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Hudson County jail inmate on ‘mental health watch’ is found dead
An inmate at Hudson County jail who was placed on “mental health watch” was found hanged in the medical wing of the Kearny facility early Tuesday morning, The Jersey Journal has learned. The 27-year-old man was found by a corrections officer performing a security check at 3:59 a.m....
7 Charged In Beating, Slashing Of Men At HS Graduation On Hofstra University Campus
The attack happened in Hempstead, on the Hofstra University campus, at around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. According to the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, the defendants arrived at the Mack Sports Center as the graduation ceremony was ending and accosted the victim when he exited the building. The...
Bridges Brunch Connects New Families to PCSD
POUGHKEEPSIE – For the kids, there was face painting, book bags and school supplies. For the adults, there was a comprehensive introduction to the services offered by the Poughkeepsie City School District and its community partners. For everyone, there was brunch. Roughly 50 families attended Community Schools’ Bridges to...
Cross Country Programs Release 2024 Schedule
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany cross country program has announced its competition schedule for the 2024 season. The Great Danes are set to compete in four meets in preparation for the 2024 America East Championships. For the second consecutive season, UAlbany will begin the season at the Marist Invitational in Poughkeepsie (August 31). Two weeks later, the Great Danes will compete on familiar grounds, Van Cortlandt Park, at the Paddy Doyle Invitational hosted by Iona. Halfway through the season, the Purple and Gold will travel up the Northway to compete in the RPI Invitational at Saratoga State Park...
Summer Recap: Catching Up With Red Foxes
From hiking through the farmlands of Spain to sketching designs in the offices of Ann Taylor, Marist College students all around the world were nothing short of entertained over this summer break. As Chloe D’Agostino ’25 reflected on the bittersweetness of her final summer as a college student, she was...
Dyson Center Opens for Fall 2024 Classes
After more than two years of construction, the Dyson Center opens, coinciding with the beginning of the fall 2024 semester. The first iteration of Dyson, built in 1990, housed the School of Management and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Original plans to reconstruct Dyson came as early as the start of 2022, and groundbreaking eventually took place on July 19 of that year.
New York Mandates Inclusion of Crisis Text Line and 988 Hotline on Student ID Cards
To address the growing youth mental health epidemic, New York state has passed a bill requiring the 988 suicide prevention hotline and Crisis Text Line's numbers (741741) to be printed on the back of student ID cards starting in 2025. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is...
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
New York State Man Arrested For Two DWIs In a Little Over a Week
Police say a New York state man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as aggravated unlicensed operator, after an incident August 13. What makes this case even worse is that authorities say the very same suspect was busted for DWI just a little over a week prior to his most recent arrest.
Fire Breaks Out at Prime Storage in New York
A fire broke out at Prime Storage on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls, New York at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, shutting down the roadway in both directions for over two hours as firefighters battled the blaze. The fire had spread through multiple units causing significant property damage and making...
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
More than 52,000 come out for Day 7 of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — More than 52,000 people hit the New York State fairgrounds for the seventh day of the fair. That brings total attendance so far this year to 439,973 as the fair enters its second week. A stretch of good weather could break Wednesday. The National Weather Service...
Beloved Chain Restaurant Forced To Close More New York Eateries
A popular restaurant chain that recently closed over 10 New York locations announced more closures. Earlier this year, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster was closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. See the full list of New...
OTB looking for future leadership
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Off-Track Betting in Western New York is looking to bring on a new president and CEO. State Senator Sean Ryan has concerns about the current president Henry Wojtaszek, who accepted a nearly $300,000 buyout. "We passed a law in New York State prohibiting golden parachutes. It...
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