News across Greater Kiryas Joel

Letter 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,…

No kids and a lot of bass: Brooklyn Children's Museum draws flak for loud roof parties
The Crown Heights museum has brought in a lot of money by renting out its popular rooftop. That’s meant fewer summer days when it’s open to kids – and a lot of frustrated neighbors. [ more › ]

Blood 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…

Pets rock! UCSPCA beats thousands to win $2,000 national contest
A senior dog who has spent more than seven years waiting for a home at the Ulster County SPCA in Kingston has earned some national recognition — and $2,000 for the shelter — after being named one of three winners of Bret Michaels’ nationwide “Dress Your Pet Like Bret 2026”…

Helen Hayes Recognizes Extraordinary Patients
The New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of its physical rehabilitation patients during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week at the 126th annual Helen Hayes Hospital Honors Assembly on September 15, 2026. Eight…

Air Force veteran honored by county
BEEKMAN – Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and the County’s Office of Veterans Affairs remembered the life and military service of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt.) James Thomas Cartica, born in Union Vale and raised in Poughquag, who passed away in 2025, at…

City 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…

Reading to Dogs
Children gain confidence with furry friends

Access: Supports for Living launches mobile grocery to Hudson Valley communities
MID-HUDSON – Access: Supports for Living (A:SL) announced on Friday that it is launching a mobile grocery program to bring free groceries and connections to health and community resources to neighborhoods throughout Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulster counties. The A:SL Mobile Grocery…

COUNCILWOMAN STEWART HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL SENIOR LINK DAY
Join Councilwoman Stewart for the second annual Senior Link Day...

M&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…

Non-profits team up to help women
POUGHKEEPSIE – Nonprofit organizations Hudson River Housing and Unshattered have joined forces to create a complete pathway from crisis to long-term independence for women. The partnership integrates supportive housing with healing-centered employment, creating a coordinated…