Day: July 10, 2025

Stefanik and Lawler Are in a NY Governor’s Race Staredown. Who Will Blink First?

Republican Reps. Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler are locked in a staring contest over who might launch a formal campaign to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year’s election.  Both have met privately with local party leaders and headlined fundraisers far from their respective districts as they explore a statewide bid. Lawler had previously said […]
Stefanik and Lawler Are in a NY Governor’s Race Staredown. Who Will Blink First?

Rockland School Board to Interview Former Candidates for Vacant Seat

The Rockland Central School District Board of Education is moving quickly to fill a recently vacated seat following the resignation of board member James Buck on July 3. Rather than hold a special election—which would delay filling the seat until late August or early September—the board has opted to appoint someone to serve the remainder […]

Air Quality Data Available to Public Thanks to New Environmental Justice Initiative

The public now has access to crucial data about air quality around Hudson Valley. Bard College has partnered with an environmental justice group, “JustAir,” to install sensors and publish the data in real time. Before this initiative, only government agencies could view the data without a formal request, and it was measured from farther away.  […]
Air Quality Data Available to Public Thanks to New Environmental Justice Initiative