Expanded ‘move over’ law now in effect Starting March 27, New York’s “move over” law will expand, requiring drivers to slow down and move over when approaching... Home 22 Mar 2024 | 10:09
On March 19, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul made a reproductive health care announcement. ( Photo by Darren McGee, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York under an order signed by state health officials on Tuesday,... News 21 Mar 2024 | 11:56
NYS Congressional District 18, currently represented by Democrat Pat Ryan. ( Map by The Graduate Center, City University of New York) New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge in fight for House New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new Democrat-drawn congressional map on Wednesday that gives the party a modest boost... News 01 Mar 2024 | 11:40
An example of a lithium-ion battery used in consumer goods. ( Photo courtesy the U.S. Fire Administration) State issues safety tips on lithium-ion battery use for consumers Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the safe use of consumer products... News 15 Feb 2024 | 03:50
The view from the top of Schunnemunk State Park, with Storm King Mountain in the distance. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) New Yorkers invited to share their favorite state park memories New York State is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by asking... News 06 Feb 2024 | 03:28
Governor Kathy Hochul signs a bill expanding the definition of rape. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) New York expands the legal definition of rape to include many forms of nonconsensual sexual contact New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill... News 01 Feb 2024 | 01:36
The proposed territory for the village of Seven Springs would have fallen in the area between Kiyas Joel and the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. ( Image by Google Maps) New village rules squeeze out Seven Springs proposal Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law legislation aimed at making it harder for groups to establish villages within... Local News 27 Dec 2023 | 11:01
Hochul signs bill aligning local elections with statewide races New York’s governor has signed into law a bill changing the state’s election calendar so that more local elections are timed... News 26 Dec 2023 | 10:02
New York removes medical debt from credit reports Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in New York residents’ credit reports under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy... News 14 Dec 2023 | 04:13
DA Hoovler Urges sober driving this Thanksgiving The day before droves of people hit the roadways to celebrate Thanksgiving with family, Orange County District Attorney David... News 22 Nov 2023 | 01:59
Hochul: NYS legal cannabis market poised to be one of the largest in the world In a recent press release, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the largest expansion of New York State’s legal cannabis market to... News 10 Oct 2023 | 01:50
The ground at Bear Mountain State Park collapsed under a state Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation vehicle at the maintenance depot. Photos provided PBA of New York State. Encon Officers, Forest Rangers and Park Police respond to catastrophes caused by torrential rains As many New Yorkers’ lives were put in jeopardy due to the recent historic rainstorms, Governor Kathy Hochul once again called... News 14 Jul 2023 | 01:13
Flooding near the Long Mountain traffic circle on Sunday, July 9. Photo courtesy of New York State Police ( Photo courtesy of New York State Police) ‘You would not believe the devastation’ The impacts stemming from Sunday’s flash flood are still being felt across the area and Town of Woodbury Supervisor Thomas... Home 12 Jul 2023 | 02:02
This is the view just above the road leading to the Thayer Hotel at the U.S. Military Academy. Photo by Megan Cardone. ‘You would not believe the devastation’ New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus in declaring a state of emergency after Sunday’s... Local News 10 Jul 2023 | 05:59
Governor’s executive order prepares for more asylum seekers New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order last week that she said will allow the state to mobilize more National... News 17 May 2023 | 02:11