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Published September 10Access: 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…
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Published September 10Community 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…
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Published September 10Hochul’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,…
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Published September 10Four 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…
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Published September 10Worker at Goshen Secure Center charged with sexual misconduct
GOSHEN – The State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation has arrested a 22-year-old Walden woman who was employed at the Goshen Secure Center on charges of sexual misconduct involving a resident at the facility. Perla Serrano Rivera was charged with rape, official misconduct of…
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Published September 09Poughkeepsie 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, Alderman Christopher Grant, who was 37 at the time, repeatedly struck a 69-year-old…
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Published September 09Optimum honors Hispanic Heritage Month by launching its long-running student essay contest
HUDSON VALLEY- Optimum, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, is proud to announce the start of its annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest across its service area. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed each year from September 15…
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Published September 09Monroe-Woodbury tops Warwick in clash of Section 9 girls’ soccer champions (VIDEO)
CENTRAL VALLEY – Perennial Section 9 girls’ soccer power Monroe-Woodbury made a statement Wednesday, knocking off Warwick 4-2 in a battle of defending champions. The Crusaders, who captured the Section 9 Class AA title last year, came out on top against the Wildcats, the 2025…
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Published September 09Maher, Murphy earn inaugural Student-Athlete Spotlight
MONTGOMERY — Valley Central High’s Audrey Maher has distinguished herself in tennis, golf and basketball, but her commitment to community service is equally impressive. Maher volunteers with Orange County Aces, helping support the growth of tennis in Orange County. She also gives…
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Published September 09Blakeman campaign poll shows Hochul with narrow lead
ALBANY – A new poll commissioned by Bruce Blakeman’s campaign shows Governor Kathy Hochul leading the Republican challenger by fewer than 4 percentage points, with nearly 5 percent of likely voters undecided. The survey of 800 likely New York voters, conducted Aug. 27-31 by…
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Published September 09The true meaning of Labor Day (VIDEO)
GOSHEN- Labor Day isn’t just an extra day off or an excuse to fire up the grill. It’s a reminder that every safe workplace, fair wage, and weekend we take for granted exists because every day people stood up and demanded dignity for their labor. We asked union members at a rally…
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Published September 08Rich Arnott’s Section 9 Football Picks return
The rankings are back, the predictions are ready, and Rich Arnott is returning for another season of high school sports coverage on Mid-Hudson News Sports! Arnott brings his passion for local athletics, sharp analysis and fearless predictions as he breaks down the teams, players…