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Governor Boasts of Budget Settlement and Accomplishments, Vote Not Yet Scheduled

May 1, 2025 by Jeff Lewis

New York’s governor is starting her victory tour just days after reaching an agreement on the budget. At a press conference in Albany yesterday while bragging about various budget measures that give money back to New Yorkers, governor Kathy Hochul ripped into the Trump administration for mishandling the economy…

The budget agreement includes an increase in the state’s Child Tax Credit, inflation refund checks for millions of New York households, and free school meals for about 2.7 million students statewide. The $254 billion spending plan for fiscal 2026 could be voted on and officially approved before the end of the week.

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NY Governor Rips Trump Administration for Preventing Amazon from Posting Transparent Pricing

May 1, 2025 by Jeff Lewis

The governor also tore into the Trump administration for stopping retail giant Amazon from identifying the increased prices of the products that are affected by the tariffs on China. Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday called the move unprecedented… 

WRCR’s senior market analyst Ken Mahoney of Mahoney Asset Management says Amazon’s idea of transparency led to a phone call from the White House to Amazon Founder and former CEO, Jeff Bezos…

Mahoney says other companies may resort to pricing transparency in the coming weeks and months as tariff-related prices start to affect consumers.

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Friends of Harmony Hall to Host Victorian Tea Fundraiser Saturday

May 1, 2025 by Jeff Lewis

The Friends of Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg is sure to have your cup of tea this weekend. They’re holding a Victorian Tea fundraiser on Saturday. Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht says you can experience the charm and elegance of a Victorian afternoon tea, finger sandwiches and desserts in Harmony Hall’s South Salon…

The event is being held at the Jacob Sloat House on Liberty Rock Road in Sloatsburg Saturday afternoon from 1–3. Tickets are available online and the deadline to order is tonight at 11pm, members cost $30, non-members, $35. For more information click here.

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Man Struck by Van in Monsey as Town Mourns Death of Girl Struck by Car Last Month

April 30, 2025 by Jeff Lewis

As Ramapo residents mourn the loss of a child killed while bike riding, the town is doing what it can to keep residents safe and aware of just how dangerous driving and bike riding and other activities can be. This, as yet another pedestrian was struck yesterday in Monsey. News 12 reported a van struck an unidentified 55 year-old man on Forshay Road yesterday morning around 8:30. The man reportedly suffered a head injury and was taken to the hospital. Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht says they are trying to spread the word about how to be safe…

Specht says they are also looking to increase the number of sidewalks across town, and there are sashes available at town hall to provide extra visibility at night. Just this past Saturday an eleven year-old girl died of her injuries following an accident that occurred in March. Funeral services were held for the girl in Orange County on Sunday.

https://hudsonvalley.news12.com/police-man-struck-by-van-in-monsey-taken-to-hospital

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Nyack Man Arrested on DWI and Fleeing Police Charges

April 30, 2025 by Jeff Lewis

A Nyack man was arrested Monday after a chase on the New York State Thruway in Orangetown. New York State Police say the chase involving 34 year-old Alexis Santiago came to a stop near exit 10 when rush hour traffic Monday evening slowed the chase down. When Troopers engaged Santiago they say they smelled alcohol. Santiago was arrested and charged with DWI, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer, and other charges. He was taken to the Tarrytown barracks for processing and then turned over on warrants with the Westchester County Police Department. The investigation in the case is ongoing.

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