http://wamc.org en http://wamc.org/post/ibew-and-cheg-negotiate-new-deal <p>POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson and IBEW Local 320 have negotiated a new contract for utility workers, who would become employees of Fortis, Inc. should the buyout of CH Energy Group be approved by the State Public Service Commission.</p><p>State Assemblyman Kevin Cahill (D- Kingston) said it is a good deal for the workers, but the proposed purchase leaves a lot to be desired.</p><p>Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D- 18) is thrilled with the contract agreement.</p> Mon, 20 May 2013 12:13:15 +0000 Hank Gross 65086 at http://wamc.org IBEW And CHEG Negotiate New Deal http://wamc.org/post/officials-debunk-reports-walkway-pedestrian-fee <p></p><p></p><p>Some media reports&nbsp;Monday mention the possibility of imposing a pedestrian fee on Walkway over the Hudson - the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Walkway connects Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County, with Highland, in Ulster County, and has become a popular place for both locals and tourists. WAMC’s Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more on how officials say there will be&nbsp;no such fee.</p><p> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:01:57 +0000 Allison Dunne 55257 at http://wamc.org Officials Debunk Reports of Walkway Pedestrian Fee