Long-stalled Rosendale lake resort project moves forward with new hotel partner A long-delayed project at Williams Lake is moving forward again with an eco-friendly luxury hotel partner, outdoor amenities and single-family homes.

A long-delayed project at Williams Lake is moving forward again with an eco-friendly luxury hotel partner, outdoor amenities and single-family homes.

Bill proposes tax break opt-in for full-time homeowners in some upstate counties State Sen. Michelle Hinchey introduced legislation to allow localities in some upstate counties to pass a property tax exemption for full‑time residents.

State Sen. Michelle Hinchey introduced legislation to allow localities in some upstate counties to pass a property tax exemption for full‑time residents.

A Hudson Valley town tried to secretly install surveillance cameras. An uproar ensued. Pine Plains’ town supervisor said he had not approved the Flock cameras and license plate readers, but reporting by a local website proved otherwise.

Recorded phone calls and stonewalling local officials: Wild story from Nora Mishanec on the mystery of who, exactly, gave the green light for Flock to install surveillance cameras in Pine Plains?

Epstein casts shadow over Bard College president’s billion-dollar legacy Leon Botstein has remade Bard in his image over the past 50 years. But his ties to Jeffrey Epstein have plunged the college into an “existential crisis.”

“It’s an existential crisis because (Botstein) really is Bard at this point,” said James Cox “Fergie” Chambers Jr., whose billionaire father chairs the college’s board of trustees. (Note: If the success of your institution depends on one person, your institution has a poor management structure.)

We need positive stories more than ever. Here’s a cool seniors group I got to hang out with a few days ago

Eng’s Chinese restaurant in Kingston wins James Beard America’s Classic award After nearly 100 years in business and five decades under Tom and Faye Sit, Eng’s has capped its resurgence with one of the nation’s top hospitality honors.

After nearly 100 years in business and five decades under Tom and Faye Sit, Eng’s has capped its resurgence with one of the nation’s top hospitality honors.

ICE retracts false claim that it purchased Hudson Valley warehouse The federal agency said its statement that it bought a former Pep Boys building in Chester to use as a detention center was a “mistake.”

Just in from my colleague Nora Mishanec: ICE officials said Tuesday they had made a “mistake” after falsely claiming to have bought a Hudson Valley warehouse for a detention center.

On Friday, after multiple outlets ran with ICE’s claims, we reported that county officials had no record of a sale.

‘S___show’: Bard students protest Botstein’s ties to Epstein as trustees meet Anger on campus is mounting amid Bard College’s silence about President Leon Botstein’s relationship with the convicted sex predator.

“I don’t think they get just how furious people are,” said one Bard student, who described a recent Q&A with Botstein at the president's house — where he had previously hosted Epstein — as “a shitshow. ... By the end, people were shouting ‘resign.’” Sarah Trafton and Nora Mishanec report.

ICE says it bought Hudson Valley warehouse, but county has no record yet Orange County officials said they have no filings indicating that ICE has purchased the property where it wants to build a new detention center.

Orange County officials said they have no filings indicating that ICE has purchased the property where it wants to build a new detention center.

Hochul signals fast-track on New York immigration bills New York’s governor signaled her ban on local law enforcement being deputized by ICE could be rolled into an omnibus immigration bill.

New York’s governor signaled her ban on local law enforcement being deputized by ICE could be rolled into an omnibus immigration bill.

Albany Law School student accuses school, professor of discrimination Lawsuits accuse Albany Law School and a Black professor of retaliation after 'white conservative' student filed complaint alleging he was singled out in class.

An Albany Law School student has filed a federal lawsuit alleging he faced retaliation when administrators took steps to formally discipline him after he accused a Black professor of directing racist remarks at him for appearing to be a “white conservative.” Brendan Lyons reports.

Should an ICE officer serve on a school board? Some Putnam County residents say no. Many call him a dedicated community member. Others say he is ripping families apart. In Putnam County, residents are split over a school trustee’s job with ICE.

Many call him a dedicated community member. Others say he is ripping families apart. A community in upstate New York is split over a school trustee’s job with ICE. www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...

Guatemalan migrant rebuilds life after judge finds ICE detention illegal A Guatemalan man living in Dutchess County recounted his two weeks in detention. His experience highlights an ongoing legal battle over who can be detained.

An excellent, lucid profile of one young man’s journey through the digestive system of an ICE detainment. Maria Silva reports.

Guatemalan migrant rebuilds life after judge finds ICE detention illegal A Guatemalan man living in Dutchess County recounted his two weeks in detention. His experience highlights an ongoing legal battle over who can be detained.

A Guatemalan man living in Dutchess County recounted his two weeks in detention. His experience highlights an ongoing legal battle over who can be detained.

Fear, scrutiny linger months after upstate NY ICE raid The upstate New York's largest immigration raid since President Trump returned to office was on Sept. 4. That was just the beginning. Lawsuits and long fights for freedom are underway.

