KINGSTON, N.Y. – A nearly-completed Behavioral Health Unit at HealthAlliance Hospital should include more than just 20 beds, according to the Assembly incumbent and her Democratic primary challenger in the 103rd district race.During a Freeman debate Tuesday, Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, D-Esopus, and her challenger, Gabriella “Gabi” Madden, said the 20-bed unit is insufficient and should […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. – A candidate for state assembly criticized the incumbent lawmaker on Tuesday during a Freeman-hosted debate over prioritizing lofty and national issues before ones immediately faced by her constituents.But Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, D-Esopus, who represents the 103rd Assembly District, said that criticism leveled by challenger Gabriela “Gabi” Madden was unfounded and that her […]
ALBANY, N.Y. — Legislation allowing Kingston to implement speed cameras in up to three school zones in the city as part of a pilot program has passed the state Legislature.“Driving above the posted speed limit is a factor in 29% of traffic-related fatalities nationwide,” Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, D-Esopus, said in a press release announcing the […]
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — Thousands attended the Hudson Valley Pride March and Festival in New Paltz on Saturday, celebrating the LGBTQ community.Pride festivities kicked off with a march, beginning from New Paltz Middle School. The march headed down Main Street before turning on Plattekill Avenue, finishing off at the site of the festival in Hasbrouck […]