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Alleged careless driver sends another car into building
POUGHKEEPSIE – A driver heading west on Columbus Drive (westbound arterial) attempted to turn onto Main Street from the center lane on Thursday evening, forcing a car in another lane off the road and into a building at the corner of Main Street and Columbus Drive, causing…

Homecoming weekend in Carmel has arrived
CARMEL- Homecoming is a special opportunity for the entire Carmel community to come together in celebration of the pride, tradition, talent, and spirit that connect schools and neighborhoods. Thousands of students, families, alumni, staff, and community members will take part in…

Poughkeepsie judge suspended after commission recommends his removal
ALBANY – Poughkeepsie City Court Judge Frank Mora has been officially suspended by the New York State Court of Appeals after the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct (Commission) recommended that he be removed from the bench. The order, dated September 17, 2026, suspends…

Kingston’s Heart of Midtown Festival returns Sept. 19 with three stages and 40 nonprofits
No one left behind... The post Kingston’s Heart of Midtown Festival returns Sept. 19 with three stages and 40 nonprofits first appeared on Hudson Valley One .

NOTICE: Village Offices Closed Monday, September 21 for Yom Kippur
Village offices will be closed on Monday, September 21, 2026, in observance of Yom Kippur. The offices will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful and peaceful holiday.

Morning Headlines with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, 9/17/26
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, and Oneida Dispatch, about calls in Ulster County to action against domestic violence.

Rep. Ryan seeks to restore benefits to servicemembers battling Iran
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) – an Iraq War combat veteran and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress, along with 11 of his Democratic Veteran colleagues, introduced legislation this week to honor the sacrifices made by US troops…

DiNapoli raises concerns over problem gambling as mobile betting surges
ALBANY – The state’s growing mobile sports betting industry is raising concerns about problem gambling, with calls to the state’s problem gambling hotline up 8.5% since 2020, according to a report released Wednesday by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The state’s HOPEline…

Mt. Kisco auto dealerships ordered a refund of $1 million to customers
MOUNT KISCO- Customers of two Mt. Kisco auto dealerships who were unfairly overcharged through fees presented as sales commissions will receive refunds following action by New York Attorney General Letitia James. DARCARS Lexus and Mt. Kisco Automotive BMW were the subject of the…

The Pick-It-Line: Check out this week’s Section 9 football picks
Section 9 football enters Week Three with several intriguing matchups, including a pair of winless powerhouse programs looking to break through, the opening of Class B divisional play and several other showdowns. Section 9 football expert Rich Arnott breaks down this week’s slate…

Arianna Rodriguez named SUNY Orange Student Trustee
MIDDLETOWN – Arianna Rodriguez was sworn in as the student representative to the SUNY Orange Board of Trustees for the 2026-27 academic year on Tuesday, taking the oath of office from Board Chair Tom Weddell during the Board’s reorganizational meeting. As the student Trustee,…

Woodstock hires architects to accelerate affordable housing on town-owned land
Bringing rent within reach... The post Woodstock hires architects to accelerate affordable housing on town-owned land first appeared on Hudson Valley One .