There are several ways that Hudson Valley residents can make a difference.

Ask about the Return a Gift to Wildlife this year when you file your New York State Income Tax.

Dutchess County Government issued a statement warning EBT card users to be aware of skimming scams.

If lawmakers get their wish, buying cigars and other tobacco products in New York could get more expensive. A whole lot more expensive.

Unfortunately, as the holiday season is in full swing in the Hudson Valley, the gas tax holiday has come to a close for some areas, and will soon expire in others.

Ok, it's tax time, how can you file your New York State tax returns for free? Who is eligible and what do you need?

Once again it is time to start thinking about doing your taxes. Do you have to e-file? Do you have to pay someone else to do your returns?

If you can't afford to pay someone to do your taxes for you and you need help, here's some good news.

Two words that no one really likes to hear, Tax Season, and it's about to start. Instead of worrying about how to get your taxes done, or how much it will cost to have someone do your taxes, the IRS has some help. It's called Free File, and beginning January 16, free federal tax preparation and e-filing software will be available to all Americans with a 2015 adjusted gross income  of $60,000 or le