The Thruway set out 200 chairs for its hearing on a plan that could mean a $13.56 toll to cross the Hudson. About 30 people showed up. Seven spoke.

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Thu May 18 2023

 

What speakers told Thruway officials at the latest toll hike hearing

Haverstraw resident Ilan Schulein offers comments during a public hearing on toll pricing at Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

The Thruway set out 200 chairs for its hearing on a plan that could mean a $13.56 toll to cross the Hudson. About 30 people showed up. Seven spoke.

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Westchester County Legislator Christopher Johnson, D-Yonkers, the board majority leader, bought a $770,000 house outside of his legislative district in June 2022, just six months into his third term.
 
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Westchester politician bought home outside his district. What it means

 

Westchester County Legislator Johnson bought a $770,000 home outside of his Yonkers district in 2022. He says he's still living in his condo.

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Families of asylum seekers are led into the Ramada hotel in Yonkers onkers May 15, 2023. The families were being housed in New York City.
 

Where are NY asylum seekers living, and what's next? What we know

 

New York City tried to send asylum seekers to counties upstate. Some blocked hotels from taking migrants, while others worked to find places for them.

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Warwick man going to prison for attempted rape, sexual abuse

 

A Warwick man has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison after being convicted of attempted rape, sexual abuse and related charges in two counties

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New York Mets' Mark Vientos during a game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
 

Mets call up their No. 7 prospect to boost struggling lineup

 

The Mets are calling up No. 7 prospect Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse in an effort to provide a boost for their struggling offense.

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Varsity 845: High school sports roundups, schedules for May 15-21

The Varsity 845 roundups, schedules for Section 9 high school sports for May 15-21, 2023

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Local Memorial Day events and parades

Memorial Day is a time to remember our fallen service men and women. Honor them at the local events.

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Village of Monroe budget includes 133%+ raise for mayor

The mayor's annual salary will increase from $32,000 to $75,000 on June 1. He received a more than 60% raise last year.

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Town of Ulster man guilty of manslaughter in non-jury trial

An Ulster County Court judge found a town of Ulster man guilty of manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of a friend visiting from California.

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