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Published September 27Honoring Dr. Francis Carroll by raising funds for ALS research
PUTNAM COUNTY- Dr. Francis Carroll was a highly respected and admired physician who treated patients throughout the Hudson Valley for decades. The cardiothoracic surgeon and past president of the Putnam County Medical Society passed away on August 28, 2023, at home surrounded by…
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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…
The Highlands Current
Published September 26Reading to Dogs
Children gain confidence with furry friends
Mid Hudson News
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 25Power of kindness in Brewster
BREWSTER – It began four years ago as a modest back-to-school event. Brewster High School’s Career Skills Free Back to School Shopping bonanza has grown into a full-scale operation, thanks to the generosity of businesses, community members, and organizations—and the hard work of…
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Published September 24SPCA officers receive early holiday gifts from Putnam District Attorney
CARMEL – Thanks to Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy’s efforts, members of the Putnam SPCA Police now have greater protection from harm. The District Attorney’s Office used asset forfeiture funds to purchase safety vests for the officers. When SPCA personnel visited…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 23Hundreds attend Senior Resource Fair
JEFFERSON VALLEY- Hundreds of “seasoned” citizens from throughout Putnam, Westchester, and Rockland counties traveled to the Jefferson Valley Community Center in Jefferson Valley to learn about state and local programs and resources catering to seniors, caregivers, and family…
The Highlands Current
Published September 21Free Meal Service Suspended
Beacon’s Backyard looking for new location
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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 20Hundreds expected for Sunday’s Prayer Walk for Police
CARMEL- Upwards of 500 people are expected to converge on Camarda Park in Carmel Sunday afternoon for Putnam County’s 7th annual Prayer Walk for Police. The idea of a prayer walk was conceived by Marianne Chaluisan, a resident of Mahopac who comes from a police family background.…
The Highlands Current
Published September 185 Questions: John Vale
Directs Hudson Valley chapter of Red Cross