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Orangetown
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Temporary Restraining Order Granted To Orangetown To Prevent Hotel From Housing Migrants Temporary Restraining Order Granted To Orangetown To Prevent Hotel From Housing Migrants
Temporary Restraining Order Granted To Orangetown To Prevent Hotel From Housing Migrants A Hudson Valley hotel will not be able to accept a busload of migrants and asylum seekers sent by New York City under a temporary restraining order granted late Tuesday, May 9. The request was granted by Rockland Supreme Court Judge Christine D'Alessio at the request of Orangetown officials, said Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny during a press conference on Wednesday, May 10.  Under the order, the hotel's permits and certificate of occupancy do not permit the business to house migrants for up to four months. The restraining order was sought after town officials found that the O…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
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COVID-19: Nassau Ranks No. 1 Among NY Counties For Vaccination Rate, Here's Latest Data COVID-19: Nassau Ranks No. 1 Among NY Counties For Vaccination Rate, Here's Latest Data
Covid-19: Nassau Ranks No. 1 Among NY Counties For Vaccination Rate, Here's Latest Data Nassau County continues to lead the way in rolling out its COVID-19 vaccination program as it leads the way among the major counties in New York in getting shots in the arms of eligible adults. This week, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that more than 76 percent of adults - including 93 percent of seniors - have received at least one dose of the vaccine, representing the highest rate among counties with populations greater than 200,000. Statewide, the state is reporting that 69.2 percent of adults have received at least one dose as New York inches closer to the 70 percent ben…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
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Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations
Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations An emotional. Andrew Cuomo was apologetic during his first public appearance since three allegations of sexual harassment were made public in the past week, but said he won't resign. Cuomo said that he was “embarrassed,” “feels awful,” and “felt bad for making anyone uncomfortable,” though he was adamant that he “never touched anyone inappropriately.” “I fully support a woman’s right to come forward. And I think it should be encouraged in every way,” Cuomo said on Wednesday, March 3 following a COVID-19 briefing in Albany. “I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncom…

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by Zak Failla
Orangetown
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COVID-19: Rockland Opens Vaccination Registration For Those With Health Conditions COVID-19: Rockland Opens Vaccination Registration For Those With Health Conditions
Covid-19: Rockland Opens Vaccination Registration For Those With Health Conditions Rockland County has announced it is opening up space for 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines for those with underlying health conditions. The sign-up will begin at 4 p.m., Monday, March, 1, and is expected to be full within minutes, said officials with the Rockland County Health Department. The department is able to offer the vaccine after receiving 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine to vaccinate persons with certain qualifying underlying health conditions who live in the state and residents and staff of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) facilities.  The health departm…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
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COVID-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data COVID-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data
Covid-19: Here's Where Long Island Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data Long Island continues to increase its hospital bed capacity amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections, but still has the lowest percentage of available beds in the state. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, there are now 1,122 Long Islanders hospitalized with the virus as of Tuesday, Dec. 22, up from 1,013 patients late last week. The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 represents 0.04 percent of Long Island’s population, and there is currently 25 percent of the region’s hospital beds available. According to officials, the 25 percent of available hospital b…

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by Zak Failla
Orangetown
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COVID-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Clusters Increase In Orange, Rockland; New Breakdown By Towns Some alarm bells are ringing for certain health officials in New York who are investigating new COVID-19 clusters that cropped up in Rockland and Orange counties. On Monday, Sept. 28, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that there has been a sharp uptick in new COVID-19 cases in Rockland, Orange, and in some parts of Brooklyn. Statewide, there were 52,936 COVID-19 tests administered yesterday, with 834 (1.5 percent) testing positive. There are currently 543 people hospitalized with the virus and there were 11 new fatalities. The 1.5 percent infection rate is up from 1.02 percent on Saturday, …

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by Zak Failla
Armonk
Politics
Latimer Family Owes Nearly $42,000 In Property Taxes Latimer Family Owes Nearly $42,000 In Property Taxes
Latimer Family Owes Nearly $42,000 In Property Taxes This story has been updated. County Executive George Latimer's wife owes nearly $42,000 in county, city and school taxes on the estate, according to public records. Robin Latimer's mother, Alice Phelps, resided at 60 Roosevelt Ave. in Rye, a home that Latimer's wife inherited after her death. In these public records, Robin Phelps Latimer is listed as owner of the property -- and owes at least $35,531 in Rye City School District taxes for six years dating back to 2012; 6,053 in city taxes plus some penalties for three years; and $5,814 in county taxes for two years. Latimer relea…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains
Politics
Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget
Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget It's still subject to review and approval by the county Board of Legislators, but Westchester County Executive George Latimer has proposed his annual spending plan for 2019. The $1.94 billion budget maintains vital county government services, leaves the "rainy day" emergency fund intact and stays within the state-mandated tax cap. Delivering on last year's promise to "move Westchester," the Democrat from Rye released his first operating budget.  “I am proud to present this budget to Westchester taxpayers and the Board of Legislators – my partner in responsible government," Latimer sai…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield
Neighbors
Middletown's Race 4 Space Competition For Businesses Is Underway Middletown's Race 4 Space Competition For Businesses Is Underway
Middletown's Race 4 Space Competition For Businesses Is Underway Finding the perfect retail location isn’t always simple. Location and rent are major factors to consider when finding the perfect space for a business. But the City of Middletown, New York is making the process a little bit easier. The City of Middletown and Mayor Joseph M. DeStefano recently announced the Race 4 Space Competition at the Rail Trail Commons: a business attraction competition designed to fill four newly created retail spaces in the former Woolworth’s Department Store on North Street. Applicants will compete for one of these spaces along with a matching grant of up to $20,000 …

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Cortlandt
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Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Under Investigation, Report Says Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Under Investigation, Report Says
Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Under Investigation, Report Says The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department is under criminal investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a report by LoHud. Specifics of the probe have not been released. The State of New York, Westchester County District attorney’s office and the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department are collaborating on a joint investigation, a spokesman for state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli told LoHud in this Tax Watch report.  State and local officials -- including Croton's mayor and village manager -- declined to discuss the probe. The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department is a volunteer departme…

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