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City of Newburgh News
Published 1 hour agoCITY OF NEWBURGH SEEKS MEMBERS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) to fill six (6) member positions whose terms have expired...
Mid Hudson News
Published 8 hours agoFleeing suspect crosses bridge and causes major wreck on I-84
TOWN OF FISHKILL — A motorist was seriously injured Sunday evening when a vehicle that had earlier been pursued by police in the Town of Newburgh crossed into the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 and struck a pickup truck head-on, authorities said. The crash occurred around 5:15…
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Published 8 hours agoTown to get millions for IBM Quantum project
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – The proposed IBM Quantum computing facility at the existing IBM campus on South Road (Route 9) in the town has become a financial windfall worth millions of dollars for the town. The $54 million IBM has agreed to pay the town is separate from the Payment in…
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Published 8 hours agoNew York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…
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Published 8 hours agoCentral Hudson restores power to more than 24,000 customers after nor’easter
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson crews have restored power to more than 24,000 customers affected by a nor’easter that brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Mid-Hudson Valley over the weekend. About 2,500 customers remained without power as of 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Central Hudson…
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Published September 27Latest ratings put three area house races in different tiers
HUDSON VALLEY/CATSKILLS- The latest ratings from the Cook Political Report show significant differences among the three Hudson Valley congressional races, with New York’s 17th District rated a “toss-up,” the 18th rated “solid Democrat,” and the 19th rated “likely Democrat.” The…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27Nor’easter slams Hudson Valley
HUDSON VALLEY- Winds and rain from a strengthening nor’easter lashed the Hudson Valley Saturday as the storm crawled up the coast, flooding low-lying areas and knocking out power due to falling tree limbs and broken utility lines. The immediate region was spared from the worst of…
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Published September 27Slater: Local school districts projected to receive $1.9M more in UPK aid
ALBANY – Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that school districts serving the 94th Assembly District are projected to receive nearly $1.9 million in additional Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) aid for the 2026–27 school year, supporting a projected net increase of…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 27Two women injured in Middletown Quick Chek stabbing; one taken into custody
Two women were injured in a stabbing early Saturday at a Quick Chek gas station, and one of the women was taken into custody after police said she was found with a knife. Middletown police were called to the Quick Chek at 1 James P. Kelly Way at about 4:41 a.m. for a report of…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 26Letter to the Editor: Combat climate change with Kaul
Dear Editor, Climate change is rapidly accelerating and is an immediate reality that is negatively impacting the environment and people all over the world. Small and large communities are currently facing issues due to extreme weather, pollution, and rising costs of everyday…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 26Two women injured in Middletown Quick Chek stabbing; one taken into custody
MIDDLETOWN – Two women were injured in a stabbing early Saturday at a Quick Chek gas station in the City of Middletown, and one of the women was taken into custody after police said she was found with a knife. Middletown Police were called to the Quick Chek at 1 James P. Kelly…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 26Multiple police agencies respond to fight at mall
TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – Police from multiple agencies responded to the Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall on Friday night for a report of a fight involving approximately 100 youths. Town of Poughkeepsie police responded to the mall near Best Buy just after 7 p.m. The first officers on…