NYPIRG rallies SUNY New Paltz students to get out and vote in the upcoming elections
Hundreds of students gathered at SUNY New Paltz last week to gain momentum for young people turning out to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Assembly race features a re-run between Chris Tague and Aidan O’Connor
Voters in the 102nd district will see a rematch of the April 24 special election, when Tague, a Republican from Scoharie, defeated O’Connor, a Greene County legislator.
Metzger vs. Rabbitt for New York State Senate District 42
State Sen. John Bonacic is retiring after 20 years in office. Seeking his seat are Rosendale Councilwoman Jen Metzger and Orange County Clerk Annie Rabbitt.
Kingston’s Strong challenging Amedore in the 46th
In the contest for New York’s 46th Senate District, incumbent Republican George Amedore Jr. of Rotterdam faces a challenge from first-time candidate Democrat Pat Courtney Strong of Kingston.
Christopher Kraft takes on William Myers for Saugerties town justice
In the second-to-last column on the Nov. 6 ballot, voters will have the choice of two local lawyers to be town justice. While Christopher Kraft has secured endorsements from the Democratic, Working Families and Independence parties, counting more than his adversary, Republican William Myers. Myers has held the position as an interim for eight months since Daniel Lamb died in February.
Faso, Delgado face off in Congressional contest with national implications
The race is one of the most closely watched of the midterm contests — the outcome could determine which party controls the House of Representatives next year.
Woodstock Library dissolution vote: The facts of the matter
Why is there a referendum on the ballot to dissolve the Woodstock Library District? What would happen if it passed? A summary of the issue.
Kingston cops make dope bust
An Ellenville man and a Greenfield Park woman are facing charges after a “buy and bust” operation by city police.
Single-payer in New York State?
If Democrats pick up just one seat in the State Senate, the legislature could pass a single-payer healthcare bill. Whether the governor would support it is a different matter.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree selected from Hudson Valley property
The Norway Spruce will be cut on Thursday, November 8 and arrive at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, November 10.