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Published 11 hours agoFree AI Smart Glasses Available to Visually Impaired Veterans in Suffern
Visually impaired veterans in the community may be eligible to receive free AI-powered smart glasses through a program being distributed by the Suffern Free Library in partnership with TechSoup. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 smart glasses are designed to provide hands-free assistance…
Rockland Report
Published September 28Free Food Delivery for Eligible Medicaid Residents in Rockland County
Medicaid members may qualify to have fresh and shelf-stable food delivered directly to their homes at no cost. Some Rockland County residents enrolled in Medicaid may be eligible to receive fresh, nutritious or shelf-stable food delivered directly to their homes at no cost…
Rockland County Times
Published September 27Helen 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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27Hudson Valley Shakespeare Managing Director to step down
GARRISON- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Managing Director Kendra Ekelund will step down in spring 2027 as she and her family relocate to Charlotte, North Carolina, the theater company announced. Ekelund will remain with Hudson Valley Shakespeare through the transition, working with…
Rockland County Times
Published 22 hours agoProfessional Restringing Supporting Consistent Performance During Regular Tennis Sessions
Regular tennis sessions can place steady demands on a racquet as strokes, contact points, and movement patterns repeat. Restringing helps maintain a familiar response when the original setup loses useful feel. A suitable string setup can support controlled shots while keeping…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 2823 Marketing Group celebrates new office and redesigned website
FLORIDA – 23 Marketing Group celebrated the grand opening of its new office location in Florida, New York, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, alongside the launch of its newly redesigned website. Local business leaders, community partners, and regional officials, including Orange County…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 28Section 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…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 28Verizon 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…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27New 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…
Rockland County Times
Published September 27The Same Sprained Ankle Is Three Different Problems at 16, 35 and 65
Contributed by Dan Rose, a Senior Local Business Guide Specializing in Podiatry and Foot & Ankle Services in New York City A sprained ankle is one of the few injuries almost everyone has had, and one of the few almost nobody treats. The swelling goes down within a week or two,…
Rockland County Times
Published 6 hours agoChoosing the Right Doctoral Path in Nursing: What You Need to Know
If you’re thinking about the highest levels of nursing education, the alphabet soup can get messy fast. DNP, DNAP, CRNA, APRN—suddenly it sounds less like career planning and more like a very stressful game of Scrabble. Still, the decision matters. Your choice can shape your…