News across Dutchess County
The Highlands Current
Published September 25Is My Black Still Beautiful?
Violinist Gwen Laster reflects on ‘colorism’
The Highlands Current
Published September 25Varsity Update: Beacon
The latest results in football, soccer, volleyball, golf, tennis and swimming
The Highlands Current
Published September 25Varsity Update: Haldane
The latest results in girls' tennis, football, volleyball and soccer
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Newburgh to terminate contract for Flock license plate readers
NEWBURGH – The Newburgh City Council Monday night is expected to terminate its contractual relationship with Flock Safety for use of its automated license plate recognition technology. City residents and several council members believe the system poses a risk to city residents in…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Dutchess IDA ready to grant PILOT for IBM quantum-computing
POUGHKEEPSIE – One week after the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency approved a preliminary resolution for a payment in lieu of taxes for IBM’s quantum-computing facility, the IDA board is scheduled to consider and approve the final resolution for the incentive. The…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Israeli prime minister lands at Stewart en route to UN
STEWART AIRPORT – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu flew into New York Stewart International Airport at Newburgh on Thursday and was motorcaded to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly session. The southbound Thruway had dozens of State Police cars…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Non-profits team up to help women
POUGHKEEPSIE – Nonprofit organizations Hudson River Housing and Unshattered have joined forces to create a complete pathway from crisis to long-term independence for women. The partnership integrates supportive housing with healing-centered employment, creating a coordinated…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Restoration Advisory Board member criticizes DoD delay on PFAS study
NEWBURGH – It has been 10 years since it was discovered that the City of Newburgh’s water supply – Washington Lake – was contaminated with the ‘forever chemical’ PFAS and a member of the Restoration Advisory Board is totally frustrated by what he calls the lack of action. Ronald…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Career burglar guilty following Orange County trial
GOSHEN – A 65-year-old Newburgh man was convicted after a jury trial in Orange County Court to burglary, criminal mischief and petit larceny in connection with a daytime residential burglary in the Town of Newburgh. The conviction of Jorge Martinez marks his 11th and 12th felony…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Catskill Mountain Railroad to offer fall foliage train rides
KINGSTON – The Catskill Mountain Railroad will offer fall foliage train rides beginning Saturday, Sept. 26, giving passengers an opportunity to view the changing colors of the Catskills from the historic railroad corridor. The Fall Foliage Adventure Train will travel along the…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25SUNY Orange receives NYCCT Community College Innovation Award
MIDDLETOWN – The New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT) celebrated SUNY Orange’s work in reforming its math placement process, along with its developmental math curriculum, by presenting the College with the organization’s 2026 Community College Innovation Award on Friday…