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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…
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Published September 21Police celebrate several promotions in department
POUGHKEEPSIE – City of Poughkeepsie Police Chief Rich Wilson and Mayor Yvonne Flowers celebrated the recent promotions of five officers. Retired Chief Tom Pape, who was chief when some of the officers were originally hired, also attended. Chief Wilson noted the promotions were…
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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…
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Published September 21Police seeking additional victims of alleged touchy-feely handyman
PAWLING – A 46-year-old Pawling man was arrested by state troopers last week on three misdemeanor charges of touching women without their consent. Ismael Sipteyul was charged with three counts of forcible touching, arraigned in Dover Justice Court and remanded to the Dutchess…
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Published September 21New York again ranks No. 1 for teen driver safety
NEW YORK- New York has been ranked the nation’s top state for teen drivers for the third consecutive year, according to a new analysis by WalletHub. The 2026 study compared all 50 states using 23 measures related to teen driver safety, accidents, and injuries, and state laws. New…
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Published September 21Onteora High School named #1 in Ulster County by U.S. News & World Report
BOICEVILLE– Onteora High School (OHS) has been ranked the top school in the Kingston metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027. The ranking is based on several key measures of student achievement, including graduation rates and state-required test scores. “We…
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Published September 21Autumn’s splendor at public gardens
‘Tis the season for crisp and cool days' The post Autumn’s splendor at public gardens first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
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Published September 21Foolishness is part of our fate as human beings
“Catch The Leaf” The post Foolishness is part of our fate as human beings first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
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Published September 20City of Newburgh to conduct semi-annual hydrant flushing
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh will begin its semi-annual fire hydrant flushing program throughout the City beginning on Monday, October 5, 2026. The program will continue until all flushing is complete. Hydrant flushing is a controlled procedure for the general maintenance of…
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Published September 20Ulster County launches new ballot-tracking system
KINGSTON- Ulster County voters who cast ballots by mail or absentee ballot will soon have a new way to track their ballots from delivery to processing. The Ulster County Board of Elections has announced the launch of its Electronic Ballot Delivery System, which allows voters to…
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Published September 19Natale’s two TDs lift Port Jervis past Marlboro
MARLBORO – Port Jervis pulled away in the second half, scoring twice on the ground while shutting out Marlboro over the final two quarters to secure a 21-6 league victory Friday night. The Raiders (2-1) led 7-6 at halftime before Amato Natale provided the second-half punch.…
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Published September 19Fire district highlights its EMS response times and hints at expansion
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – Amidst a statewide EMS crisis that is slow to be addressed by state lawmakers, the Fairview Fire District, which operates ambulances in addition to fire trucks, claims to be operating an EMS system that benefits those in need. Response times are critical…