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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Published September 27Middletown 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…
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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…
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Published 6 hours agoMinisink to host Fall Farm Festival on Oct. 3
TOWN OF MINISINK – The Town of Minisink will host its fifth annual fall farm festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd at 20 Roy Smith Drive, Westtown. The event celebrates Minisink’s long agricultural history and will feature tours of its museum, which houses…
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Published 13 hours agoSubject of weekend manhunt was allegedly drunk driver from Long Island
FISHKILL – The motorist who led Town of Newburgh police on a chase Sunday and eventually was involved in a head-on collision was allegedly drunk, according to the state police. Town of Newburgh police had attempted to stop the motorist near the former Newburgh Mall on Route 300…
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Published 13 hours agoNew law gives school districts more time to pay for clean energy upgrades
NEW YORK- School districts across New York will have more time to recover the cost of clean-energy improvements under legislation recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The new law extends the period school districts can use savings from lower utility bills to pay for…
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Published 13 hours agoCounty baby shower to help expecting parents this afternoon
POUGHKEEPSIE – The Family Partnership Center on North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie is the site of a free Dutchess County Community Baby Shower today, September 29, from 3 to 7 pm, organized by the Dutchess County Department of Health (DCDOH), in partnership with the Institute…