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Published September 06Judge to host Patriot Day ceremony on September 11
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County Family Court Judge Tracy MacKenzie will host Dutchess County’s annual Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. on the steps of the Dutchess County Family Court, 50 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The ceremony marks the…
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Published September 06Blooming Grove secures $500,000 grant for purchase of Lasser Property and farmhouse
BLOOMING GROVE – Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) has obtained $500,000 in state funding for the Town of Blooming Grove’s purchase of eight acres of land directly adjacent to Lasser Park for the preservation of open space. The acreage was purchased directly from the Lasser…
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Published September 06Ulster County Legislature to hold listening sessions on proposed Fair Taxes law
KINGSTON – The Ulster County Legislature is planning a series of listening sessions with local business owners and community organizations as it considers a proposed law that would change how certain county taxes are collected. The Legislature announced the sessions in…
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Published September 05Middletown 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 September 05Ryan “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 September 05Orange 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 September 05Veterans 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 05Turnout 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 September 05Yeehaw! 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,…
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Published September 04SEPTEMBER 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…