News across Greater Kiryas Joel

CITY OF NEWBURGH SEEKS MEMBERS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) to fill six (6) member positions whose terms have expired...

Section 9 football rankings: League play heats up in Week 4
The first big rivalry games of the season are in the books, and Section 9 football now moves deeper into league play with several important matchups on the schedule. Several undefeated teams will try to keep their seasons perfect, while others look to rebound from early losses…

Fleeing suspect crosses bridge and causes major wreck on I-84
TOWN OF FISHKILL — A motorist was seriously injured Sunday evening when a vehicle that had earlier been pursued by police in the Town of Newburgh crossed into the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 and struck a pickup truck head-on, authorities said. The crash occurred around 5:15…

Town to get millions for IBM Quantum project
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – The proposed IBM Quantum computing facility at the existing IBM campus on South Road (Route 9) in the town has become a financial windfall worth millions of dollars for the town. The $54 million IBM has agreed to pay the town is separate from the Payment in…

Verizon looks to end landline phone service
HUDSON VALLEY- With a declining number of landline users and excessive cost of servicing copper wires, Verizon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval to end Plain Old Telephone Service in nine states, including New York. In its…

New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…

Central Hudson restores power to more than 24,000 customers after nor’easter
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson crews have restored power to more than 24,000 customers affected by a nor’easter that brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Mid-Hudson Valley over the weekend. About 2,500 customers remained without power as of 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Central Hudson…

Mayor frustrated by plan to eliminate Flock cameras
POUGHKEEPSIE – Following an announcement by Dutchess County DA Anthony Parisi and Sheriff Kirk Imperati that they will phase out the use of the Flock License Plate Reader cameras (LPRs) amidst public pressure, the Dutchess County Legislature Democratic majority announced plans to…

Managing Director at Shakespeare to Step Down
Kendra Ekelund joined HVS in 2022

Metro-North Begins Work on Hudson Line
Plans to protect rails from flooding, mudslides

Helen Hayes Recognizes Extraordinary Patients
The New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of its physical rehabilitation patients during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week at the 126th annual Helen Hayes Hospital Honors Assembly on September 15, 2026. Eight…

Middletown beats rival Port to reclaim Erie Bell (VIDEO)
MIDDLETOWN – Middletown reclaimed the Erie Bell with a 28-7 victory over Port Jervis on Saturday at Faller Field, ending the Red Raiders’ two-year hold on the trophy. The Middies improved to 4-0, while Port Jervis fell to 2-2. The victory marked Middletown’s first win over Port…