Local News in Washington County, New York
Looking for news in a specific city? Click on the city below.
Argyle Cambridge ClemonsComstock Cossayuna Fort Ann
Fort Edward Granville Greenwich
Hampton Hartford Hudson Falls
Huletts Landing Middle Falls Middle Granville
North Granville Putnam Station Salem
Shushan Whitehall Blue Mountain Lk
Hochul confirmed as U.S. attorney for Western District of New York (The Buffalo News)
WASHINGTON -- The Senate late tonight confirmed President Obama's choice for U.S. attorney in the Western District of New York: William J. Hochul, the career federal prosecutor who handled the "Lackawanna Six" terrorism case.Art Notes: Oberlin masterpieces on exhibit in New York City (Akron Beacon Journal) Art Notes: Oberlin masterpieces on exhibit in New York City
York County candidates submit petitions for state offices (York Daily Record) The election season is shaping up to be an eventful one. Political junkies, rejoice. If Pennsylvania's race for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat isn't enough for you, there's going to be plenty of action here in York County.
Kilpatrick Stockton Continues Expansion of New York Office (dBusinessNews.com) NEW YORK — Kilpatrick Stockton announced today the addition of three new associates Olivia Harris, Breen Sullivan, and Ashford Tucker to its growing New York office.
Massa Headache Creates Upstate New York Free-for-All (CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News) Democratic Rep. Eric Massa's decision to resign Monday has upended the race in New York's 29th district and put both parties on edge, with uncertainty swirling about both the candidate field and the timing of the contest to replace him.
York County candidates submit petitions for state offices (York Daily Record) At Tuesday's deadline for state and federal candidates from the two major parties to file their nominating petitions, there was plenty of action in York County.
Federal jobs bill would give New York $3 billion in aid (CNYCentral.com) A federal jobs bill expected to pass this week in Washington is expected to bring $2.3 billion in budget aid to New York state, and another $700 million to help counties and New York City.
Fitch Affirms Skagit County Public Hospital District's (WA) $10.25MM LTGOs at 'A-'; Outlook Stable (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK----Fitch Ratings takes the following rating actions on Skagit County Public Hospital District, Washington as part of its continuous surveillance effort:
Fitch Affirms Fairfax County Water Authority, VA's Outstanding Revs at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK----Fitch Ratings takes the following rating action on Fairfax County Water Authority, Virginia as part of its continuous surveillance effort:
The Gloucester County Times (Gloucester County Times) Christina Paciolla gives today's top stories in the Gloucester County Times. WASHINGTON TWP. Washington Township High School Art Teacher Sybil Cohen has been selected to participate in two summer study tours for educators.