Cuomo-Molinaro Tightens As Republicans ‘Come Home,’ New Poll Shows Cuomo-Molinaro Tightens As Republicans ‘Come Home,’ New Poll Shows
Cuomo-Molinaro Tightens As Republicans ‘Come Home,’ New Poll Shows Republican Marc Molinaro's campaign for governor has gained about nine percentage points in a month.  But it may be too little, too late with Election Day coming on Tuesday Nov. 6. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle, a Democrat seeking a third term as governor, leads the Dutchess County executive by 13 percentage points, according to the latest Siena College Poll. Cuomo leads Molinaro by 49 to 36 percent, down from 50 to 28 percent in October. Minor party candidates are supported by seven percent of voters, according to the poll of likely New York State voters released on Sunday by …
Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight
Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight Snowy winters in Upstate New York is not a new phenomenon.  But Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle blames lousy cold weather -- including excessive snow and rain -- on the loss of nearly 1 million residents in northern NY counties during the past decade, according to multiple news reports. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Cuomo said that upstate population is shrinking because many of those moving out of New York simply want to live in a better climate. Upstate counties have collectively experienced a population drop of nearly 1 million people over the past 10 years, but the governor drew no connection …
Latest Rainfall Projections: Florence Brings Downpours, Storms To Area Latest Rainfall Projections: Florence Brings Downpours, Storms To Area
Latest Rainfall Projections: Florence Brings Downpours, Storms To Area Florence, which had been marked by its slow-moving nature since making landfall on Friday, has picked up its pace as it moves through the Northeast and toward the New England coastline on Tuesday. But Florence will make its mark, as the remnants of the storm unleash heavy rain, downpours, some thunderstorms and the risk of flash flooding. The storm has now resulted in 32 deaths, up to 40 inches of rain in some spots, trapped hundreds, knocked out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses and made hundreds of roads in North and South Carolina impassable. Showers and thunderstor…
Eye On The Storm: Here's How Much Rainfall Florence Will Drop On Region Eye On The Storm: Here's How Much Rainfall Florence Will Drop On Region
Eye On The Storm: Here's How Much Rainfall Florence Will Drop On Region Florence has been a slow-motion catastrophe for the Carolinas. The hurricane turned tropical storm, which is now a tropical depression, has resulted in 18 deaths, up to 40 inches of rain in some spots, trapped hundreds, knocked out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses and made hundreds of roads in North and South Carolina impassable. The sprawling storm, which made landfall on Friday, is now headed our way, with parts of it now over six states. As Florence heads north and east, it will be moving at a faster pace, but there is still the potential for 4-6 inches of rain in …
New Siena Poll Released On Cuomo-Nixon Gubernatorial Race: Gap Is Closer Among Younger Voters New Siena Poll Released On Cuomo-Nixon Gubernatorial Race: Gap Is Closer Among Younger Voters
New Siena Poll Released On Cuomo-Nixon Gubernatorial Race: Gap Is Closer Among Younger Voters As pundits and pols always say, the most important poll is on Election Day.Even so, the latest Siena College public-opinion poll offers some telling trends in the Democratic primary race between incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle and Cindy Nixon of New York City, an education activist best known for her TV acting in "Sex And The City."  The good news for Cuomo: His overall lead remains solid at 60 to 29 percent among likely primary election voters. About 11 percent were undecided.  The bad news: His support among the state's youngest voters as well as Upstate voters is much…
New Yorkers Feeling More Confident About Spending Money, Poll Shows New Yorkers Feeling More Confident About Spending Money, Poll Shows
New Yorkers Feeling More Confident About Spending Money, Poll Shows A new poll by Siena College Research Institute discovered that New Yorkers are feeling more confident about spending money. The public-opinion survey from the second quarter of 2018 found that New York residents plan to buy motor vehicles, electronics and furniture more than they had in the previous three months. However, their spending plans dipped for home improvements. “For the 15th consecutive quarter, consumer sentiment across New York state is well above the optimism/pessimism breakeven point," said Douglas A. Lonnstrom, professor of statistics and finance and SCRI founding direc…
Corruption Probes Won't Hurt Re-Election Chance, Cuomo Says Corruption Probes Won't Hurt Re-Election Chance, Cuomo Says
Corruption Probes Won't Hurt Re-Election Chance, Cuomo Says t’s not the governor -- just associates and appointees surrounding him. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle continues to distance himself from a federal corruption scandal that has tarnished the reputation of his economic development projects, according to media reports.  Cuomo argues that a series of guilty verdicts won’t hurt his chance of re-election in the fall. “I think there has never been a suggestion that I did anything wrong,” Cuomo said in Brooklyn, according to this article in the New York Post. “Can we do more checks and balances? Yeah, we always can, but you will always have some…
After Catastrophic Accident, Skydiver Finds Lifesaving Help At WMC After Catastrophic Accident, Skydiver Finds Lifesaving Help At WMC
After Catastrophic Accident, Skydiver Finds Lifesaving Help At WMC A licensed pilot and experienced skydiver, Brian Moriarty is no stranger to taking a leap.  “It’s the exhilaration, adrenaline, knowledge and skill necessary to take something so inherently dangerous and make it routine,” said Moriarty, who works as a paramedic. He describes skydiving as a meditative experience “where you are forced to focus on what is taking place in the moment and be consumed in it 110 percent.” In 2015, with 1,000 jumps under his belt, Moriarty embarked on what seemed to be a “routine and unremarkable” jump on a beautiful June day in upstate New York. “Everything I know…
These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY
These Dutchess Eateries Rank High For Best Burgers In Upstate NY Several Hudson Valley restaurants serve up some of the best burgers in Upstate New York, according to a new survey. NewYorkUpstate.com's survey raved about 27 eateries north of Westchester and Rockland counties. The report based its findings on Yelp.com's "best" formula, which ranks them using such factors as star rating and volume of customer reviews. Two of the restaurants earning high scores for best burger taste, price and quality are in Dutchess County:  Noshi's Coney Island at 803 Main St. in Poughkeepsie placed an impressive fourth on the Upstate rating, in part because i…
Fit Cops: Ridgefield Police Officer Chases Versatility Fit Cops: Ridgefield Police Officer Chases Versatility
Fit Cops: Ridgefield Police Officer Chases Versatility Kevin Nebbia of Cliffside Park isn’t going for aesthetics. He’s not going for strength, victory or glory. The Ridgefield police officer is going for function. “If I have to get out of the car and chase someone or help another officer, it doesn’t matter that I can put up 400 pounds,” he said. “I have to be in the best shape I can be in.” It’s more difficult for Nebbia to spend a day on the couch than to get up and move. As a child growing up in Ridgefield, he looked forward to recess period to play stickball or kickball. He joined the baseball, basketball and football teams and as he got…
This Is The One Bar You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says This Is The One Bar You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says
This Is The One Bar You Should Visit In Westchester, Website Says A website highlights what the writer calls are the most interesting bars for each county statewide, including five in the Hudson Valley. In Dutchess County, the website Upstate New York featured Hyde Park Brewing Company in Hyde Park. In Orange County, the favorite was Il Cenacolo in Newburgh.  Carriage House in Mahopac was the most interesting bar in Putnam County. The Dolphin in Yonkers was featured in Westchester County.  You can check out overviews on each of the five bars in the Hudson Valley  by clicking here to read the Upstate New York story.