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District Attorney Hoovler joined Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to create a Coalition to Prevent Veterans from Committing Suicide in November 2021. District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and both Carl LoFaro and Lenox Okall from the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System along with Joel Murns of the Middletown Vet Center announced that the Orange County Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition will put out a veteran information table during the Washingtonville Fire Department 1st Annual Car, Bike and Truck Show on Sunday September 8th, 2024, to hand out veteran crisis materials and veteran benefit information. This car, bike and truck show is free for spectators and registration of vehicles for the event is $15 per vehicle. The event runs from 9am until 2pm at Vern Allen Park located in Washingtonville, New York. The coalition has already placed over 43,000 suicide prevention materials in over 1,128 businesses and organizations located in and near Orange County, New York. The coalition hopes to reach even more people with their message at this car, bike and truck show. In addition, the District Attorney’s office will have booklets to pass out on preventing senior citizen fraud and materials on the opioid crisis with a view towards preventing drug use and overdose by our young people.
O’Donnell named new Orange County commissioner of jurors
GOSHEN – Molly O’Donnell, a long-time employee in the Orange County Department of Human Resources, has been selected as the county’s new commissioner of jurors. O’Donnell, who is also the mayor of the Village of Goshen, was chosen by a panel of five judges and County Legislature Chairwoman Katie Bonelli.
The Longest Tunnel in the World Is Being Fixed Under Newburgh
600 feet below Newburgh, NY, construction workers are repairing the longest tunnel on planet earth. In a story that sounds more like science-fiction than real life, a project that has taken more than twenty years to research and plan may finally be coming to an end right beneath our feet.
After co-founder's death, Newburgh rallies to save beloved art store
The Newburgh community is trying to give back to an art store that has become a staple of the city. Gerardo Castro, who ran Newburgh Art Supply for 16 years, passed away this March. His death left his partner, Michael Gabor, operating the store they founded together, now on his own. Gabor says that Castro will be remembered not just for helping artists while running the shop but for his own artistic vision.
Beacon City Council opts into good cause eviction
At a meeting heavily attended by tenant advocates, the city council voted unanimously to opt into the new law, which prevents landlords from evicting certain tenants without legitimate cause. It also stops landlords from implementing predatory rate hikes. Beacon joins a string of cities that have opted in to "good...
Army vs. Lehigh: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – August 30, 2024
At 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks play at the Army Black Knights. This matchup will be available on CBS Sports Network. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Army Black Knights and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. How to Watch...
Haverstraw village Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. fights firing in court
HAVERSTRAW VILLAGE ‒ The Board of Trustees has fired longtime Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. on misconduct claims, leading the longtime inspector to challenge the decision in state court. The board found Bueno violated village code by giving a property owner information that could help him get violations dismissed in Justice Court....
Peekskill City School District Prepares for Back-to-School
The Peekskill City School District in Peekskill, NY is welcoming students back to school next week on Tuesday, with Pre-Kindergarten and high school students having staggered entry on September 3rd and 4th. Dr. Mauricio has shared important back-to-school information in a letter which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3Xq310G. The school administrators, teachers, and staff are eager to see the children and begin the new school year. The district extends thanks for the continued partnership and wishes all families and staff a wonderful weekend.
Preliminary work underway at Middletown’s O&W Station
MIDDLETOWN – Shoring and abatement work is underway at the former O&W Station in Middletown. That is the initial phase of the more than $23 million project that will see the fire damaged structure at one of the main entrances to the city restored. City officials said cleaning up...
New Cannabis Dispensary, Delivery Service To Celebrate In White Plains
The Purple Owl Dispensary, which has been delivering cannabis to customers in Westchester and Putnam counties since December 2023, will hold a grand opening for its new location in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Co-owned by Ossining residents Beth Smith and Juan...
Dutchess County Millennials, Remember Club Soda?
If you were a pre-teen or middle schooler in the early 2000s in the Hudson Valley, I'm about to unlock a (most likely embarrassing) memory for you. As I was driving up Route 9 north in Fishkill earlier this week, I was stopped at the light that's right in front of Splashdown Beach. I started daydreaming a little bit and my eyes found the old Estelle & Alfonso Performing Arts Complex sign.
7000+ Hand-Carved Jack-o-Lanterns Light Up Westchester, New York
Last year, I took a tour of The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor for my birthday, and let me tell you, it was one of the most beautiful and exciting experiences that I've had! So, you know I'll be back this year once things open up! Not just that, but celebrate their 20th year doing the blaze!
Harckham secures $300,000 for Putnam Fire Training Center
KENT – Putnam County’s firefighters and emergency responders will be using a new state-of-the-art fire training center later this year. The center off Gipsy Trail Road in Kent was the site of a news conference a year ago when officials announced the construction of a new state of the art facility costing in the neighborhood of $1.5 million.
Army returns to Michie Stadium to open the 2024 season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.
Army returns to Michie Stadium to open the 2024 season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, ALL fans 17 and older must present a valid ID to enter West Point. As a reminder, mobile ticketing has been implemented for all Army West Point ticketed events....
Putnam Board of Elections dedicated to Robert Bennett
CARMEL – Robert Bennett devoted his life to the people of Putnam County. The resident of Kent who served as the county’s Democratic Elections Commissioner for 37 years, from June 1976 through his retirement in December 2013 passed away in April 2018 at the age of 81. On...
Supervisor Spotlight – Stony Point’s Jim Monaghan
35 year Stony Point resident Jim Monaghan has a busy schedule. Beyond his two children, his wife and his brand new granddaughter, he currently serves as the Stony Point Supervisor. The Supervisor role is a job that is not your normal 9 to 5. His calendar is packed with events in and around Stony Point, and through a simple conversation it quickly becomes obvious how much Monaghan enjoys his ability to have a direct impact on his community. Monaghan comes from a background of community service, albeit as a law enforcement officer rather than on a town board. Monaghan spent 29 years in New York City working for the NYPD before he retired from the police force in 2014. Within a year, he ran for Town Council Supervisor. Monaghan mentioned that at the time of his first run he did not see himself “…as a politician, or [as] a political person”. 10 years later working as Stony Point’s Town Supervisor, Monaghan says “I still don’t consider myself a politician”. He sees himself instead as a man who has spent much of his life in Stony Point and sees the role as an “opportunity to help the town that (he) lives in”.
Peekskill City Hall Closed; Garbage Pickup Schedule Change.
Peekskill City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. Garbage pickup schedule for next week: West Side pickup will be on Tuesday, September 3rd, and East Side pickup will be on Wednesday, September 4th. Schedule change due to the holiday. Source: City of Peekskill, New York...
Peekskill, NY offers innovative nature preschool program
The City of Peekskill, New York still has a few spots available for Mother Nature's Preschool. This program focuses on outdoor, hands-on learning, imaginative and creative learning, and connecting children with nature. The program runs from September 9, 2024, to June 2025, following the Peekskill School Calendar, Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12 noon. It is open to children ages 2.5 to 5 who are potty trained and will be held at Depew Park Preschool near the pool.
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