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Published September 06Labor Day hours at Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh is pleased to announce that the Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center will be open for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All amenities of the Aquatic Center will be available during this time, including the swimming pool, splash…
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Published September 06Florida Union Free School District welcomes new teachers
FLORIDA- New teachers for the Florida Union Free School District got their first look at their schools on August 27 at a New Staff Orientation event. Five teachers participated in the new teacher orientation at the S.S. Seward Institute Memorial Building: Daniel Rudolph – S.S.…
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Published September 06National Guard members tackle Hudson Highlands in Danish endurance march
CORTLANDT MANOR- More than 200 New York National Guard members put their legs, and their endurance, to the test last week on the steep trails and roads of Camp Smith Training Site. A total of 211 soldiers and airmen completed a 12.4-mile course August 28 while carrying 23-pound…
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Published September 06Orange County Emergency Services to host full emergency exercise this week
GOSHEN- Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, along with the Orange County Department of Emergency Services, invites members of the media to attend a full-scale emergency exercise simulating a large-scale flooding event impacting multiple jurisdictions across Orange County. The…
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Published September 06Newburgh Sanctuary announces upcoming “Quassaick Creekfest at Crystal Lake” celebration
HUDSON VALLEY- The Newburgh Sanctuary is thrilled to announce the return of its We Love Crystal Lake event series with a vibrant Quassaick Creekfest on Crystal Lake, Sunday, September 13th, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crystal Lake (61 Temple Ave Newburgh, NY 12550). Designed…
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Published September 06City of Newburgh council to meet
NEWBURGH- The Newburgh City Council work session and regular council meeting will be held in-person on the third floor of City Hall, 83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550. All meetings will be livestreamed via the City’s website and Facebook page. The meetings will be recorded and made…
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Published September 06Slater pushes larger tax break for retirees
HUDSON VALLEY- Assemblyman Matt Slater is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to include a major expansion of New York’s retirement income tax exemption in the state’s 2027 budget, saying the change could help seniors cope with rising living costs and remain in their communities.…
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Published September 06Spotted Lanternflies have invaded Hudson Valley
HUDSON VALLEY- Spotted lanternflies have reached their most visible—and perhaps most irritating—stage of the year. Native to Southeast Asia, the insect is believed to have arrived in the United States about a decade ago in a shipment of stone goods from China. It first appeared…
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Published September 06Judge to host Patriot Day ceremony on September 11
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County Family Court Judge Tracy MacKenzie will host Dutchess County’s annual Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. on the steps of the Dutchess County Family Court, 50 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The ceremony marks the…
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Published September 06Blooming Grove secures $500,000 grant for purchase of Lasser Property and farmhouse
BLOOMING GROVE – Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) has obtained $500,000 in state funding for the Town of Blooming Grove’s purchase of eight acres of land directly adjacent to Lasser Park for the preservation of open space. The acreage was purchased directly from the Lasser…
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Published September 06Ulster County Legislature to hold listening sessions on proposed Fair Taxes law
KINGSTON – The Ulster County Legislature is planning a series of listening sessions with local business owners and community organizations as it considers a proposed law that would change how certain county taxes are collected. The Legislature announced the sessions in…
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Published September 05Middletown football opens season with shutout win (VIDEO)
Middletown opened the Section 9 football season impressively on Friday night, shutting out Arlington 32-0 at Faller Field. The Middletown defense set the tone, keeping Arlington off the scoreboard while the Middies’ offense put together a balanced attack. The victory gives…