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  • Sep 17, 2024 | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Saba R. Ali

    Congressman Pat Ryan is the first West Point graduate to represent the military academy in the House of Representatives. His opponent, Alison Esposito, built a career in law enforcement. The two face each other in the Nov. 5 general election, vying for New York's 18th Congressional District seat. Here's what to know about the candidates and what they believe are the top issues in their district.

  • Jul 21, 2024 | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Saba R. Ali

    President Joe Biden's decision to end his bid for reelection amid intense pressure has energized local Democrats by giving the party an opening to reframe their faltering narrative and bolstered Republicans' confidence as they come out of the national convention to run against what has been described as a "fragmented" party. Biden made the announcement on Sunday from his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where he has been self-isolating since testing positive for COVID-19 Thursday night.

  • May 31, 2024 | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Saba R. Ali

    Saba AliPoughkeepsie JournalNew York State will inject $67 million into mitigating the housing crisis in the Hudson Valley region by funding over 2,400 apartments, half of which are slated to be affordable, and infrastructure. The funding is the first round of awards coming out of the $150 million Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced last year as a way meet the growing demand for more housing in the state.

  • May 15, 2024 | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Saba R. Ali

    Saba AliPoughkeepsie JournalSUNY New Paltz President Darryl Wheeler said he called for law enforcement to intervene when he was told protestors were planning to put tents back up on Parker Quad. Students of color and those from the LGBTQ+ community spoke out during a faculty meeting, calling the actions of police 'brutal.'Faculty have indicated they want no expulsions or other reprisal toward the students.

  • Apr 23, 2024 | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Saba R. Ali

    Saba AliPoughkeepsie JournalWhen Lori Jiava decided to take on the position as the village of Wappingers Falls treasurer, she knew the challenge that awaited her. Jiava had been consulting for the village when the State Comptroller's Office conducted its audit of the village's finances. She was asked to sit in on some of those discussions, and when the results came out, she ended up being responsible for creating a plan to correct the mismanagement.

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