Sen. Steve Rhoads in part: "We were horrified to learn of the tragic bus accident involving the Farmingdale High School band. I’ve reached out to the District to offer our full support..."

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Supervisor Saladino : "Join me in praying for Farmingdale... the families, students, teachers, and all affected by this terrible tragedy."

BREAKING: prayers pouring in from people all over Long Island and the Hudson Valley. I have it all in the Alert Center as part of comprehensive team coverage with News 12 Hudson Valley & Long Island. We'll have updates for you all night. shorturl.at/ayACU

From MassapequaPS: "...we will be reaching out to the Farmingdale administration to offer assistance...we should be aware that our students may need additional support ...as they may have connections to students on this bus. Our counseling and support services are available..."

State Sen. James Skoufis: "This group of students set out today without any inclination of what lay ahead; their lives, and the lives of their families, will never be the same."

Assembleyman Assemblyman John Mikulin: "When a parent puts their child on a school bus, their entire heart drives off on that bus and today every parent's worst nightmare has become reality."

From Assemblyman Karl Brabenec: "My heart goes out to the victims of the bus crash that occurred on I-84 in the town of Wawayanda today as well as to their families and loved ones."

I am declaring a State of Emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the extreme rainfall we’re seeing throughout the region. Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads.

As the home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, New York condemns the abhorrent attacks by Hamas. I stand with the people of Israel.

Flying home to Westchester. Sitting next to @JamaalBowmanNY. Thankfully, we are not in the exit row.

BOWMAN CHARGED: Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman was charged Wednesday with a misdemeanor for triggering a fire alarm as lawmakers scrambled to pass a funding bill before a government shutdown deadline in September. westchester.news12.com/rep-bowman-fac…

I have been briefed on the building collapse in Dutchess County and have deployed State emergency services personnel to assist in response efforts. New Yorkers: please follow directions from law enforcement and other first responders working to keep the community safe.

MORE : Latimer officially filed today , announcement video is being prepared over next 24 hours ⁦News12WC⁩

Heading here now to help News12BX, but our area is also impacted. Metro-North Hudson Line service is suspended between Grand Central and Spuyten Duyvil.

“Voters overwhelmingly approved the representation and districts they had in 2022. I can’t help but feel this redistricting case was built on bad-faith arguments designed with a desire to win back lost seats from 2022,” Anil Beephan | New York on redistricting

"Today's redistricting decision will ensure all New Yorkers are fairly and equitably represented by elected officials...district lines should be drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission. ” -Gov. Hochul & AG James

“This politically motivated decision is just the beginning of this process, not the end...As Albany and Washington Democrats seek to gerrymander the congressional lines in the coming weeks, there will undoubtedly be further legal action," -Mike Lawler

A federal judge ordered the public disclosure of the identities of more than 150 people mentioned in a mountain of court documents related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, saying most of the names were already public and most had not objected to the release 4.nbcny.com/HYdj09r

🚨Bronx: Help Find 77-Year-Old James Gary. He has been. missing from Concourse since Tuesday around 10 p.m., when he was wearing a gray sweater.

His family has been searching for him all night and day. Please keep an eye out.