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SAUGERTIES, N.Y. —  A state bill that expands protections for victims of domestic violence and their families has passed unanimously through the state Senate Monday, according to state Sen. Michelle Hinchey.The legislation, known as Melanie’s Law, was unanimously passed by the Senate, said Hinchey, who sponsored the bill. Sen. Rob Rolison, R-Poughkeepsie, was a co-sponsor.Melanie’s […]

A championship-winning cheerleading team from a Hudson Valley high school got the chance to celebrate their impressive accomplishment with local lawmakers at the New York State Capitol. The Putnam County cheerleading team, the Putnam …

Senator Michelle Hinchey along with representatives from the Hudson Valley and Cheryl Chianese were all on hand in Albany earlier this week to advocate for Melanie’s Law.

The choice for voters in the next election could see a change very soon. Today lawmakers plan to vote on new congressional maps.

Press Release:

“As elected officials on the national level continue to be divided, our goal in the City of Poughkeepsie is to be united,” Yvonne Flowers told an audience at the Poughkeepsie High School auditorium after taking the oath of office as the first African American to serve as the city’s mayor. Flowers asked for community support […]

The governor on Thursday addressed questions about legislative support.

State lawmakers met to explore the causes and effects of poverty, and what the legislature can do on the policy side.

How should NY address poverty in small to mid-sized cities? New York State

Thursday afternoon, the Dutchess County Emergency response began to receive reports of an explosion. The eruption caused an apartment building to collapse, resulting in dozens of injuries.