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NY greenlights monitor to oversee Orange County agency that doles out local tax breaks

The state will assign a monitor with veto power over Orange County's tax breaks for businesses under a budget provision Sen. James Skoufis secured.

 

Good cause eviction bill cut from NY budget. What's next for tenants, landlords?

Most housing, tenant rights proposals were removed from NY's budget. Lawmakers may still consider housing policies before the legislative session end.

 

Bicycle Sundays begin this weekend in Westchester

Westchester County parks will begin their annual Bicycle Sundays on 6.5 miles of the Bronx River Parkway this weekend.

 

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Law enforcement officers from Putnam County along with special education educators, run along Route 9 in Garrison during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics May 3, 2023.

 

Take a look back at Hoyer's Ice Cream over the years

Hoyer's, the famed ice cream stand in north Rockland, has closed. Take a look back at photos over the years.

 

Cannabis-related ER visits up 44% in NY amid COVID. What's behind the rise?

As mental health problems soared during pandemic lockdowns, thousands of New Yorkers who use cannabis ended up in ERs. Here's what we know.

 

Why apartment seekers will soon have a new Yonkers hop-the-train option, closer to NYC

The new 70 Pier St. building rent range wasn't available, but they will be market-rate apartments.

 

Rockland GOP chairman appeals ruling on plan to pull ballot spot switcheroo

Rockland's GOP chairman is appealing judge's ruling that prohibits him and Clarkstown Justice Ugell from getting a ballot spot for town supervisor.

 

NY greenlights over-the-counter birth control, expands abortion access

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two new laws expanding access to contraception and abortion services in New York. Here's what to know

 

Minimum wage to climb to $17 in NY. Why so few New Yorkers are pleased with that deal.

Gov. Hochul has plans to increase the minimum wage to $17 downstate and $16 upstate over the next three years.

 

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