The New York State Office of Cannabis Management has launched the “Higher Education” statewide campaign to give New Yorkers easy access to evidence-based cannabis education. Photo illustration by Alesia Kozik via pexels.com. State launches ‘Higher Education’ campaign to empower consumers with cannabis knowledge The New York State Office of Cannabis Management has launched the “Higher Education” statewide campaign to give New Yorkers... Business 19 Apr 2025 | 02:07
State Sen. James Skoufis and others lawmakers are calling for the overhaul of the Public Service Commission for exercising “little more than a wrist-slap for greedy utility companies.” NYS Senate photo. ( dino.Senate1) State approves increased electric and gas delivery rates for O&R customers The New York State Public Service Commission has approved increased electric and gas delivery rates for Orange and Rockland... Local News 26 Mar 2025 | 10:58
DEC urges New Yorkers to respect wildlife by leaving young animals alone New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminded New Yorkers to appreciate... Columns 20 May 2024 | 10:01
Don’t feed the deer Now that white-tailed deer hunting seasons have ended throughout most of New York State, it may be tempting to begin feeding... Letters to the Editor 31 Jan 2024 | 01:59
Marie and James Osborne with one of their grandchildren. James Osborne was recently elected to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame. James Osborne named to the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has inducted James Osborne, the longtime Section IX... Sports 18 Sep 2023 | 02:06
‘We are owed better representation’ Recently, our sitting New York State Senator, James Skoufis, was invited to call in to a radio program hosted on WTBQ and... Letters to the Editor 17 Aug 2023 | 12:41
State Sen. James Skoufis Skoufis: Orange County wins big in final state budget Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) announced several big wins for his Orange County constituents in the final state... Local News 03 May 2023 | 10:09
State Sen. James Skoufis and Assemblyman Chris Eachus pose with Lieutenant General Steven Gilland, the 61st superintendent of the United States Military Academy, cadets and members of the senator’s senior staff on April 26th at West Point Day. Photo provided by State Sen. James Skoufis’ office. Albany. Skoufis, Eachus honor cadets during 71st annual West Point Day Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) welcomed cadets and leadership from... Local News 28 Apr 2023 | 07:52
(L-R) Assemblyman Karl Brabenec and Town of Monroe Highway Superintendent James “Pat” Patterson with other local Highway Superintendents who traveled to Albany to lobby for increased funding for local roadways. ( Photo provided) Albany. ‘Local Roads Matter’ lobby day highlights need for funding The New York State County Highway Superintendents Association and the New York State Association of Town Superintendents... Local News 05 Apr 2023 | 04:31
Planned Parenthood celebrates the second legislative passage of New York’s Equal Rights Amendment Wendy Stark, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York issued the following statement after the New York... Letters to the Editor 26 Jan 2023 | 11:54
Yasmine Bouachri Skoufis elevates Monroe-Woodbury grad Yasmine Bouachri to senior team State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) has announced the appointment of Yasmine Bouachri, a Monroe-Woodbury graduate,... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 02:25
(Left to right) Chief Patrick Tenaglia, Kimberly Gutman, and Mayor Lou Medina with bags of hats and gloves they collected for the drive (1) ( Photo by Jared A. Castañeda) Donations, police reaccreditation and new village hall update in Harriman Over 320 pairs of gloves and hats were collected at the Village of Harriman New Hats and Gloves Drive, concluded earlier... Home 19 Dec 2022 | 04:45
Heightened danger of deer on road collisions The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded drivers... Home 31 Oct 2022 | 10:58
Another view of Republicans Dear Editor, Facts matter! 1st Black Senator? A Republican in 1870. 1st Black Democrat Senator? In 1993, 123 years later.... Letters to the Editor 30 Oct 2022 | 09:17
Police Blotters – Oct. 7, 2022 Harriman Village Police Sept. 30 Gustavo Juarez, 29, of Poughkeepsie, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed... Police & Fire 10 Oct 2022 | 10:48
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