Hudson Valley
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Troy approves New York’s first local law regulating license plate readers
The council voted 6-0 Thursday, Oct. 1, to approve Local Law No. 3, which would establish standards governing the city’s use of automatic license plate readers.
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Mike Lawler’s Iran war votes are costing Hudson Valley drivers at the pump
Drivers in Lawler’s district are paying about $1.30 more per gallon than they were a year ago, and the Republican has repeatedly voted against ending the war that pushed prices up.
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Halloween, autumn spur boom to Westchester economy. What’s on tap
Visitors come in droves to immerse in a mix of Halloween and history, providing a boost to the Westchester economy every autumn.
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Local coalition launches weekend Newburgh ferry pilot to prove cross-Hudson demand
The Newburgh ferry to Beacon, shut down last year after years of ridership declines, will make a comeback the first two weekends of October thanks to a grassroots revival campaign on both sides of the Hudson River.
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Rep Mike Lawler’s vote for a nearly $1 trillion Medicaid cut puts New Yorkers’ coverage at risk
Nearly 14,000 NY-17 enrollees lost eligibility for New York’s expanded Essential Plan this summer, and state officials estimate at least 475,000 New Yorkers could lose Medicaid when work requirements begin in January.
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Lawler, Conley spar over Trump, data centers, ICE in NY-17 debate
The Sept. 28 NY-17 debate touched on topics that ranged from lowering household costs to U.S. military aid for Israel and soaring college costs.
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Mike Lawler wants accountability for Democrats accused of abuse, but gives Republicans a pass
The Hudson Valley congressman has said colleagues who “knew” about Eric Swalwell’s alleged misconduct should be “held accountable.” He’s applied no such standard to two Republican colleagues he has taken campaign cash from and defended amid abuse and misconduct allegations of their own.
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‘He’s the epitome of Washington corruption’: Cait Conley takes aim at Mike Lawler
Conley, a Democrat, is fighting to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Hudson Valley). Her message was met with an enthusiastic reception from rally attendees.
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Westchester village named ‘best place to visit in fall’ by USA Today
Sleepy Hollow, legendary for its place in Washington Irving’s eponymous tale, is a hub for fall festivities including an array of activities come Halloween.
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5 things to know about the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Saugerties is home to the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, a zero-waste food festival with a wholesome history.
