New York State

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at improving accessibility for people with disabilities, seniors and injured veterans by requiring adult-sized changing stations in a wide range of public facilities across the state. The “Traveling With Dignity Act” passed both houses of the state Legislature and now awaits action by Gov. Kathy … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Approve ‘Traveling With Dignity Act’

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — Hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the Hudson Valley are preparing to participate in the 11th annual Hudson Valley Gives online fundraising campaign scheduled for May 20. Organized by the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland, the 24-hour online giving event supports charitable organizations throughout the region and has raised … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Gives Returns May 20th

BEDFORD, N.Y. — Two state lawmakers are urging New York corrections officials to investigate a series of recent deaths at a women’s prison in Westchester County, including two apparent suicides within the past month. Pete Harckham and Chris Burdick sent a joint letter to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision requesting a review of conditions … [Read more...] about Lawmakers urge investigation into series of deaths at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

Update: 11:26 am - Most residents now reporting that power is restored. WEST POINT, N.Y. - A power outage affected the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and neighboring areas this morning - in the Town of Highlands, including Fort Montgomery. The outage, which began early Tuesday morning, has been traced to a substation issue in Harriman, according to utility provider … [Read more...] about Regional Power Outage Affects West Point