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Baby and Dog
Not just a baby, not just a dog, but both...

Around Town (Photos)
Bohemian rhapsodies, Sababa 5, jet ski journey

Looking Back in Beacon
What happened this month 25, 50, 100 and 150 years ago


Around the Region
Putnam killer released, officer accused of Flock misuse, e-bike riders injured

Varsity Update: Haldane
The latest soccer, volleyball and tennis results

Abilities First to celebrate expansion of Straus Family Pavilion Education Center
WAPPINGERS FALLS- Abilities First will welcome community leaders, elected officials, donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion and transformation of the Abilities First Education Center at…

SUNY Orange Plus offers Pathways to Paramedic program
MIDDLETOWN- As SUNY Orange Plus prepares for its next paramedic training program that will begin in April 2027, it announces opportunities for interested students to complete a free pre-screening process this Fall or enroll in free math boot camps in advance of the pre-screening…

NFA runs past Washingtonville in Section 9 football showdown (VIDEO)
NEWBURGH – Newburgh Free Academy set the tone from the opening whistle Thursday night, attacking Washingtonville on the ground and playing tenacious defense in a 48-12 victory. Washingtonville entered the game 2-0 and fresh off a victory over Monroe-Woodbury. Justin Lassic led…

New 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…


Poughkeepsie judge suspended after commission recommends his removal
ALBANY – Poughkeepsie City Court Judge Frank Mora has been officially suspended by the New York State Court of Appeals after the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct (Commission) recommended that he be removed from the bench. The order, dated September 17, 2026, suspends…