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Letter to the Editor: If energy affordability matters, pipeline capacity must be part of the conversation
As New Yorkers reflect on a summer marked by extreme heat, elevated electricity demand, and grid reliability concerns, one lesson stands out: New York’s energy challenges are present year-round. Whether driven by summer cooling needs or winter heating demand or even the need to…

Woman stabbed in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – City Police in Newburgh are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred this morning (Thursday) in the area of 212 South William Street. Investigators were called to the scene at approximtely 8:30 a.m. where they found a woman who had been stabbed in the chest with…

The Fuze play late-night set this Friday
Classic four-piece... The post The Fuze play late-night set this Friday first appeared on Hudson Valley One .

Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour Rescheduled to September 17
The scheduled tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/92x8WpPUZPNAdynt5 We apologize for the change and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you…

Valley Central tops Wallkill in “Battle of the Valley” (VIDEO)
MONTGOMERY – Valley Central moved to 2-0 on the season with a 33-25 win over Wallkill in the “Battle of the Valley” game on Wednesday night. Valley Central won two games all of last year, which qualified the Vikings for the Section 9 Class AA playoffs. Wallkill (0-2) had won four…

Belcher’s boot gives Washingtonville win over M-W
CENTRAL VALLEY -Ryan Belcher drilled a 23-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter Wednesday, giving Washingtonville a 17-14 lead over Monroe-Woodbury and the Wizards held on for the win. Washingtonville improved to 2-0, while Monroe-Woodbury fell to 0-2. The Wizards opened the…

Morning Headlines with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, 9/10/26
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, and Oneida Dispatch, about conversations in Ulster county about relocating a morgue that a lawmaker called, "appalling."

Poughkeepsie alderman arraigned on felony assault charges
POUGHKEEPSIE – Poughkeepsie City Alderman Christopher Grant, 38, has been arraigned on a felony charge of attempted assault. The indictment alleges that on the afternoon of August 2, 2025, Grant, who was 37 at the time, repeatedly struck a 69-year-old individual in the head in an…

Access: Supports for Living Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Center of Excellence Facility
NEW WINDSOR – Access: Supports for Living held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Center of Excellence (ACE) facility adjacent to New York Stewart International Airport Wednesday, drawing in a crowd of more than 100 attendees. The 15,000-square-foot building features a spacious…

Community Foundations offers first bridge loan
POUGHKEEPSIE – The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley is now offering loans through its Local Impact Fund for Tomorrow, providing bridge loans to non-profits with projects in the works. The program provides bridge loans of up to $50,000 for the projects, and Community…

Hochul’s 2027 budget will try to make Higher Education more affordable (VIDEO)
ALBANY – Over the past five years, New York has significantly expanded higher education access and affordability through historic investments in state financial aid to SUNY and CUNY. The state broadened the tuition assistance program by raising income eligibility to $125,000,…
Four arrested for gang assault after attack at gas station
WAWARSING – Four Ellenville residents have been arrested and charged with attempted gang assault in connection with an incident at the Mobil gas station on Route 209 in Wawarsing. State Police said a fight broke out at around 9 a.m. on September 8 where several individuals…