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Published 7 hours agoVeterans to benefit from 11 weeks of live music
POUGHKEEPSIE – Nearly a decade ago, now-retired Poughkeepsie High School Teacher David Laffin, an accomplished musician, began weekly music performances at the Shamrock Association social club to benefit veterans’ programming. The weekly shows went for 11 weeks between Labor Day…
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Published September 03Hospice of Orange & Sullivan to Host Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service on Sept. 23
MONTGOMERY – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties will host its 2026 Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service on Wednesday, Sept. 23, bringing together veterans, Gold Star family members, and the community for a morning honoring those who served our country and celebrating those who…
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Published September 03Open Space Institute purchases over 300 acres for Warwick parkland
WARWICK – The Open Space Institute has just purchased 316 acres of woodlands, fields and open space from the Warwick Conference Center to be used by the Town of Warwick as parklands. Town Supervisor Jesse Dwyer said the property transfer has cost the town nothing. “Open Space…
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Published 7 hours agoMiddletown football opens season with shutout win (VIDEO)
Middletown opened the Section 9 football season impressively on Friday night, shutting out Arlington 32-0 at Faller Field. The Middletown defense set the tone, keeping Arlington off the scoreboard while the Middies’ offense put together a balanced attack. The victory gives…
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Published 7 hours agoRyan “pissed off” about PFAS remediation delay
NEW WINDSOR – Standing amid the blue waters of Lake Washington Reservoir in New Windsor, Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18), environmental advocates and concerned citizens rallied on Friday to oppose the most recent move by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to postpone cleaning up the…
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Published 7 hours agoOrange County restricts purchases amid budget concerns
GOSHEN – Orange County government departments have been directed to limit 2026 purchases to essential items and those funded through grants or other specifically designated funding sources, according to an internal email. The directive, issued by Tim Flanagan, the county’s…
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Published 8 hours agoTurnout continues to improve at First Friday celebration (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE – First Friday, the monthly celebration on Main Street in Poughkeepsie on the first Friday of each month between June and November, continues to draw larger crowds. On the first Friday of each month, Main Street between Market and Academy Streets is closed to traffic…
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Published 8 hours agoYeehaw! It’s square dance time again at the Grange
COPAKE- Break out the cowboy boots and neckerchiefs for the sixth annual Square Dance and Ice Cream Social at Copake Grange #935, 628 Empire Road, Saturday, September 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. One of the Grange’s favorite fun events features flavorful food, foot-stomping music,…
SEPTEMBER 10 COUNCIL WORK SESSION, SEPTEMBER 14 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION SCHEDULED
The Newburgh City Council Work Session and Regular Council Meeting will be held in-person on the third floor of City Hall, 83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550...
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Published September 04Orange County legislators call for delay in federal SNAP benefit cost shifts
GOSHEN – The so-called Big Beautiful Bill approved in Washington includes shifting the administrative and benefit costs for SNAP (food stamps) from the federal to the state government and the Orange County Legislature Thursday evening called for a two-year delay on implementation…
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Published September 04Poughkeepsie hero officer honored
POUGHKEEPSIE – Retired Poughkeepsie City Police Officer Michael Barbagallo has been named the city’s Hero of the Year for his efforts to save residents of a burning building in February. The common council voted unanimously to honor Barbagallo. He was the first on the scene of a…
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Published September 04Unionville man killed in one car crash
UNIONVILLE – A 25-year-old man was killed in a one-car crash on Route 284 at Jersey Avenue in the Village of Unionville. The accident occurred at around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2. State Police identified the victim as Aidan Dean of Unionville, who was pronounced dead at…