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Mid Hudson News
Published 15 hours agoLetter to the Editor: Local Action Needed to Support our Most Vulnerable Veterans
Dear Editor, For generations, America has called upon young men and women to serve in uniform, placing them in harm’s way to defend our nation and preserve the freedoms we too often take for granted. They have answered that call with courage and commitment. Too many, however,…
Mid Hudson News
Published 20 hours agoVoices Through Brushstrokes at the Liberty Mall (VIDEO)
LIBERTY – All are welcome tonight at Liberty Mall for the unveiling of Voices Through Brushstrokes at 5 p.m., presented in partnership with Grese Productions, Casa Di Longobardi, and Hope’s Compass. The project features eight massive 8-by-3-foot paintings permanently installed in…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…
Rockland Report
Published September 29Free AI Smart Glasses Available to Visually Impaired Veterans
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…
Mid Hudson News
Published 18 hours agoSection 9 football picks: Week 5 features key division matchups
Week 5 brings another important slate of Section 9 football, with division races beginning to take shape and several teams looking to make a statement as the regular season reaches its midpoint. Some matchups feature familiar rivals, others pit teams headed in very different…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Goshen cruises to boys’ soccer win over crosstown rival (VIDEO)
GOSHEN – Gio Hernandez and Ronan McDonnell each scored two goals to lead the Goshen boys’ soccer team to a 7-1 win over crosstown rival Burke Catholic on Tuesday. Myles Warren added a goal with two assists for Goshen (7-1), a perennial Section 9 Class A power. Jon LaBush and…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30NFA’s young soccer standouts, Goshen’s Cusumano earn Student-Athlete Spotlight
NEWBURGH – The future of Newburgh Free Academy girls’ varsity soccer may already be here. Seventh graders Leonella Enamorado-Garcia and Camila Orduna, who both play forward, are making an immediate impact at the varsity level, giving the Goldbacks two young offensive weapons.…
Mid Hudson News
Published 11 hours agoLetter to the Editor: Trachte the right candidate for the Town of Newburgh Justice
To the Editor: I am writing to support Kenyon Trachte as the Democratic candidate for town justice. Kenyon has the advantage of being on both sides of the courtroom. As a practicing attorney since 2007 he has represented clients of every background in criminal and civil cases. He…
Rockland County Times
Published 12 hours agoHow to Spot Fake Profiles and Messages on Social Media
It’s the kind of thing you almost don’t notice at first: a friend request from someone already on your list, a message from your cousin that doesn’t quite sound like her, a “for sale” post in the group on WhatsApp from a seller nobody’s ever heard of. None of that looks crazy or…
Rockland Report
Published 16 hours agoWhy Fall Is the Best Time to Add Lime to Your Garden Soil
While “adding some lime” may sound like a recipe for a margarita, gardeners in the Northeast know lime can be an important tool for improving soil and preparing gardens for spring. In areas such as Rockland, Bergen and Orange counties, frequent rainfall can contribute to…
Rockland Report
Published 16 hours agoFire Prevention Week 2026: Tips to Keep Your Family Safe
October 4–10 marks Fire Prevention Week, an annual observance that encourages families and communities to take a closer look at fire safety and make sure they are prepared before an emergency happens. Fire can spread quickly, and smoke can make it difficult to see or breathe…
Town of Clarkstown News
Published 17 hours agoA Decade Of Fiscal Strength In Clarkstown
When I first took office in 2016, Clarkstown’s finances were in severe decline. Years of mismanagement and rampant reserve spending resulted in the town’s designation as one of New York State’s most fiscally stressed towns. Standard & Poor’s downgraded the town’s bond rating…