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Published September 28New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…
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Published September 28Central Hudson restores power to more than 24,000 customers after nor’easter
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson crews have restored power to more than 24,000 customers affected by a nor’easter that brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Mid-Hudson Valley over the weekend. About 2,500 customers remained without power as of 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Central Hudson…
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Published September 27Latest ratings put three area house races in different tiers
HUDSON VALLEY/CATSKILLS- The latest ratings from the Cook Political Report show significant differences among the three Hudson Valley congressional races, with New York’s 17th District rated a “toss-up,” the 18th rated “solid Democrat,” and the 19th rated “likely Democrat.” The…
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Published September 27Nor’easter slams Hudson Valley
HUDSON VALLEY- Winds and rain from a strengthening nor’easter lashed the Hudson Valley Saturday as the storm crawled up the coast, flooding low-lying areas and knocking out power due to falling tree limbs and broken utility lines. The immediate region was spared from the worst of…
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Published September 27Ulster County medical transportation owner sentenced in $1.1M Medicaid fraud case
KINGSTON – The owner of an Ulster County medical transportation company has been sentenced to three to nine years in state prison for stealing more than $1.1 million from the Medicaid program, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji…
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Published September 27Slater: Local school districts projected to receive $1.9M more in UPK aid
ALBANY – Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that school districts serving the 94th Assembly District are projected to receive nearly $1.9 million in additional Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) aid for the 2026–27 school year, supporting a projected net increase of…
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Published September 27New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…
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Published September 27Two women injured in Middletown Quick Chek stabbing; one taken into custody
Two women were injured in a stabbing early Saturday at a Quick Chek gas station, and one of the women was taken into custody after police said she was found with a knife. Middletown police were called to the Quick Chek at 1 James P. Kelly Way at about 4:41 a.m. for a report of…
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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…
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Published September 27Hudson Valley Shakespeare Managing Director to step down
GARRISON- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Managing Director Kendra Ekelund will step down in spring 2027 as she and her family relocate to Charlotte, North Carolina, the theater company announced. Ekelund will remain with Hudson Valley Shakespeare through the transition, working with…
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Published September 26Letter to the Editor: Combat climate change with Kaul
Dear Editor, Climate change is rapidly accelerating and is an immediate reality that is negatively impacting the environment and people all over the world. Small and large communities are currently facing issues due to extreme weather, pollution, and rising costs of everyday…
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Published September 26Medicaid fraudster gets jail
On September 25, the owner of an Ulster County medical transportation service company was sentenced to three to nine years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing over $1.1 million by unlawfully billing the Medicaid program. MAK Limo inflated charges and…