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The Highlands Current
Published September 25Varsity Update: Beacon
The latest results in football, soccer, volleyball, golf, tennis and swimming
The Highlands Current
Published September 25Varsity Update: Haldane
The latest results in girls' tennis, football, volleyball and soccer
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Putnam Sheriff to file ethics complaint against county legislator
CARMEL – Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess will be filing an ethics complaint against County Legislator Erin Lee Crowley alleging that the Mahopac lawmaker threatened to enlist senior White House official Dan Scavino to pressure Hess into reinstating Deputy Kevin Osika. Crowley is…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Newburgh to terminate contract for Flock license plate readers
NEWBURGH – The Newburgh City Council Monday night is expected to terminate its contractual relationship with Flock Safety for use of its automated license plate recognition technology. City residents and several council members believe the system poses a risk to city residents in…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Israeli prime minister lands at Stewart en route to UN
STEWART AIRPORT – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu flew into New York Stewart International Airport at Newburgh on Thursday and was motorcaded to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly session. The southbound Thruway had dozens of State Police cars…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Restoration Advisory Board member criticizes DoD delay on PFAS study
NEWBURGH – It has been 10 years since it was discovered that the City of Newburgh’s water supply – Washington Lake – was contaminated with the ‘forever chemical’ PFAS and a member of the Restoration Advisory Board is totally frustrated by what he calls the lack of action. Ronald…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Security upgrades on the way for Mahopac Senior Center
CARMEL – Putnam County was allocated $50,000 by State Senator Peter Harckham through the Capital Reimbursement Grant (CREST) program for use towards repairs for the Sybil Ludington statue in Carmel. During the state’s review, it was determined that such an allocation was not an…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Career burglar guilty following Orange County trial
GOSHEN – A 65-year-old Newburgh man was convicted after a jury trial in Orange County Court to burglary, criminal mischief and petit larceny in connection with a daytime residential burglary in the Town of Newburgh. The conviction of Jorge Martinez marks his 11th and 12th felony…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25I-684 crackdown in Putnam County leads to 150 citations
SOUTHEAST – State Police were out in force on I-684 in Southeast and during an eight-hour enforcement detail, troopers issued 150 traffic citations. Troopers assigned to the Brewster, Somers and East Fishkill stations joined members of the New York State Police Troop K Traffic…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25Catskill Mountain Railroad to offer fall foliage train rides
KINGSTON – The Catskill Mountain Railroad will offer fall foliage train rides beginning Saturday, Sept. 26, giving passengers an opportunity to view the changing colors of the Catskills from the historic railroad corridor. The Fall Foliage Adventure Train will travel along the…