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Mid Hudson News
Published 18 hours agoHundreds 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…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 22A civics “welcome wagon” reaches new homeowners across NY-17
Plus One for America mails 900 personalized letters to Rockland County residents, with more on the way Moving comes with a long list of address changes. Plus One for America wants new homeowners in New York’s 17th Congressional District to remember one more: their voter…
Rockland County Times
Published September 21The Morning Muster A Column For and By Veterans
The Post 9/11 Generation When reflecting on military history, there are often defining moments that shape entire generations of service members. For World War II veterans, it was Pearl Harbor. For Vietnam veterans, it was the volatile draft era of the 1960s. For today’s young…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
Published 3 hours agoSection 9 Football Picks: Rivalries, Unbeatens and Big Games Await
Another big week of Section 9 football is here, and Rich Arnott is back with his picks as league races begin to take shape and several intriguing matchups take center stage. From the annual Erie Bell showdown between Middletown and Port Jervis to a battle of unbeaten teams in…
Rockland County Times
Published September 21This Week in Clarkstown
Coaching your own kids is different. I am currently coaching three teams, two baseball teams for my sons, one at the 11-year-old level and one at the 15-year-old level, as well as my daughter’s 11-year-old softball team. I have 35 years of coaching experience at just about every…
Rockland County Times
Published September 21Clarkstown’s Laurenzi Earns Enshrinement in National Wrestling Hall of Fame
By Jamie Kempton Just as Odysseus’ life was divided into three parts in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, you could say John Laurenzi’s odyssey through the world of wrestling has also been split into three major stages: as an athlete, as a high school coach, and as a mentor to…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 21Arnott’s Section 9 Football Rankings: Who’s Moving Up?
The latest week of Section 9 football brought statement wins, rivalry games and a few teams making moves up the rankings. Rich Arnott breaks down the latest results and looks ahead to the biggest matchups on this week’s schedule. CLASS AA/A 1. MIDDLETOWN – The Middies shut down…
Mid Hudson News
Published 7 hours agoLetter to the Editor: Vote Jen Knox for Town of Newburgh Clerk
To the Editor: I am writing to support Democratic candidate Jen Knox for town clerk in the Town of Newburgh. This lifelong resident of the town works in the New York State Assembly where she has firsthand experience in constituent services, government process and public records.…
Town of Clarkstown News
Published 9 hours agoCLARKSTOWN CODE ENFORCEMENT RECOGNIZED BY ROCKLAND COUNTY ILLEGAL HOUSING TASK FORCE
I’m extremely proud to announce that Clarkstown’s strong code enforcement performance was recently recognized by the Rockland County Illegal Housing Task Force. The agency’s most recent report reviewed every municipality’s code enforcement efforts based on feedback from all the…