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Published September 10Worker at Goshen Secure Center charged with sexual misconduct
GOSHEN – The State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation has arrested a 22-year-old Walden woman who was employed at the Goshen Secure Center on charges of sexual misconduct involving a resident at the facility. Perla Serrano Rivera was charged with rape, official misconduct of…
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Published September 09Poughkeepsie alderman arraigned on felony assault charges
POUGHKEEPSIE – Poughkeepsie City Alderman Christopher Grant, 38, has been arraigned on a felony charge of attempted assault. The indictment alleges that on the afternoon of August 2, 2025, Alderman Christopher Grant, who was 37 at the time, repeatedly struck a 69-year-old…
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Published September 09Optimum honors Hispanic Heritage Month by launching its long-running student essay contest
HUDSON VALLEY- Optimum, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, is proud to announce the start of its annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest across its service area. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed each year from September 15…
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Published September 09Monroe-Woodbury tops Warwick in clash of Section 9 girls’ soccer champions (VIDEO)
CENTRAL VALLEY – Perennial Section 9 girls’ soccer power Monroe-Woodbury made a statement Wednesday, knocking off Warwick 4-2 in a battle of defending champions. The Crusaders, who captured the Section 9 Class AA title last year, came out on top against the Wildcats, the 2025…
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Published September 09Maher, Murphy earn inaugural Student-Athlete Spotlight
MONTGOMERY — Valley Central High’s Audrey Maher has distinguished herself in tennis, golf and basketball, but her commitment to community service is equally impressive. Maher volunteers with Orange County Aces, helping support the growth of tennis in Orange County. She also gives…
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Published September 09Blakeman campaign poll shows Hochul with narrow lead
ALBANY – A new poll commissioned by Bruce Blakeman’s campaign shows Governor Kathy Hochul leading the Republican challenger by fewer than 4 percentage points, with nearly 5 percent of likely voters undecided. The survey of 800 likely New York voters, conducted Aug. 27-31 by…
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Published September 09The true meaning of Labor Day (VIDEO)
GOSHEN- Labor Day isn’t just an extra day off or an excuse to fire up the grill. It’s a reminder that every safe workplace, fair wage, and weekend we take for granted exists because every day people stood up and demanded dignity for their labor. We asked union members at a rally…
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Published September 08Rich Arnott’s Section 9 Football Picks return
The rankings are back, the predictions are ready, and Rich Arnott is returning for another season of high school sports coverage on Mid-Hudson News Sports! Arnott brings his passion for local athletics, sharp analysis and fearless predictions as he breaks down the teams, players…
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Published September 08Body found near Newburgh’s People’s Park; incident not suspicious
NEWBURGH – The body of a 57-year-old man was found in a small area near People’s Park in the City of Newburgh. Police Chief Brandon Rola told Mid-Hudson News that the man was found just before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 5 in an area he had been using for shelter outside the…
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Published September 08CITY OF NEWBURGH 2027 BUDGET WORK SESSIONS
The City Council and City of Newburgh staff will conduct 2027 Budget Work Sessions as part of the City’s annual budget process for Fiscal Year 2027...
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Published September 08Cracked concrete delays completion of Middletown parking deck
MIDDLETOWN – It could months longer than expected to complete the Middletown parking garage across South Street from the Paramount Theater since cracks have been discovered in the precast concrete deck. City Public Works Commissioner Jacob Tawil said engineers have determined…
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Published September 08Labor Day rally draws 50 people
GOSHEN – Dozens of people from varying career paths gathered in downtown Goshen Monday to mark Labor Day. Among the attendees was Stephanie Vandemark, a teacher in Port Jervis, who said unions are important. “Without labor and these rights and people fighting for them like unions…