Term limits extended in City of Yonkers

YONKERS – Mayor Michael Spano signed legislation on Tuesday that extends the length of term limits. The legislation was approved last week by the city

VanBlarcum ousted as Ulster County sheriff

KINGSTON – Former state trooper Juan Figueroa defeated incumbent Ulster County Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum. VanBlarcum, a Democrat, was cast aside by the party, which opted

Poughkeepsie shooting victim dies

POUGHKEEPSIE – A 20-year-old man who was shot in the City of Poughkeepsie early Monday morning has died. Jaquain Johnson was taken to MidHudson Regional

Odell wins another term as Putnam County executive

Odell, second from right, celebrates her win with family CARMEL – Republican Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell defeated Democratic challenger Kent town supervisor Maureen Fleming

Loch Sheldrake fire claims one life

LOCH SHELDRAKE – Fire early Tuesday morning claimed the life of one resident and injured another. A dog also perished in the fire at 4