A high-stakes race for New York Attorney General is heating up as candidates vie for the influential role, shaping the state’s legal and political landscape. Meanwhile, Dutchess County officials are advancing plans to impose a complete ban on kratom, a herbal supplement, amid growing concerns over its safety and regulation. Local political developments in the Hudson Valley are also drawing attention, with key decisions and campaigns shaping regional governance. These stories offer insight into both statewide and community-level policy battles unfolding across New York.
Power & Politics: The race for New York Attorney General; Dutchess County Executive eyes full kratom ban; Hudson Valley political headlines News12 | Westchester