in that group, or they adore him. I truly can’t understand what […]
Hochul Asks State Police to Investigate Recent Rash of School ‘Swatting’ Calls
After a second day of widespread “swatting” calls to school districts across New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul reassured parents and educators that the State Police are actively investigating the incidents. On March 30, a reported 36 “swatting” incidents occurred across New York state, threatening school districts with the potential of […]
Publisher’s Corner: Imagining a Cuomo-Gillibrand Primary
So now comes news of a possible primary challenge to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand from none other than Andrew Cuomo. Both are terrific and accomplished politicians. How would you vote in such a contest? As a woman at a time when our politics probably need more women, Gillibrand has a probable […]
Purple Districts, Motivated Voters and Polarizing Issues — Experts Unpack Hudson Valley Election Results
New York proved to be a battleground state in this year’s midterm elections. The state saw a conservative shift in traditionally blue districts in the Hudson Valley and elsewhere, with an incongruity between statewide and congressional elections. A week after midterm results are in, pundits and political experts are examining […]
Stefanik Cruises to Victory in North Country District, Elected House GOP Conference Chair
In the fight for New York’s 21st Congressional District seat, incumbent Elise Stefanik took the win over Democratic challenger Matt Castelli with an 18.51 percent lead. According to The New York State Board of Elections, Stefanik had 58.53 percent of the votes, compared to Castelli’s 40.02 percent. In the sprawling […]
Congressman Ryan, Ulster County Democrats Celebrate Victories and Look to the Future
This past Tuesday Pat Ryan, D-Gardiner, held his victory party at the Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center in Kingston as he became the newly elected Congressman of District 18. Ryan defeated Republican opponent, Colin Schmitt, R-New Windsor, in a very close race winning by less than 1 […]