Hudson Valley News & Politics

Editor's Note: Day of the Hug | April 2020

Chronogram's editorial director Brian K Mahoney calls for more physical interaction in a post Coronavirus world.

By Brian K. Mahoney Apr 1, 2020

COVID-19 and its Effect on Upcoming New York State Elections

As the virus continues to disrupt daily life in New York and across the globe, uncertainty forces lawmakers to come up with an alternative voting plan for upcoming elections in April, June, and possibly November.

By Annemarie Durkin Mar 28, 2020

Tags: General News & Politics voting election new york state elections coronavirus COVID-19 presidential primary new york Web Only

Coronavirus: A Nearly Perfect Weapon Against Local Media

The coronavirus is the biggest story many publications will ever cover. And for many local publications, it may also be the last.

By Brian K. Mahoney Mar 27, 2020

Tags: General News & Politics Local media coronavirus layoffs

How to Help Local Animal Shelters During the COVID-19 Outbreak

In times of crisis like this COVID-19 outbreak, animal shelters are put under extra pressure and donations decrease and animal surrenders in crease. We spoke with the executive director of the Ulster County SPCA to find out some of the ways we can help both sheltered animals and our own pets during this pandemic.

By Ashleigh Lovelace Mar 21, 2020

Tags: Community Notebook ulster spca animal shelter pandemic coronavirus Web Only

Repairs in Kerhonkson Highlight Water Infrastructure Problems

While not as bad as other rural water districts across America, some of the region’s local water systems are degrading.

A multimillion-dollar repair project in the Ulster County hamlet of Kerhonkson, NY spotlights the quiet water infrastructure crisis that upstate New York, and much of the country, is headed toward.

By Chronogram Staff Mar 11, 2020

Tags: Environment water water infrastructure infrastructure Web Only

How the US-China Trade War Affected Hudson Valley Farmers

Farmers in New York were better positioned than many farmers elsewhere in the country after President Trump’s tariffs on China.

We take a look at how the months-long trade standoff between the US and China has affected and will continue to affect small farms in upstate New York.

By Chronogram Staff Mar 11, 2020

Tags: General News & Politics skaled trade war small farms farmers

Editor's Note: The New Neighbors | March 2020

Chronogram's editorial director Brian K Mahoney introduces us to his new neighbor, Johnny.

By Brian K. Mahoney Mar 1, 2020

Tags: Editor's Note brian mahoney

The Equitable Internet Initiative Comes to Kingston

Radio Kingston and Community Tech NY Team Up to Bring Low-Cost Internet to the City

In 2014, the Detroit Community Technology Project (DCTP) pioneered a new telecom-independent internet model, running its own infrastructure to provide low-cost internet in urban Detroit neighborhoods. The movement that grew out of this, the Equitable Internet Initiative, now comes to Kingston, where local philanthropic station Radio Kingston and Community Tech NY team up to provide an affordable alternative to Spectrum broadband.

By Tiana Headley Mar 1, 2020

Tags: Community Notebook internet big idea Detroit Community Technology Project equitable internet initiative broadband wifi

How the Hudson Valley Is Fighting to Protect its Immigrants

There are at least 100,000 immigrants in the Hudson Valley already. Here’s how some Americans are choosing to help them.