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Thu May 25 2023

Hudson Valley hotels sue counties, towns for blocking asylum seekers

Members of grassroots organization For the Many and local elected officials greeted two buses of asylum seekers at Newburgh’s Crossroads Hotel on May 11, 2023. They were joined by other organizers, including those from the Workers Justice Center of New York and the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Hotel owners who agreed to board asylum seekers for New York City have escalated a multi-county court brawl with a new federal lawsuit.

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Roberto Minuta outside U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with military gear including hard-knuckle tactical gloves, ballistic goggles, a radio with an ear piece, and possibly bear spray.

Newburgh Oath Keeper faces up to 17 years in prison for Jan. 6 role

Prosecutors are seeking a 17-year prison term for Orange County native Roberto Minuta when nine Oath Keepers are sentenced for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

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In this photo released by the British Columbia Wildfire Service, a 2,000 hectares planned ignition is successfully completed on the Stoddart Creek wildfire, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Stoddart Creek, British Columbia. The operation achieved its objective of removing unburnt, highly susceptible understory fuels and timber between the fire's westernmost edge and Highway 97 and has reduced the likelihood of further spread west across the highway.

Has the sun been particularly vivid? It's due to Canadian wildfires

Residents got the chance this week to enjoy a few stunning sunrises and sunsets this week courtesy of the smoke generated from the Canadian wildfires.

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Dutchess County Executive Bill O'Neil speaks during a press conference on March 21, 2023. Dutchess Stadium has been renamed Heritage Financial Park.

Migrants, asylum seekers temporarily blocked in Dutchess County

A State Supreme Court justice has issued a temporary restraining order barring migrants and asylum seekers from coming to Dutchess County

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, center, celebrates with Anthony Volpe (11) after the team's 10-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Best and worst Yankees right now? We rank their 23 players

We break down the Yankees' current roster and who has delivered the best and worst performances of the 2023 season.

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