News across Greater Kiryas Joel

New 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…

Central 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…

Mayor frustrated by plan to eliminate Flock cameras
POUGHKEEPSIE – Following an announcement by Dutchess County DA Anthony Parisi and Sheriff Kirk Imperati that they will phase out the use of the Flock License Plate Reader cameras (LPRs) amidst public pressure, the Dutchess County Legislature Democratic majority announced plans to…

Managing Director at Shakespeare to Step Down
Kendra Ekelund joined HVS in 2022

Metro-North Begins Work on Hudson Line
Plans to protect rails from flooding, mudslides

Helen 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…

Middletown beats rival Port to reclaim Erie Bell (VIDEO)
MIDDLETOWN – Middletown reclaimed the Erie Bell with a 28-7 victory over Port Jervis on Saturday at Faller Field, ending the Red Raiders’ two-year hold on the trophy. The Middies improved to 4-0, while Port Jervis fell to 2-2. The victory marked Middletown’s first win over Port…

Mayor frustrated by plan to eliminate Flock cameras
POUGHKEEPSIE – Following an announcement by Dutchess County DA Anthony Parisi and Sheriff Kirk Imperati that they will phase out the use of the Flock License Plate Reader cameras (LPRs) amidst public pressure, the Dutchess County Legislature Democratic majority announced plans to…

Latest 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…

Nor’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…

Slater: 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…

New 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…