Chris McKenna, Times Herald-Record

Chris McKenna

Times Herald-Record

Middletown, NY, United States

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Past articles by Chris:

Hochul inauguration: Where to watch Jan. 1 ceremony to start governor's first full term

Kathy Hochul starts her first full term as NY governor at a Jan. 1 inauguration ceremony with three fellow statewide Democrats taking oaths of office. → Read More

Three New Yorkers will wield power in Congress in 2023. What will that mean for the state?

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' ascent to House Democratic leader will give New York three Congress members wielding power next year, two in majority parties. → Read More

Newburgh tattoo shop owner faces trial for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 riot case

Roberto Minuta, owner of a Newburgh tattoo shop and member of the Oath Keepers militia, will be tried for seditious conspiracy in a Jan. 6 riot case. → Read More

Five takeaways from Hochul-Zeldin debate for NY governor

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin sparred over crime, abortion rights, economic development and more in the only debate of the governor's race. → Read More

Pat Ryan victory fuels Democrats' hopes abortion issue will aid them in 2022 elections

Democrats see Pat Ryan's win in the special election for Congress as a hopeful sign for November and signal of the potency of the abortion issue. → Read More

Sewer clues: How NY wastewater samples revealed polio's silent spread

Sewage samples held the clues that enabled lab researchers to detect the spread of polio in Rockland and Orange counties and New York City. → Read More

Polio virus found in NYC wastewater as disease path widens beyond Rockland, Orange

The presence of the virus now illustrates how the disease has widened from its first location in Rockland County when a local man was said to have it. → Read More

ICE moved 65 detained immigrants from Orange County jail to Mississippi and Buffalo

The detained immigrants were transferred by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement because of short staffing in Goshen. → Read More

NY passes gun, abortion measures in response to Supreme Court rulings

New York lawmakers passed new rules on carrying guns and proposed a constitutional amendment on abortion rights in response to Supreme Court rulings. → Read More

Who's running for what? In the Hudson Valley, shifted lines fuel slew of new races

The Hudson Valley political landscape was upended by the redrawing of congressional and state Senate districts and Rep. Antonio Delgado's departure. → Read More

Ex-cop charged with assault is first Capitol riot suspect from Hudson Valley to face trial

Jury selection is set to start Monday in the case against Thomas Webster, the first Capitol riot defendant from the Hudson Valley to stand trial. → Read More

AG asks judge to fine Trump $10,000 a day for defying document order in business probe

NY Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to fine Donald Trump $10,000 a day until he complies with a court order to produce business records. → Read More

Hudson Valley projects get $38M in grants from Congress

The revival of local grants from Congress members meant $38 million in funding for Hudson Valley communities in the spending deal signed this week. → Read More

Pending bill would help veterans with ailments caused by toxins from overseas burn pits

A pending bill in Congress would help veterans with cancer and other illnesses from breathing toxins from garbage burn pits while stationed overseas → Read More

Newly nominated by her party, some see Hochul as front-runner for governor. Here's why

Political observers say Gov. Kathy Hochul holds strong advantages in a Democratic primary and the general election as she seeks her first full term. → Read More

Dozens of Hudson Valley towns to get new Congress members in 2023 with redrawn district lines

Redrawn district lines approved by the state Legislature will mean new Congress candidates and new representation for dozens of Hudson Valley towns. → Read More

One year later: Where charges stand against 13 Capitol riot suspects from Hudson Valley

A year after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, two suspects from the Hudson Valley have pleaded guilty, three plan to face trial and eight others face charges. → Read More

Homeowners in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Putnam counties offered grants to fix damages left by Hurricane Ida

Homeowners in four Hudson Valley counties that didn't qualify for FEMA assistance can now apply for state grants to repair Hurricane Ida damages → Read More

Putnam County man is first Capitol riot suspect from the Hudson Valley to plead guilty

Robert Ballesteros of Mahopac entered the first guilty plea out of 10 current and former Hudson Valley residents charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. → Read More

NJ developer plans nearly 4 million square feet of warehouse space in Orange County

A single developer from New Jersey has pending plans to build 19 warehouses totaling 3.9 million square feet at various sites in Orange County. → Read More