It's Primary Day!
New York State and local primary elections take place on June 28. New York voters will vote for governor, lieutenant governor, state assembly, and.... read more
Republican Candidates for Governor Face Off in Only Debate before Primary Election Day on June 28
By Yehudit GarmaiseThe Republican candidates vying to run as New York’s nominee for governor faced off tonight in the only debate in.... read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul Prepares to Take on her Opponents in Two Upcoming Debates
By Yehudit Garmaise Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is ready to take on her challengers on the debating stage: twice before New York’s.... read more
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Resigns: Effective Immediately, Hours after He was Arrested for Campaign Finance Scheme
By Yehudit Garmaise Lieutenant Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned: effective immediately, after he was arrested this morning for bribing a.... read more
Disgraced Former Gov. Cuomo Officially not Running as a Democrat, Considers Running as An Independent
By Yehudit Garmaise Disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has released two campaign-style television appearances, has not submitted the.... read more
Airmont Village Elects New Representatives, Strikes Down ‘Fire Pit’ Law
By: Yitzy Fried A number of prominent askonim from the Airmont community were elected at the Airmont village meeting on Monday to.... read more
NY Lawmakers Miss Another Budget Deadline, as Conflicts over Bail Reform Heat Up
By Yehudit GarmaiseNew York state lawmakers passed an extension Monday to complete their 2023 budget, as they continue to passionately.... read more
NY Lawmakers Face 4pm Deadline to Resolve Bail Reform Discord in State Budget
By Yehudit GarmaiseDisagreement on bail reform has caused New York lawmakers, who have until 4pm today to come to a consensus, to miss.... read more
Breaking News: Senate Passes Bill to Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent, Would be Problematic for Orthodox Jews
By: Yehuda Alter This afternoon, three days after “springing forward,” to the Daylight Savings Time schedule, the United States.... read more
New Hempstead Residents to Choose New Mayor on Tuesday
By Sarah Morgenstern Tomorrow is Election Day from, 9am to 9pm, in the village of New Hempstead, and residents are encouraged to get.... read more
Jewish Leaders Meet with Members of UN to Evacuate Ukrainians, Help them Resettle
By Yehudit Garmaise After spending several days seeing with his own eyes what is happening in Ukraine and Moldova,.... read more
Russia Invades Ukraine: Updates
By Yehudit GarmaiseRussia Inches Closer to KyivSatellite images are showing flanks of Russian tanks and armored vehicles.... read more
Rockland County Legislators Stand with Ukraine
“While innocent Ukrainian men, women and children were asleep in their beds, Vladimir Putin chose to launch a war on a free and independent.... read more
Legislator Wieder Considers Running for the NY Assembly in Rockland County
By Sarah MorgensternRockland County Legislator Aron Wieder is seriously considering running for a seat in the New York state Assembly.... read more
Rockland County Executive Ed Day Sworn in for Third Term
County Executive Ed Day was sworn in for his third term Monday, January 3rd. Numerous people participated in the ceremony including Chestnut Ridge.... read more
