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Published 11 hours agoBlood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…
Hudson Valley One
Published September 28Pets rock! UCSPCA beats thousands to win $2,000 national contest
A senior dog who has spent more than seven years waiting for a home at the Ulster County SPCA in Kingston has earned some national recognition — and $2,000 for the shelter — after being named one of three winners of Bret Michaels’ nationwide “Dress Your Pet Like Bret 2026”…
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Published September 27City of Newburgh seeks members for Board of Assessment Review
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Assessment Review to fill one vacant position and one upcoming term expiration. Individuals interested in serving must apply by October 30, 2026. Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review is by the…
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Published September 26Access: Supports for Living launches mobile grocery to Hudson Valley communities
MID-HUDSON – Access: Supports for Living (A:SL) announced on Friday that it is launching a mobile grocery program to bring free groceries and connections to health and community resources to neighborhoods throughout Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulster counties. The A:SL Mobile Grocery…
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Published September 25M&T Bank volunteers participate in Women Build for Historic Habitat for Humanity Development in Saugerties
SAUGERTIES- A group of M&T Bank employees volunteered this week as part of Ulster County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week, a peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer initiative supporting the Hope Springs Development, which will become the first Habitat-led neighborhood in…
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Published September 24Ulster County Celebrates Hispanic, Indigenous and Afro Heritage Month (VIDEO)
ELLENVILLE- National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. It honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. The mid-month start aligns with the independence days of several Latin American nations,…
Hudson Valley One
Published September 22New Paltz Gardens for Nutrition fêtes 50th year with potluck feast, tours, remembrances
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Published September 214-H Club teaches kids about more than farm animals
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Published September 21Jews celebrate Yom Kippur today
HUDSON VALLEY- Jews throughout the world are celebrating the holiest day in the Hebrew calendar today when Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement is observed in synagogues and homes. Sunday evening’s Kol Nidre ceremony commemorated a 24-hour period of praying and fasting while…
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Published September 21Putnam’s Prayer Walk dedicated to 9-11 hero Stephen Driscoll
CARMEL- Despite dark, dank skies and a steady rain, more than 200 people gathered beneath a large pavilion at Camarda Park in Carmel Sunday to participate in Putnam’s 7th annual Prayer Walk for First Responders. The memorial honored 9/11 hero Stephen Driscoll, a New York City…
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Published September 18New York Blood Center to host blood drive in memory of Sickle Cell warrior
NEW WINDSOR- New York Blood Center (NYBC) will be hosting a blood drive at the Solid Rock Church of God on Saturday, September 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive will be held in memory of Lashawnda Johnson, a kind, loving, and cherished member of the Newburgh community…
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Published September 16Ulster County Department of Health launches Youth Vaping Prevention Video Contest
KINGSTON – The Ulster County Department of Health is launching its first-ever Youth Vaping Prevention Video Contest, inviting teens ages 13-18 to create short videos that help adults better understand youth vaping and its risks. Funded through the county’s Juul settlement, the…