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Published 6 hours agoLetter to the Editor: Local Action Needed to Support our Most Vulnerable Veterans
Dear Editor, For generations, America has called upon young men and women to serve in uniform, placing them in harm’s way to defend our nation and preserve the freedoms we too often take for granted. They have answered that call with courage and commitment. Too many, however,…
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Published 11 hours agoPutnam SPCA “Great Giveback” underway
PUTNAM COUNTY- The Putnam County SPCA’s Great Giveback begins today. SPCA Chief Ken Ross said the month-long collection drive will benefit the non-for-profit with donors dropping off cleaning supplies, office and operational items, gasoline gift cards, and monetary donations at…
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Published September 30Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…
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Published September 27Honoring Dr. Francis Carroll by raising funds for ALS research
PUTNAM COUNTY- Dr. Francis Carroll was a highly respected and admired physician who treated patients throughout the Hudson Valley for decades. The cardiothoracic surgeon and past president of the Putnam County Medical Society passed away on August 28, 2023, at home surrounded by…
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Published September 27City of Newburgh seeks members for Board of Assessment Review
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Assessment Review to fill one vacant position and one upcoming term expiration. Individuals interested in serving must apply by October 30, 2026. Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review is by the…
The Highlands Current
Published September 26Reading to Dogs
Children gain confidence with furry friends
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Published September 25M&T Bank volunteers participate in Women Build for Historic Habitat for Humanity Development in Saugerties
SAUGERTIES- A group of M&T Bank employees volunteered this week as part of Ulster County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week, a peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer initiative supporting the Hope Springs Development, which will become the first Habitat-led neighborhood in…
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Published September 25Power of kindness in Brewster
BREWSTER – It began four years ago as a modest back-to-school event. Brewster High School’s Career Skills Free Back to School Shopping bonanza has grown into a full-scale operation, thanks to the generosity of businesses, community members, and organizations—and the hard work of…
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Published September 24SPCA officers receive early holiday gifts from Putnam District Attorney
CARMEL – Thanks to Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy’s efforts, members of the Putnam SPCA Police now have greater protection from harm. The District Attorney’s Office used asset forfeiture funds to purchase safety vests for the officers. When SPCA personnel visited…
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Published September 23Hundreds attend Senior Resource Fair
JEFFERSON VALLEY- Hundreds of “seasoned” citizens from throughout Putnam, Westchester, and Rockland counties traveled to the Jefferson Valley Community Center in Jefferson Valley to learn about state and local programs and resources catering to seniors, caregivers, and family…
The Highlands Current
Published September 21Free Meal Service Suspended
Beacon’s Backyard looking for new location
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Published September 21Jews celebrate Yom Kippur today
HUDSON VALLEY- Jews throughout the world are celebrating the holiest day in the Hebrew calendar today when Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement is observed in synagogues and homes. Sunday evening’s Kol Nidre ceremony commemorated a 24-hour period of praying and fasting while…