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Mid Hudson News
Published 6 hours agoBlood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…
Rockland Report
Published 20 hours agoFree AI Smart Glasses Available to Visually Impaired Veterans in Suffern
Visually impaired veterans in the community may be eligible to receive free AI-powered smart glasses through a program being distributed by the Suffern Free Library in partnership with TechSoup. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 smart glasses are designed to provide hands-free assistance…
Rockland Report
Published September 28Free Food Delivery for Eligible Medicaid Residents in Rockland County
Medicaid members may qualify to have fresh and shelf-stable food delivered directly to their homes at no cost. Some Rockland County residents enrolled in Medicaid may be eligible to receive fresh, nutritious or shelf-stable food delivered directly to their homes at no cost…
Rockland County Times
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…
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…
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…
Rockland County Times
Published September 25The Morning Muster: A Column For and By Veterans
SSgt Johnny “Joey” Jones Inspires Rockland County When reflecting on military service, we often tend to speak about things like duty, commitment, and enduring bonds formed in uniform. Yet, one of the most important lessons that our time in uniform instills in us is how to respond…
Rockland County Times
Published September 24125 Years of the John Paulding Engine Company
By Rick Pezzullo It has been a community staple in the Town of Orangetown operated solely by volunteers for decades, and it continues to serve approximately 3,650 residents with dedication and professionalism. The John Paulding Engine Company celebrated a major milestone…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 23Hundreds attend Senior Resource Fair
JEFFERSON VALLEY- Hundreds of “seasoned” citizens from throughout Putnam, Westchester, and Rockland counties traveled to the Jefferson Valley Community Center in Jefferson Valley to learn about state and local programs and resources catering to seniors, caregivers, and family…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 22A civics “welcome wagon” reaches new homeowners across NY-17
Plus One for America mails 900 personalized letters to Rockland County residents, with more on the way Moving comes with a long list of address changes. Plus One for America wants new homeowners in New York’s 17th Congressional District to remember one more: their voter…
Rockland County Times
Published September 21The Morning Muster A Column For and By Veterans
The Post 9/11 Generation When reflecting on military history, there are often defining moments that shape entire generations of service members. For World War II veterans, it was Pearl Harbor. For Vietnam veterans, it was the volatile draft era of the 1960s. For today’s young…