New York Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disclose the full scope and location of three planned or expanded immigration detention facilities within the state. According to a letter sent Sunday to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the governor stated she was not consulted on the projects, which include … Read more
New York’s recently enacted pension overhaul for Tier 6 employees is expected to add roughly $2.8 billion in long-term liabilities to the state’s retirement systems, according to the state comptroller’s office. While the law aims to improve recruitment and retention for public-sector roles, municipal leaders warn the move could force local governments to reduce staffing, … Read more
The 22-acre Willow estate, a historic Catskills property owned by entrepreneur Lizzie Vann, is currently listed for $3.25 million. Located near Woodstock and Phoenicia, the estate features a barn-reconstructed residence, multiple guest houses, and extensive acreage. According to listing agent Laurie Ylvisaker of Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, the property serves as a prime example … Read more
The Shifting Landscape: Why Traditional Family Farms are Pivoting The recent listing of Altamont Orchards and Orchard Creek Golf Course for $5.9 million marks more than just a real estate transaction; We see a bellwether for the future of multi-generational family businesses. As the Abbruzzese family prepares to step back after nearly six decades, they … Read more
ALBANY — A growing wave of opposition to data center development is sweeping across New York, pitting the promise of generational economic investment against deep-seated concerns regarding utility costs, environmental impact, and the strain on the state’s electric grid. The conflict is most visible in Genesee County, where local residents have swarmed public hearings to … Read more
The Great Northward Shift: Why Black Vultures Are Moving In For decades, the Mason-Dixon Line served as a soft border for the black vulture. Today, that boundary has effectively vanished. From the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley to the outskirts of Canadian provinces, these stocky scavengers are redefining their territory. What was once a … Read more