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
New York State
Lawmakers urge investigation into series of deaths at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
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
Regional Power Outage Affects West Point
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
Elected Officials, Union Leaders Call for Continued Increased Road Safety Investments in Next State Budget
NYSDOT Region 8, which includes the Hudson Valley, has the worst rated roads in the state Montrose, NY – A bipartisan group of elected officials and representatives from over a dozen labor unions from the lower Hudson Valley called for increased road safety investments in the next State Budget at a press conference today held here at the International Union of Operating … [Read more...] about Elected Officials, Union Leaders Call for Continued Increased Road Safety Investments in Next State Budget
Rand Announces Bid for New York State Senate in District 38
Rockland County, NY — Joe Rand, current Mayor of the Village of Nyack and longtime local business leader, has officially launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination in New York State Senate District 38, which includes most of Rockland County. Rand announced his candidacy today highlighting his background in both the private and public sectors. Before entering local … [Read more...] about Rand Announces Bid for New York State Senate in District 38