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Published September 02Kingston approves new PBA contract
KINGSTON – The Kingston Common Council, upon a recommendation from Mayor Steve Noble, approved a memorandum of agreement with the city’s PBA union. The new labor pact gives members a 3.75 percent raise per year, or a 15 percent overall pay hike through the duration of the…
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Published September 02Hinchey urges governor to sign her probation disability legislation
KINGSTON – State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D, Saugerties) has sponsored legislation that would offer disability benefits to probation officers injured in the line of duty. On Tuesday, Hinchey, along with CSEA members, urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign this legislation, which is…
Who Encourages the Encourager?
The Home Front Real Families. Real Struggles. Real Hope There is an unwritten rule in our culture: the strong are expected to stay strong. The parent who always knows what to say. The teacher who inspires every student. The nurse who comforts frightened patients. The police…
The Morning Muster: A Column For and By Veterans
Invisible Wounds: Combat TBI and Early Onset Dementia For many veterans, stepping away from a combat zone and returning to normal life feels like reaching a safe haven. Once the deployment ends, weapons are turned in, and the immediate threats from direct engagement subside. But…
This Week in Clarkstown
By Matt Veronesi When I was hired to work in Parks & Recreation in New Windsor 20 years ago and was first introduced to the senior citizens, I told them that I would always treat them the way I would want someone to treat my grandparents. When I was hired in Clarkstown a little…
These Details Can Change the Course of a Car Accident Claim
The strength of a car accident claim in Missouri can depend on details gathered before vehicles are repaired, injuries progress, or witnesses become harder to reach. State rules also make certain facts especially important. For example, the Missouri Department of Revenue requires…
Best Illinois Youth Detention Center Sexual Abuse Lawyer: How Survivors Can Recognize the Right Advocate
When a young person is placed in a detention center, the facility accepts a serious duty of care. Staff members, supervisors, administrators, and outside service providers are expected to prevent abuse, respond to danger, and protect children in their custody. Sexual abuse inside…
Suffern Man Arrested
On August 12, 2026, the Spring Valley Police Department initiated an investigation after an 18-year-old female reported that she had been sexually assaulted on multiple occasions by an adult male when she was 8 years old. Following a thorough investigation, detectives identified…
Robbery on Main Street
On August 14, 2026, at approximately 1:22 a.m., the Spring Valley Police Department responded to the area of 28 South Main Street for a report of a suspicious incident. Upon further investigation, officers located a victim who reported that a male suspect known to him displayed a…
If You Can’t Do the Time, Don’t Sell the Wine
On August 21, 2026, the Spring Valley Police Department, in conjunction with investigators from the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA), conducted a joint enforcement operation at several bars and restaurants within the Village of Spring Valley. During the operation, officers…
HoehmTown Happenings: Clarkstown Celebrates National Senior Citizens Day
National Senior Citizens Day, which falls on August 21st each year, was established by Congress in 1988 to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of our seniors. In 1991, then President George Bush included the following passage in a Proclamation: “Many a poet and…
Haverstraw Man Arrested in Manny Lopez Baseball Field Burglary
A 39-year-old Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at the Manny Lopez Baseball Field, according to the Haverstraw Police Department. Police said officers responded to the Village of Haverstraw property on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, following a report of a…