$2M Housing Grant Received By Newburgh Land Bank

The funding was secured through settlements with the nation’s largest banks over misconduct that contributed to the housing crisis.

Town Of Poughkeepsie Sued By Developer

The town denied a zoning change.

City Of Poughkeepsie Updates Snow Removal Streets For Friday/Saturday

The city expanded its snow emergency to facilitate snow removal.

Garbage Pickup Canceled For Friday In City Of Poughkeepsie

City officials said sanitation service will start again as soon as possible.

Newburgh Council Votes To Keep Local Officers Out Of Immigration Law

Local law enforcement will also not be deputized immigration officers.

Ulster County Executive Issues Order to Address Public Health Concerns

The repeal of the Affordable Care Act and proposed replacement is expected to have a dramatic impact on public health and the county budget.

Snow Emergency Declared For City Of Poughkeepsie

Vehicles must be removed from snow emergency streets.

Ulster County Posts Annual Green Fleet Report

The County has implemented electronic fuel use tracking systems and plans to expand its electric vehicle charging station network.

Stewart Airport Security Lapse Discovered

Among the problems was the inability to screen names against the no-fly list.

Poughkeepsie Rally Protests Immigration Ban

Hundreds of people marched and chanted in the City of Poughkeepsie.

Ulster County Building to Highlight 'National Wear Red Day'

Executive Mike Hein announces that the County will recognize American Heart Month by lighting up the Ulster County Office Building.

Funds Awarded to Mid-Hudson Valley Communities in Restore New York Initiative

Nearly $40 million was awarded to 75 municipalities across the state.

Would You Support a Ban on Tobacco Sales at Mid-Hudson Valley Pharmacies?

Rockland lawmakers want local pharmacies to be tobacco-free. Would that work for Poughkeepsie and Newburgh?

Changes Coming to Dutchess County Buses, Routes

The fare box will now no longer require exact change and multi-ride tickets can be purchased and used.

Mark Roithmayr Appointed First CEO Of Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation

His primary focus is to secure the resources needed to find effective drugs for Alzheimer’s disease as quickly as possible.

Woodstock Supervisor Wilber Dies, McKenna Appointed to Replace Him

Jeremy Wilber died New Year's Day of cancer. He continued to lead the town while in hospice care.

Cuomo Signs Bill, Woodbury Gets OK to Collect 'Bed Tax'

The governor had vetoed similar legislation in the past affecting municipalities in the Hudson Valley.

Poughkeepsie Mayor Vetoes 'Speculative' Revenue Items in 2017 Budget

The common council will need six out of eight votes to override the vetoes.

NY Comptroller Issues 'County of Ulster Property Tax Exemptions' Report

'Ensuring the accuracy of property tax exemptions is critical to the overall fairness of the process.'

NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation Seeks Public Input

The NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation is proposing an amendment to the Overlook Mountain Wild Forest Unit Management Plan.

NY Watchdog Group Sues Beacon, Chester, Deerpark for Not Answering FOI Request

The Dutchess and Orange county entities are among 5 out of 246 in the state that did not send Reclaim the records it requested.

Ulster County Celebrates Growing Food and Beverage Cluster

Ulster County Exec Mike Hein announced the availability of new low interest loans for this important sector of the economy.

Ulster County Exec Announces Signing of the Film Tax Credit Extension

The entertainment industry is poised to grow In Ulster County.

Mid-Hudson Valley Election Results 2016: the Winners Are Revealed

Here is how the Mid-Hudson Valley voted in the 2016 election, according to unofficial totals Wednesday.

US Justice Department to Monitor Polls in Orange County

Twenty-eight states have jurisdictions that will be monitored Tuesday.

Mid-Hudson Valley 2016 Election Results

Voters in the Mid-Hudson Valley have cast their ballots for the 2016 general election.

Faso, Teachout Running for 'Battleground' Congressional District 19

Incumbent Republican Rep. Chris Gibson decided not to run for reelection this year.

Fair Campaign Practices Committee Hears Boak, Murphy Complaints

They are vying for election in the 38th State Senate District, which includes Beekman and Pawling.

Former Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun Endorses Schmitt

Colin Schmitt is running for the 99th Assembly District.

Ulster County Announces Available Infrastructure Funding for Municipalities

More than $3 million is to be awarded to towns, villages, and the City.

Gas Installation Closes City of Poughkeepsie Street Wednesday

Emergency vehicles will have access to the road, city officials said.

Newburgh Residents to Get Free Blood Tests Due to Drinking Water Contamination

The state is paying for a filtration system for the city's water source.

Down to the Wire, Mid-Hudson Valley: Register to Vote by Friday

You have limited time to register to cast your vote on November 8 in Poughkeepsie and Newburgh, or to request that absentee ballot.

Carmine Liberta Memorial Bridge Opens in New Paltz

Ulster County Executive Mike Hein was joined by Angela Liberta, wife of the late Carmine Liberta, and area officials for the ribbon cutting.

Ridge Road Reopened After Construction in Dover

There may be on-lane closures as work continues, the county said.

Road Paving to Close 1 City of Poughkeepsie Street Monday

The work had been scheduled on another date.

Ulster County Roadway Renamed for Fallen Hero

Two other roadways were renamed in Westchester County by Governor Cuomo.

Ulster County Designated 'Certified Climate Smart Community' By State

The Town of Mamaroneck was also honored by the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Schmitt Attends Cease and Desist Zone Hearing

Schmitt supports cease and desist zone for the region.

$3.5M Awarded to Dutchess County for Harlem Valley Rail Trail

The southern terminus of the trail is at the Wassaic Train Station.