Rideshare Drivers Win Worker Protections In NY | Week In Review

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Who could blame you if you missed the news everyone is talking about this week because you were putting the Halloween decorations away, then searching for the beach umbrella on a rare October beach day, then looking for winter coats the next day, then breaking out the Christmas decorations, but maybe we should be thinking about Thanksgiving plans first and is this school picture week? Oh, don't forget to set the clocks back, and there's an election coming up.

Take a deep breath — we can't help with raking the leaves or winterizing the windows, but we can catch you up with what you missed in the meantime.

NY Reclaims $328M Of Earnings 'Cheated' From Drivers By Uber, Lyft

The historic agreement marks the largest backpay settlement that the NYS Office of the Attorney General has ever won.

Gas Line Strike Causes Explosion, Fire In Wappingers Falls

Officials said five first responders were also injured, most from smoke inhalation.

Unlicensed Teen Driver In Crash That Killed Sgt. Gualdino Is Indicted

The 16-year-old turned himself in on Monday and was arraigned in the Youth Part of Westchester County Court.

Miriam Rocah Will Not Seek 2nd Term As Westchester DA

The Scarsdale resident said it was a difficult decision, but the right one for her and her family.

Deep Racial Gaps In Homeownership: New Report From NY AG's Office

Unequal access to affordable credit is pervasive across New York's metro areas including Long Island and the Hudson Valley, James said.

NY Cannabis Farmers Face Ruin: Hearing On Adult-Use Rollout

Farmers, growers, and business owners have risked resources for NY's delay-plagued cannabis industry, Sen. Hinchey told Patch.

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