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NY School Board Member's ICE Role Prompts Call For Resignation From Immigration Group NY School Board Member's ICE Role Prompts Call For Resignation From Immigration Group
NY School Board Member's ICE Role Prompts Call For Resignation From Immigration Group A local immigration advocacy group is calling for the resignation of a Putnam County school board member, alleging his work with federal immigration enforcement creates fear within the community—a claim that has drawn sharp pushback from another trustee.  The group Hudson Valley Patriots for Immigration Reform posted on Facebook on Sunday, Jan. 18, urging residents to attend an upcoming Mahopac Central School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, and demand the resignation of Trustee Christopher Harrigan, who the group says works as an agent with Immigration and Cust…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life
NY Medic, Cartoonist Who Answered Countless Calls Now Faces Fight Of His Life A beloved Capital Region paramedic who has spent more than four decades answering emergency calls is now fighting for his own life — and the community he served is answering back. Ed O’Brien, 61, a longtime paramedic and current supervisor with Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS, is awaiting a life-saving liver transplant at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to a GoFundMe organized by family friend Mike McEvoy of Queensbury. Within 24 hours of the fundraiser launching, donations poured in from across the EMS community and beyond, surpassing its initial $18,000 goal and prompting organizers to raise th…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At City Hall In Westchester County Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At City Hall In Westchester County
Hulu Series Starring Claire Danes Films At City Hall In Westchester County Lights, cameras, and a little Hollywood buzz landed inside Yonkers City Hall this week.  Film crews for Hulu’s upcoming drama “The Spot” set up inside City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 15, for a shoot featuring Emmy Award-winning actress Claire Danes, according to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.  The mayor added that Danes stopped for a photo with City Hall security guard Jenna, and Deputy Mayor Gerry had a chance to chat with series creator Ed Solomon.  Solomon is known for writing blockbuster films, including “Men in Black” and “Now You See Me."  According to a report from Deadl…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race
Former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race A new Republican challenger has joined the race to take on Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont this fall. Betsy McCaughey, 77, who once served as New York lieutenant governor, hosts a weekend show on conservative news network Newsmax and writes a column for The New York Post, filed paperwork to run on Thursday, Jan. 15.  In a video posted to her X account, McCaughey said she would focus on curbing property tax increases, exempting most seniors from property taxes, lowering energy costs, and repealing “Lefty Lamont’s” housing law. The law overrides local zoning rules to allow apartments and mult…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life 'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life
'Looking For a Hero': 13-Year-Old NY Boy Needs Kidney Donor To Save His Life A Long Island teenager who has battled kidney disease since birth is now urgently searching for a living kidney donor as his condition worsens. Elias Manolis, 13, is in stage 4 kidney failure and needs a transplant to survive, according to his family and the organizations advocating on his behalf. Elias was born with hydronephrosis caused by a ureterovesical junction (UVJ) obstruction, a condition that prevented his kidneys from draining properly and caused permanent damage early in life, his family said. Despite multiple surgeries and years of treatment, doctors say his kidneys can no lo…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Tallest Building Opens On This Westchester County City's Waterfront With 250 Apartments New Tallest Building Opens On This Westchester County City's Waterfront With 250 Apartments
New Tallest Building Opens On This Westchester County City's Waterfront With 250 Apartments A city in Westchester County has a new high point in its skyline.  Yonkers officials marked the opening of Hudson 44, a 27-story residential tower at 44 Hudson St., now the tallest building in the city, Mayor Mike Spano announced Wednesday, Jan. 14. Rising along the city’s waterfront, the development adds 250 residential units, including 25 designated as affordable housing, according to the mayor. The project represents one of the largest recent residential investments in the city’s ongoing waterfront redevelopment.  The building includes a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-be…

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by Ben Crnic
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Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!' Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!'
Desperate Mom's Game Day Saved By NY Sports Bar With Sense Of Humor: 'We Feel Your Pain!' A Long Island sports bar is scoring laughs — and new fans — after a simple Uber Eats order turned into a moment every parent instantly recognized. The relatable exchange played out after Holbrook mom Tracy Reilly McCarthy praised Rudi’s Bar and Grill in Patchogue for taking her special request seriously — and having fun with it. In a post on the Long Island Foodies Facebook group, McCarthy said she ordered lunch for her children through Uber Eats and left a message pleading for plain fries so she could “watch football in peace.” “Please NO seasoning on the fries please please :) my kids ar…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State
Sweeping Cost, Safety Proposals Unveiled At Hochul’s 2026 State Of The State Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her 2026 State of the State agenda, pitching more than 200 proposals aimed at lowering everyday costs, expanding housing, strengthening public safety, and protecting New Yorkers amid rising economic and political pressures. Standing before lawmakers Tuesday, Jan. 13, Hochul framed her address around affordability and stability, laying out what her office called a “clear, actionable plan” to support families while preparing the state for the future. “I’ve said from the beginning: your family is my fight,” Hochul said. “And in this moment, when the future feels full…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police
Grown Man Loses It, Punches Teen During NY High School Basketball Brawl: Police A Long Island man is facing charges after allegedly punching a teenage player during a chaotic fight that erupted at a high school basketball game. The altercation unfolded around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, during the closing moments of a game between Half Hollow Hills West and Comsewogue High School, Suffolk County Police told Daily Voice. With less than a minute remaining and Half Hollow Hills West leading 63–52, a fight broke out between players on the court. That’s when 36-year-old Jeffrey Vernot, a spectator, ran toward the melee and struck a 15-year-old Comsewogue player, police sai…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan
Petition To Block Proposed ICE Detention Facility In NY Launched By Rep. Pat Ryan Opposition to a proposed federal immigration detention facility in Orange County has escalated as Congressman Pat Ryan announces the launch of a Hudson Valley-wide petition urging residents to reject the plans.  Ryan’s announcement follows reporting by The Washington Post that a vacant warehouse in the Chester Industrial Park could be used as part of a nationwide Immigration and Customs Enforcement plan to house up to 80,000 immigrants in large warehouse-style detention centers.  According to Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit based in Cornwall-On-Hudson, one potentia…

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by Ben Crnic
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After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video
After CVS Killing, NY Bill Would Force Businesses To Quickly Hand Over Surveillance Video A bill proposed in New York would require private businesses to promptly turn over surveillance footage to police after serious crimes, following the Christmas Day killing of a 23-year-old CVS employee on Long Island. The legislation, dubbed the Edeedson “Joshy” Cine, Jr. Transparency Act, aims to prevent delays that lawmakers say can hinder criminal investigations during their most critical early hours. If passed, the bill would require businesses to release relevant surveillance footage to law enforcement within 24 hours of a written request tied to an active felony investigation believed…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over 'Reckless' Halting Of Offshore Wind Projects New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration over what she called its “reckless”decision to suspend construction on major offshore wind projects off Long Island. In two separate lawsuits filed last week, James argued the move is unlawful and threatens jobs, energy reliability, and the state’s climate goals. The move comes a month after the US Department of the Interior issued stop-work orders halting construction on the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind projects, citing unspecified national security concerns, as Daily Voice reported. James said the orders were issue…

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by Michael Mashburn