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Published September 27Helen 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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Rockland Report
Published September 26Lafayette Theatre Packs October With Movies, Halloween Events and Local Premiere
October will be a busy month at the Lafayette Theatre, with the historic Suffern movie house offering a lineup that ranges from highly anticipated new films and local filmmaking to family Halloween favorites and cult classics. And with tickets priced at $10 or less, the theater…
Rockland Report
Published September 26Finkelstein Library Toy Drive & Swap Set for October 18
Finkelstein Memorial Library’s Youth Services Department is partnering with The Great Giveback to host a community Toy Drive and Swap this October. The library is accepting donations of gently used and outgrown toys through October 11. Families will then have the opportunity to…
Rockland Report
Published September 26In Plain Sight World Premiere at Penguin Rep Theatre | Sept. 25–Oct. 18, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York, has announced the complete cast for the world premiere of In Plain Sight, a new play by acclaimed playwright Michael McKeever (Daniel’s Husband, Mr. Parker). Directed by Penguin founding Artistic Director Joe Brancato, the production…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 25M&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…
Mid Hudson News
Published 3 hours agoSection 9 football rankings: League play heats up in Week 4
The first big rivalry games of the season are in the books, and Section 9 football now moves deeper into league play with several important matchups on the schedule. Several undefeated teams will try to keep their seasons perfect, while others look to rebound from early losses…
Mid Hudson News
Published 4 hours agoVerizon looks to end landline phone service
HUDSON VALLEY- With a declining number of landline users and excessive cost of servicing copper wires, Verizon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval to end Plain Old Telephone Service in nine states, including New York. In its…
Mid Hudson News
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…
Rockland County Times
Published September 27The Same Sprained Ankle Is Three Different Problems at 16, 35 and 65
Contributed by Dan Rose, a Senior Local Business Guide Specializing in Podiatry and Foot & Ankle Services in New York City A sprained ankle is one of the few injuries almost everyone has had, and one of the few almost nobody treats. The swelling goes down within a week or two,…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 26Goshen uses trick play to win Spirit Trophy game
WARWICK – Goshen running back Dom Cusumano was made for games like this. Windy, rainy, and muddied-up conditions made Goshen’s game plan simple for its annual Spirit Trophy game at rival Warwick. Feed Cusumano the ball over and over again. Cusumano had 30 of Goshen’s 37 carries.…