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Published September 21Putnam’s Prayer Walk dedicated to 9-11 hero Stephen Driscoll
CARMEL- Despite dark, dank skies and a steady rain, more than 200 people gathered beneath a large pavilion at Camarda Park in Carmel Sunday to participate in Putnam’s 7th annual Prayer Walk for First Responders. The memorial honored 9/11 hero Stephen Driscoll, a New York City…
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Published September 21Police seeking additional victims of alleged touchy-feely handyman
PAWLING – A 46-year-old Pawling man was arrested by state troopers last week on three misdemeanor charges of touching women without their consent. Ismael Sipteyul was charged with three counts of forcible touching, arraigned in Dover Justice Court and remanded to the Dutchess…
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Published September 21Community Foundation announces 2026 Make A Difference Grant Recipients
MONTGOMERY- The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland (CFOSR) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Make A Difference Grants. This year’s grant cycle focused on supporting nonprofit infrastructure and operational needs, with preference given to…
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Published September 21New York again ranks No. 1 for teen driver safety
NEW YORK- New York has been ranked the nation’s top state for teen drivers for the third consecutive year, according to a new analysis by WalletHub. The 2026 study compared all 50 states using 23 measures related to teen driver safety, accidents, and injuries, and state laws. New…
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Published September 20City of Newburgh to conduct semi-annual hydrant flushing
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh will begin its semi-annual fire hydrant flushing program throughout the City beginning on Monday, October 5, 2026. The program will continue until all flushing is complete. Hydrant flushing is a controlled procedure for the general maintenance of…
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Published September 20Walden Police Officer reunites with girl he helped save from choking
WALDEN – A year after Walden police Officer Jordan Mauro responded to a call involving a choking infant who had become unresponsive, he was reunited with the girl whose life he helped save. Arabella and her mother this week visited the Walden Police Department to see Mauro and…
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Published September 19QB Caesar leads Cornwall to easy win over M-W (VIDEO)
CENTRAL VALLEY – Cornwall broke through in a big way Friday night, scoring seven touchdowns in a 49-7 victory over Monroe-Woodbury. The powerhouse Green Dragons entered the game looking for their first win of the season after dropping their first two games. Monroe-Woodbury fell…
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Published September 19Natale’s two TDs lift Port Jervis past Marlboro
MARLBORO – Port Jervis pulled away in the second half, scoring twice on the ground while shutting out Marlboro over the final two quarters to secure a 21-6 league victory Friday night. The Raiders (2-1) led 7-6 at halftime before Amato Natale provided the second-half punch.…
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Published September 19Fire district highlights its EMS response times and hints at expansion
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – Amidst a statewide EMS crisis that is slow to be addressed by state lawmakers, the Fairview Fire District, which operates ambulances in addition to fire trucks, claims to be operating an EMS system that benefits those in need. Response times are critical…
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Published September 19Goshen school district mourns death of freshman student
GOSHEN – The Goshen Central School District continues to mourn the death of a student this week, prompting the district to bring in additional counselors and support staff to assist students and employees. The district has not publicly identified the student, a freshman at Goshen…
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Published September 19Three Middletown men arrested in narcotics trafficking investigation
GOSHEN – Three Middletown men were arrested following a long-term investigation into narcotics trafficking in the city and surrounding areas, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. Denzel Warner, 35, Jose Soto, 35, and Darius Monroe, 36, were charged…
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Published September 19Kingston awarded $8.9M grant for lead service line replacements
KINGSTON- The City of Kingston has been awarded an $8.9 million grant to help replace residential water service lines that contain lead. The funding comes through Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Lead Infrastructure Forgiveness and Transformation, or LIFT, program, which assists communities…