• Lawler and Conley Clash on Debate Hosted by Pix 11

    The candidates for New York’s 17th Congressional District challenged each other’s records and independence while offering competing approaches to housing, artificial intelligence and public safety. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley traded sharp accusations during their second debate in the race for New York’s 17th Congressional District, presenting voters with different explanations […]

  • Weber and Rand Local Endorsements and Fundraising in State Senate District 38 Race

    HAVERSTRAW, NY — Republican Bill Weber and Democrat Joe Rand are highlighting support from elected officials and residents alike, in their race for New York State Senate District 38, with Weber publishing an endorsement roster spanning several levels of government and Rand announcing backing from three Haverstraw-area leaders. Weber’s campaign website lists Congressman Mike Lawler, […]

  • Caridi Crosses Party Lines to Back Lawler

    Montebello, NY – Montebello Deputy Mayor Stacy Caridi, a Democrat, endorsed Republican Congressman Mike Lawler for reelection on Oct. 5, citing federal funding for local infrastructure and Lawler’s positions on Israel and antisemitism among the reasons for her decision. Caridi announced the endorsement in a video released by Lawler’s campaign. She said she has known […]

  • Eleven Law Enforcement Unions Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler for Reelection

    HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Eleven law enforcement organizations representing officers across the Hudson Valley, New York City and New York State endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection Monday during an event in Rockland County. The organizations collectively represent more than 80,000 law enforcement officers statewide, according to Lawler’s campaign. The Republican congressman is seeking another […]

  • Lawler Campaign Says Conley Declined CNN, NBC Debate Invitations, Still Awaiting Answer

    The NY-17 Congressional District Representative had proposed a series of public debates, back in June of 2026. by Kim Anderson, Assistant Editor PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — The reelection campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said Friday that Democratic challenger Cait Conley has declined proposed debates on CNN and NBC, escalating a dispute between the […]

  • Correction Officer Indicted After Allegedly Placing Laxative in Colleague’s Coffee

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County correction officer has been indicted on multiple criminal charges after allegedly placing a laxative pill in a fellow officer’s coffee while on duty at the Rockland County Jail, prosecutors announced. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office said Russell Thorne, 63, of Greenwood Lake, was arraigned in Rockland County […]