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Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Hudson Valley, State Data Shows Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Hudson Valley, State Data Shows
Lead Found In Water At Dozens Of Schools In Hudson Valley, State Data Shows Dozens of school districts across the Hudson Valley have detected lead in their drinking water this year under New York’s tightened safety standards, according to newly released state data. The findings come after New York lowered the allowable limit for lead in school drinking water from 15 parts per billion to five parts per billion in 2022. Under the stricter standard, 47 school districts in the Hudson Valley tested above the legal threshold, according to the New York State Department of Health. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children and can cause serious health effects, inc…

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$30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Westchester Downtown $30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Westchester Downtown
$30.7M Deal Brings New Owner To Multi-Housing Development In Westchester Downtown A newly built apartment and retail complex is stepping into a new chapter after being sold for $30.675 million in a deal that underscores continued investment momentum in a Westchester County village's downtown. Real estate firm KABR Group has acquired 1 North Main St., a mixed-use, market-rate development located steps from the Port Chester Metro-North station, according to an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from JLL Capital Markets, which brokered the sale.  The five-story property, completed in 2022, includes market-rate studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments above 7,630…

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Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards
Hochul Backs Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Citing Compassion, Safeguards Gov. Kathy Hochul publicly announced her support for New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act, saying the measure balances individual choice with strict safeguards for vulnerable patients. Hochul outlined her position in an op-ed published Wednesday, Dec. 17, by the Albany Times Union, marking her most direct endorsement yet of legislation that would allow terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live to receive medical assistance to hasten death under limited circumstances. The governor said her decision followed extensive deliberation and conversations with patients and families…

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Swastika Graffiti Found On School Campus In Westchester, Triggers Investigation Swastika Graffiti Found On School Campus In Westchester, Triggers Investigation
Swastika Graffiti Found On School Campus In Westchester, Triggers Investigation Administrators at a Westchester County school are investigating an incident involving hate speech graffiti discovered on campus. According to administrators at the Rye Country Day School, a swastika, described by officials as an “abhorrent insignia of hate and violence," was drawn in water on a campus walkway. Because it was made with water, the marking is no longer visible, administrators said in a letter sent to families. The school’s administration and security department launched a full investigation into the incident, and counselors have been made available to any students or staf…

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Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong' Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong'
Rep. Lawler Condemns Trump's Rob Reiner Post: 'This Statement Is Wrong' Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is speaking out after President Donald Trump blamed the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife on "Trump Derangement Syndrome." "This statement is wrong," Lawler, who represents New York's 17th congressional district, which covers Rockland County, Putnam County and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties, said on social media. "Regardless of one’s political views, no one should be subjected to violence, let alone at the hands of their own son," Lawler said. "It’s a horrible tragedy that should engender sympathy and compassion from everyone in our country, period." Tru…

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From Classroom To Ceremony: Westchester Teacher Officiates Wedding Of Former Students From Classroom To Ceremony: Westchester Teacher Officiates Wedding Of Former Students
From Classroom To Ceremony: Westchester Teacher Officiates Wedding Of Former Students A Westchester County high school teacher recently played a special role in the love story of two former students—by officiating their wedding.  The Briarcliff Manor School District announced this week that Briarcliff High School English teacher Samantha Fishman officiated the wedding of Zoe Koff, Class of 2015, and Greg Kramer, Class of 2016, marking a full-circle moment years after the couple first met as students. According to the district, Koff and Kramer met in math class in 2013 while attending Briarcliff Manor High School. Although they did not begin dating until 2019, both remai…

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These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations
These Films, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Earn 31 Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Nominations Westchester County is celebrating a major awards-season milestone after productions filmed across the region earned 31 nominations between the 2026 Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards. The nominations span top categories, including Best Motion Picture, Best TV Series, acting, directing, and craft honors, reinforcing Westchester’s position as one of the most in-demand filming locations in the region, county officials said. Film and TV Projects Lead Awards Season The county said its diverse locations, from Hudson River towns to northern farms, as well as mid-century architecture to…

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Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik
Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has officially launched his campaign for New York governor, setting up a high-profile Republican primary fight with Rep. Elise Stefanik. Blakeman announced his run Tuesday, Dec. 9, releasing a campaign video and posting on X that he plans to “Put New York First” by focusing on public safety, taxes, and utility costs. “Our state is struggling with high taxes, rising utility bills, and rising crime,” Blakeman wrote. “New Yorkers deserve a proven leader who will put New York first” Blakeman pointed to his record as Nassau County executive, including keep…

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Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Launches Campaign For NY State Senate Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Launches Campaign For NY State Senate
Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Launches Campaign For NY State Senate The mayor of a Rockland County village has announced his candidacy for the New York State Senate in the 38th District. Nyack Mayor Joseph Rand, a Democrat, has entered the race highlighting what he calls a proven record of problem-solving, fiscal responsibility, and securing millions in grants and investments during his tenure as mayor. “I am a local mayor, where the job is solving problems and getting things done, not playing politics," Mayor Rand said in the announcement, also saying that current Republican minority representation leaves Rockland taxpayers without the support they ne…

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Sun River Health Raises $1M At 50th Anniversary Cornucopia Gala Sun River Health Raises $1M At 50th Anniversary Cornucopia Gala
Sun River Health Raises $1M At 50th Anniversary Cornucopia Gala Sun River Health was pleased to welcome more than 500 guests at Cornucopia 2025 – the organization’s annual fundraising gala – this year celebrating their 50th anniversary. Held at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan, the evening’s celebration honored five decades of expanding access to high-quality, compassionate health care in communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, partners, and friends, an incredible $1 million was raised to support continued access to care for the more than 250,000 patients who rely on Sun River Health’s s…

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Ben Stiller Holds Surprise Event At Stew Leonard's In Westchester Ben Stiller Holds Surprise Event At Stew Leonard's In Westchester
Ben Stiller Holds Surprise Event At Stew Leonard's In Westchester Hollywood star Ben Stiller made a splash in Westchester on Wednesday, Dec. 4, stopping by a Stew Leonard’s for a midday meet-and-greet that drew fans eager to see the actor — and try his new beverage.  The appearance, held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., was announced by Stew Leonard's in Yonkers earlier in the day on Wednesday, teasing that Stiller would be on-site promoting Stiller’s Soda, his newly launched fizzy drink available in Root Beer and Lemon Lime flavors.   “Ben Stiller has a soda? Yes!” Stew Leonard’s wrote in its promotional post, adding that the drinks are on sale three for $…

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PHOTOS: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley PHOTOS: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley
Photos: 'Law & Order: SVU' Films In Hudson Valley A day of filming for “Law & Order: SVU” in Blauvelt on Wednesday, Dec. 3, drew crowds, local excitement, and praise from Rep. Mike Lawler, who highlighted the growing economic impact of production work across New York’s 17th Congressional District.   The crew spent the day shooting scenes on private property in Blauvelt near Western Highway and Leber Road, where a brief, controlled pyrotechnic effect was scheduled as part of the production. Emergency services, including the Orangetown Police Department and Blauvelt Fire Department, remained on standby as a precaution, as Daily …

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