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Published September 07Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland to Host annual reception
MONTGOMERY- The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland is thrilled to announce the return of their Annual Reception, taking place on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at West Hills Country Club in Middletown. As the Foundation’s signature…
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Published September 07Consider becoming a Master Gardener volunteer
MIDDLETOWN- Whether you have just started to get into gardening, or you’ve always loved gardening, if you would like to increase your knowledge and share it with others, consider becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County. The…
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Published September 06Assemblyman Maher returns from active duty overseas
STEWART AIRPORT – Assemblyman Brian Maher (R, C – Walden) arrived back in the Hudson Valley Saturday after a nine-month stint as a U.S. Navy reservist in Africa and the Middle East. Maher touched down at Stewart International Airport late in the morning, and family members,…
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Published September 06Warwick’s Evelyn Card honored as Orange County Citizen of the Month
WARWICK- At 99 years young, Evelyn Card is still making a difference in her community. The longtime Warwick resident and co-host of “Food for Thought” on WTBQ has been named Orange County’s Citizen of the Month for September, recognizing a lifetime of service to Warwick families…
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Published September 06Labor Day hours at Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh is pleased to announce that the Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center will be open for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All amenities of the Aquatic Center will be available during this time, including the swimming pool, splash…
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Published September 06Florida Union Free School District welcomes new teachers
FLORIDA- New teachers for the Florida Union Free School District got their first look at their schools on August 27 at a New Staff Orientation event. Five teachers participated in the new teacher orientation at the S.S. Seward Institute Memorial Building: Daniel Rudolph – S.S.…
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Published September 06National Guard members tackle Hudson Highlands in Danish endurance march
CORTLANDT MANOR- More than 200 New York National Guard members put their legs, and their endurance, to the test last week on the steep trails and roads of Camp Smith Training Site. A total of 211 soldiers and airmen completed a 12.4-mile course August 28 while carrying 23-pound…
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Published September 06Orange County Emergency Services to host full emergency exercise this week
GOSHEN- Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, along with the Orange County Department of Emergency Services, invites members of the media to attend a full-scale emergency exercise simulating a large-scale flooding event impacting multiple jurisdictions across Orange County. The…
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Published September 06Newburgh Sanctuary announces upcoming “Quassaick Creekfest at Crystal Lake” celebration
HUDSON VALLEY- The Newburgh Sanctuary is thrilled to announce the return of its We Love Crystal Lake event series with a vibrant Quassaick Creekfest on Crystal Lake, Sunday, September 13th, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crystal Lake (61 Temple Ave Newburgh, NY 12550). Designed…
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Published September 06City of Newburgh council to meet
NEWBURGH- 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. All meetings will be livestreamed via the City’s website and Facebook page. The meetings will be recorded and made…
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Published September 06Slater pushes larger tax break for retirees
HUDSON VALLEY- Assemblyman Matt Slater is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to include a major expansion of New York’s retirement income tax exemption in the state’s 2027 budget, saying the change could help seniors cope with rising living costs and remain in their communities.…
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Published September 06Spotted Lanternflies have invaded Hudson Valley
HUDSON VALLEY- Spotted lanternflies have reached their most visible—and perhaps most irritating—stage of the year. Native to Southeast Asia, the insect is believed to have arrived in the United States about a decade ago in a shipment of stone goods from China. It first appeared…