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SUNY New Paltz will debut a new MS in Business Analytics degree in fall 2024
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business is launching a new graduate degree program in Business Analytics ahead of the fall 2024 semester, to meet a growing demand for professionals adept at using data to inform key business decisions. The Master of Science in Business Analytics is a 30-36 credit...
State and NYC officials announce Ashokan Reservoir will stop releasing turbid water impacting Lower Esopus Creek
OLIVEBRIDGE – After a decade-long dispute over how much turbid or cloudy water could be released from the Ashokan Reservoir to flow down through Ulster County, officials introduced a new interim plan to hold the discolored water in the West Basin until the water becomes clearer. This will ensure...
Ulster County Mourns The Loss Of Beloved Community Icon
Kingston's William Guldy aka Uncle Willy has passed away at the age of 85. A recognizable face in the Ulster County NY community (Kingston/Rosendale), Uncle Willy was a character that everyone talked about with love and admiration. Born and raised in Kingston, NY, William J. Guldy, known to all as Uncle Willy passed away on Sunday at the age of 85. His passing was confirmed by the Rosendale Street Festival on social media.
“Pillar Of Poughkeepsie” Searches For Life Saving Kidney Donor
Elizabeth, known fondly as Betty, is a respected figure in Poughkeepsie, deeply engaged in volunteer work and cherished by her community. Her life of service includes roles as a retired bookkeeper and caregiver to her father, reflecting her selflessness and commitment to others. Despite her active lifestyle, Betty faces a life-threatening challenge: she urgently needs a kidney transplant due to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), an inherited condition that has progressed to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Culinary Institute Launches Meal Prep Service in Hudson Valley
No time to make dinner? Don't worry, the chefs at the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park have you covered. We all know how frustrating it can be to not only cook every night but also attempt to come up with a recipe you haven't made hundreds of times before. Being stuck in a dinner rut can have terrible consequences like meatloaf, breakfast for dinner and picking up burgers at the drive-thru.
Two suspects arraigned in Poughkeepsie murder
POUGHKEEPSIE – Two men that police say were involved in the shooting of a Poughkeepsie man in March were arraigned on murder and manslaughter charges before Dutchess County Court Judge Edward McLoughlin. Jan Michael Deere, 38, and Joseph Gonzalez, 46, are charged with the shooting and subsequent death of Jaquan Fryar.
Driver narrowly escapes injury when tree falls in Poughkeepsie (VIDEO & GALLERY)
POUGHKEEPSIE – A taxi driver narrowly escaped injury after a large tree limb fell on his car Monday afternoon in Poughkeepsie. The large limb fell from a tree on Civic Center Plaza near the intersection with Mill Street around 4:05 p.m. The driver was heading north on Civic Center...
7 New York Border Protection officers arrested in grand larceny scheme
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. — New York State Police have arrested a seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers for allegedly stealing money from the government. Investigators charged the following people involved in the case:. Thomas O’Keefe – Grand Larceny. Joseph McVey – Grand Larceny.
New law clarifies Adult Survivors Act
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Roughly 3,000 cases were brought forward because of New York Adult Survivors Act. Now, there is new legislation that clarifies the law. The Adult Survivors Act went into effect back in 2022. It gave sexual assault survivors one year to sue their abusers in a civil case if the statute of limitations […]
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
New York Drivers Told Avoid Gas Stations At These Locations
New Yorkers hitting the road for the upcoming holiday are told to avoid gas stations at a number of locations. AAA says a record-breaking number of people, over 70 million, plan to travel at least 50 miles for the Fourth Of July holiday. Most of the 70 million plan to drive. Below we have the best and worst times to drive throughout the next week.
New York State Says NO To Gas Powered Mowers, Blowers
As July begins, summer in New York State is well underway and the grass and weeds are growing. A blast of heavy rain to start the weekend, followed by a sunny and warm week, is going to keep landscapers and homeowners busy. But in various parks and public places across...
Car Accident Deaths Skyrocket In New York, Most Deadly Regions
A new report shows motor vehicle deaths in New York are up to the highest level in a decade. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the report that should cause all New York drivers to take extra caution on the road. Motor Vehicle Fatalities Skyrocket In New York...
26 Shirts celebrates meeting $2 million mark in donations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — "I remember being so excited that we hit $10,000 dollars so this is just, we're in unchartered territory here," 26 Shirts Founder Del Reid told 2 On Your Side, as it was announced his company had surpassed $2 million in donations to local families and charitable organizations.
$40 Million Boost Announced for New York’s Veterans – Find Out Who’s Benefiting
In a significant move to bolster New York State's nonprofit sector, more than $40 million in capital grants has been announced for 136 nonprofit organizations. The funding, allocated through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP) and the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP), aims to address critical infrastructure needs and enhance services for veterans and families across the state.
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