The upstate New York's largest immigration raid since President Trump returned to office was on Sept. 4. That was just the beginning. Lawsuits and long fights for freedom are underway.
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Albany teen with special immigrant protections caught in ICE ‘collateral arrest’ Fernando Isaias Carranza Chuqui had federal humanitarian protection and long-standing work authorization when he was detained in July.

Fernando Isaias Carranza Chuqui had federal humanitarian protection and long-standing work authorization when he was detained in July.

USCIS reverses course, reinstates halted naturalization ceremonies across New York The move comes days after the Times Union revealed abrupt cancellations in at least seven counties, sparking bipartisan criticism and demands for answers.

Less than three days after Maria Silva reported on the cancellation of naturalization ceremonies across upstate, an apparent reversal by USCIS.

Journalism, amirite?

USCIS reverses course, reinstates halted naturalization ceremonies across New York The move comes days after the Times Union revealed abrupt cancellations in at least seven counties, sparking bipartisan criticism and demands for answers.

BREAKING: USCIS is reinstating halted naturalization ceremonies in several New York counties, per U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler. The move comes days after a @timesunion.com report revealed abrupt cancellations in at least seven counties. www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...

Ollie’s Slice Shop in Kingston is closing after costs ‘outpaced’ revenue In other food news: Local businesses are helping SNAP recipients, two new bars open in Kingston, and Little Rye Bakehouse is launching an events program.

In other food news: Local businesses are helping SNAP recipients, two new bars open in Kingston, and Little Rye Bakehouse is launching an events program.

Trump’s tariffs are tying knots in New York’s yarn industry For the vibrant upstate fiber industry, which heavily relies on imported yarn and tools, the local infrastructure can’t keep up with rising costs and uncertainty.

🧶 Trump’s tariffs are impacting many industries, even unexpected ones. I recently spoke with several New York fiber business owners, who said they are running low on inventory, being hit with surprise levies and seeing delayed shipments www.timesunion.com/business/art...

Trump’s tariffs are tying knots in New York’s yarn industry For the vibrant upstate fiber industry, which heavily relies on imported yarn and tools, the local infrastructure can’t keep up with rising costs and uncertainty.

For the vibrant upstate fiber industry, which heavily relies on imported yarn and tools, the local infrastructure can’t keep up with rising costs and uncertainty.

ICE arrests Afghan refugee living in New Paltz after asylum hearing Ali Sajad Faqirzada, who resettled with his family in Ulster County in 2022, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Tuesday.

BREAKING: An Afghan refugee whose family resettled in New York after fleeing Taliban persecution was detained by ICE agents following a routine asylum interview on Tuesday.

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Here's where ICE is arresting immigrants in New York Immigration arrests in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Saratoga have dominated upstate New York. In New York City, arrests skyrocketed at Federal Plaza.

Where ICE arrested thousands of immigrants in New York this year. @timesunion.com mapped the arrests so you can see the enforcement action by county, court house and jail

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USCIS stops paying New York clerks for swearing in new citizens For decades, county clerks have been reimbursed for administering the Oath of Allegiance. This summer, the federal agency quietly ended the practice.

Important story by my colleague @mariamsilva.bsky.social: the federal government has stopped paying for new citizen naturalization ceremonies
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Homeless people say they got paid to be donors in Senate campaign Law enforcement are investigating whether Caleb Slater allegedly paid people in exchange for donations to get money from the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program during the 2024 election.

SCOOP: Homeless people said they were paid to be listed as donors for a NY Senate candidate. Others told the @timesunion.com the candidate paid them with pre-paid cash gift cards worth 2x the value of their donation

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Back in June, my partner and I found an injured, fledgling robin in our yard. A Google search and some text messages later and we were driving up the Northway with a robin in a shoebox to a rehabilitator for passerine birds --- one of the few people who knew how to care for them, we'd soon learn

Plans are up in smoke

National Grid bills going up after PSC approves rate hike The new rates will take effect in September, increasing the typical monthly gas and electric bill by about $22.

Beginning in September, the new rates will add roughly $14.29 to an average customer’s monthly electric bill and $7.66 to the customer’s monthly gas bill. National Grid provides utility service to 2.3 million customers in upstate New York.

Central Hudson admits ‘regulatory violation’ in Wappingers Falls gas explosion The utility, which separately got a rate increase Thursday, will pay a $5 million penalty as part of a settlement with the state Public Service Commission.

Central Hudson admitted it did not provide safe and adequate service in the lead-up to a gas explosion in Wappingers Falls that hospitalized eight people, including children, two years ago.

The company will also pay a $5 million penalty. www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...

Judge rejects Rhinebeck immigrant’s petition to halt deportation A judge denied Gerson Josué Santamaría Turcios’ petition to halt his deportation but gave him a two-day extension to appeal.

A federal judge denied a Honduran immigrant’s petition to halt his deportation, but extended his restraining order by two days to give him time to appeal.

Gerson Josué Santamaría Turcio’s arrest July 18 prompted an outcry in Rhinebeck, where locals have raised $75,270 to support his legal defense.