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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…
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Published September 04Newburgh man sentenced for sixth felony drug conviction
GOSHEN – A Newburgh man will spend the next four years in state prison following his sixth felony drug conviction. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said Marqis Freeman, 40, previously pled guilty to a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance. It was…
City of Newburgh News
Published September 03TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ACTIVITY CENTER PARKING LOT ON SEPTEMBER 7
Please be advised that the Activity Center parking lot, located at the Delano-Hitch Recreation Park, 401 Washington Street, will be temporarily closed to all vehicles on Monday, September 7, 2026, beginning at 7:00 a.m...
Mid Hudson News
Published September 03Unionville 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…
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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 03SUNY Orange PLUS offers Pathways to Paramedic Program
MIDDLETOWN -SUNY Orange Plus prepares for its next paramedic training program that will begin in April 2027, it announces opportunities for interested students to complete a free pre-screening process this Fall or enroll in free math bootcamps in advance of the pre-screening…
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Published September 03State legislation to curb dangerous driving in Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE – In the wake of the death of Poughkeepsie school crossing guard James Montanino on September 29, 2025, State Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D, Newburgh) passed legislation for traffic safety. The measures are aimed at protecting children and others walking to…
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Published September 03FEMA formally denies major disaster declaration following February blizzard
WASHINGTON – Following requests by Governor Hochul for the Trump administration to issue a major disaster declaration following last February’s blizzard that caused more than $168 million in damages and placed a serious financial burden on the Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long…
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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 September 03Reimagining of Newburgh’s Broadway continues
NEWBURGH – The major facelift on Broadway in the City of Newburgh is continuing. Mayor Torrance Harvey said the main goal is to make the main business corridor in the city safer for pedestrians and motorists. “We continue with our streetscape plan new sidewalks, ADA compliant…
City of Newburgh News
Published September 02LABOR DAY HOURS AT THE DELANO-HITCH AQUATIC CENTER
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 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m...
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Published September 02Soccer tournament deep connections lead to launch of youth sports platform
GOSHEN – The Sweitzer Cup began with friendship and loss. Rory Brady, of Goshen, created the recreational soccer tournament after losing a close high school friend, Tim Sweitzer, in a car accident years earlier. He wanted to make sure his friend’s name and story did not disappear…