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
A view of the Tappan Zee Bridge on the far right and construction of what would become the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge during its construction. Incidentally, the original Tappan Zee Bridge was renamed the Malcom Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge in 1994 in honor of the former governor. Photo source: mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov. Skoufis introduces bill to reclaim Tappan Zee Bridge name State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) is now the prime sponsor of a bill (S.4558) that would return the Tappan Zee name... Local News 21 Feb 2023 | 09:49
Doug Hovey, of Independent Living, at fair pay rally with Senator James Skoufis in October ( Emma Fuentes) Bill Establishing State Disability Rights Office Signed Into Law Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that a bill he sponsored to establish an agency that advocates for the... Home 08 Feb 2022 | 04:45
Online driver’s test program rife with cheating A program to help people obtain driver’s permits during the COVID-19 pandemic by taking tests online may be rife with cheating,... Local News 17 Nov 2021 | 07:44
‘No blindsiding,’ Hochul vows, as she takes New York’s helm Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, vowing to bring new energy and urgency to solving immense... Local News 25 Aug 2021 | 02:40
‘The future of New York is not blue, but red’ Now that Andrew Cuomo has finally left the Governor’s mansion in disgrace, it is time to look forward. The future of New York... Letters to the Editor 24 Aug 2021 | 04:12
Orange County sheriff and undersheriff: ‘Some of the events documented in the AG’s report constitute criminal conduct by the Governor’ Last week, after reading the NYS Attorney General’s report, Sheriff Carl E. DuBois and Undersheriff Kenneth T. Jones called... Letters to the Editor 17 Aug 2021 | 07:47
The fallout from Cuomo’s resignation The reaction was lightening quick to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement Tuesday, Aug. 10, that he would resign his office.... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2021 | 03:07
Orange County Sheriff DuBois and Undersheriff Jones: Cuomo should resign It is clear, following the release of the Attorney General’s investigative report, that no state, county or local government... Letters to the Editor 04 Aug 2021 | 07:58
Both Republicans and Democrats reacted swiftly this week to New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ report on the sexual harassment charges leveled against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Members of both parties called on Cuomo to resign and, if not, to be impeached. Photo By Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York. Republicans on Cuomo: ‘Time is up’ New York State Republican office holders issued the following statements after the release of Attorney General Letitia James’... Letters to the Editor 03 Aug 2021 | 02:52
Democrats on Cuomo: Resign The President: Cuomo ‘should resign’ President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he believes New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign... Letters to the Editor 03 Aug 2021 | 02:26
UrbanXtracts, one of the first licensed hemp cultivators and processors in the State of New York, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Warwick Valley Local Development Corporation and key stakeholders to celebrate the opening of its first local hemp manufacturing facility in Warwick on Wednesday, July 21. Photos by Roger Gavan. UrbanXtracts opens hemp processing and development center UrbanXtracts, one of the first licensed hemp cultivators and processors in the State of New York, hosted a ribbon-cutting... Business 26 Jul 2021 | 03:56
COVID. Six county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks Six of New York’s county executives called Sunday for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord... Local News 19 May 2021 | 11:46
From left, New York State Senator Mike Martucci, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin and State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec in downtown Warwick last Sunday. Photo provided by WTBQ Station Manager Taylor Sterling. Warwick. Leading GOP gubernatorial contender Rep. Lee Zeldin visits Warwick On Sunday, May 16, the leading New York gubernatorial contender Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Republican and four-term Long Island member... Local News 18 May 2021 | 09:25
The 10-mile emergency evacuation zone circling the power plants in Buchanan include the towns of Cornwall, Highland, Tuxedo and Woodbury in Orange County. It also included Bear Mountain and Harriman state parks. Source: Indian Point Energy Center (safesecurevital.com/emergency-preparedness) Gone fission: Controversial Indian Point nuclear plant shuts down Indian Point stopped producing nuclear power Friday, capping a decades-long battle over a key source of electricity in the... Local News 05 May 2021 | 11:04
