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Mid Hudson News
Published October 01New York economy grows at fastest rate in nation
ALBANY- New York’s economy grew faster than that of any other state during the second quarter of 2026, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. The state’s real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 4 percent from the…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 01Putnam legislators reject tax ‘timeout’
CARMEL- Putnam County legislators have rejected Chairman Dan Birmingham’s proposal to forgo county taxes next year in light of the county’s $191 million fund balance. Birmingham proposed the idea to his colleagues during a meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee calling the…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 01Voices Through Brushstrokes at the Liberty Mall (VIDEO)
LIBERTY – All are welcome tonight at Liberty Mall for the unveiling of Voices Through Brushstrokes at 5 p.m., presented in partnership with Grese Productions, Casa Di Longobardi, and Hope’s Compass. The project features eight massive 8-by-3-foot paintings permanently installed in…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 01Putnam SPCA “Great Giveback” underway
PUTNAM COUNTY- The Putnam County SPCA’s Great Giveback begins today. SPCA Chief Ken Ross said the month-long collection drive will benefit the non-for-profit with donors dropping off cleaning supplies, office and operational items, gasoline gift cards, and monetary donations at…
The Highlands Current
Published September 30Whipple Foundation Buys Two Putnam Papers
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Published September 30CONSERVATIVE LEADERS FROM ACROSS HUDSON VALLEY ENDORSE BYRNE FOR REELECTION
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne Endorsement Letter Adds to Growing Grassroots Coalition of Registered Putnam Conservatives Supporting Byrne Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne’s re-election campaign announced today that a group of longtime Conservative Party leaders from…
The Highlands Current
Published September 30William Vetoulis (1990-2026)
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Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Letter to the Editor, Governor Hochul: Protect Newburgh by signing drinking water standards into law
Dear Editor, City of Newburgh Council Member & Member of the Restoration Advisory Board for Stewart Air National Guard Base Ten years ago, Newburgh residents received news no community should ever hear: Our primary drinking water source, Washington Lake, was heavily contaminated…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Conservative leaders endorse Byrne for Putnam County executive re-election
A group of Conservative Party leaders from across the state have endorsed Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne for re-election, citing his record on taxes, county debt, law enforcement, and other conservative priorities. The endorsement was announced by Byrne’s campaign in a joint…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Goshen cruises to boys’ soccer win over crosstown rival (VIDEO)
GOSHEN – Gio Hernandez and Ronan McDonnell each scored two goals to lead the Goshen boys’ soccer team to a 7-1 win over crosstown rival Burke Catholic on Tuesday. Myles Warren added a goal with two assists for Goshen (7-1), a perennial Section 9 Class A power. Jon LaBush and…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30NFA’s young soccer standouts, Goshen’s Cusumano earn Student-Athlete Spotlight
NEWBURGH – The future of Newburgh Free Academy girls’ varsity soccer may already be here. Seventh graders Leonella Enamorado-Garcia and Camila Orduna, who both play forward, are making an immediate impact at the varsity level, giving the Goldbacks two young offensive weapons.…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Postal workers accused of stealing gift cards from mail
WHITE PLAINS- Two former postal workers are accused of stealing gift cards mailed by residents of Putnam and Westchester, explaining why the cards never reached their recipients. Mail sent from the two counties is processed at a regional postal facility in White Plains and the…