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Published September 17Poughkeepsie 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…
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Published September 17THE CITY OF NEWBURGH SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR CITY MANAGER POSITION
The City of Newburgh, New York, is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking municipal executive to serve as its next City Manager...
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Published September 17Rep. 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…
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Published September 17DiNapoli 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…
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Published September 17Mt. 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…
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Published September 17Morris County man among 3 arrested in New York internet crimes against children operation
ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. — A Morris County man was among three people arrested during a multiagency internet crimes against children operation in Orange County, New York, according to New York …
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Published September 17The 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…
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Published September 16Arianna 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,…
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Published September 16Orange County Sheriff says Local Cops Local Crimes will cost county $10 million
Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta joined 14 other county sheriffs in New York in support of a lawsuit challenging the Local Cops Local Crimes Act, which would ban the county jail from housing ICE detainees.
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Published September 16Orange County IDA to do away with PILOTs on warehouses
GOSHEN – Approving payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) for warehouses has been a controversial issue facing the Orange County Industrial Development Agency, but that may change shortly. The IDA board plans to modify its policy by prohibiting PILOT property tax breaks to warehouses…
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Published September 16Raging fire destroys Orange County home
CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON – An early evening fire at 43 Stable Way in Cornwall-on-Hudson destroyed the home as flames consumed the entire structure. The two-alarm fire required mutual aid from several area departments. Tankers had to stage on Mountain Road and pump water one mile to the…
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Published September 16Presto’s big game against Minisink earns her DA’s Student-Athlete Spotlight
Only a sophomore, Wallkill striker Haylee Presto is establishing herself as one of Section 9’s top goal scorers. Presto’s ability to find the back of the net was on full display in Saturday’s 6-1 non-league win over Minisink Valley. She scored four goals, raising her season total…