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Newburgh Free Library to host kickoff of NEA Big Read on Sept. 21
NEWBURGH – The Newburgh Free Library will launch its National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program exploring Hustle by David Tomas Martinez with a Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off on Saturday, September 21st, from noon to 3:00 p.m. The NEA Big Read in Newburgh is presented in partnership with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Aide accused of kicking disabled student
PURDYS – A Westchester County woman is facing felony charges of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person for allegedly kicking a student at the Westchester Exceptional Children’s School in Purdys. State Police arrested Carmen Santiago Osorio, 60, of New Rochelle for lashing out at...
Two Men Allegedly Lead Police on High Speed Chase Through Sullivan and Orange
New York State Police said that they pursued two suspects from Westchester County, that lead them on a high speed chase that took them through two counties. The chase took police on two of the areas busier state routes, and then ended with a crash on the New York Thruway.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Vendors make last minute preparations for the NYS Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s hard to believe all the work that’s gone into getting the Fairgrounds ready for Wednesday, August 21, the first day of the New York State Fair. Joe Diaz has a sweet tooth for the New York State Fair. His candy store is back for the 16th time. “We’re veterans here, […]
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Walmart, Leave Immediately
When we shop at Walmart, we usually do our own thing while navigating up and down the aisles. Some bop along to the cheesy jams overhead, while others are busy attending to kids or checking their phones. Do you ever really pay attention to the announcements made on the intercom?
Governor Hochul announces shootings with injuries are down 29% in the state
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday shooting incidents with injury have declined 29% across New York State for communities participating in New York's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative. The data is from a seven-month period from January to July for 2023 and 2024. “Keeping...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
School bus cameras snag cars illegally passing. But some fight tickets. Did you get one?
NEW CITY - With the start of the 2024-25 school year just a couple weeks away, Rockland County Executive Ed Day warned Tuesday that passing a stopped school bus will bring hefty fines. Rockland County school districts have joined a public-private partnership, coordinated by the county, that installs cameras on school buses. The...
Spotlight: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ridgefield Playhouse
Tony-Award winning singer, actress, and dancer, Adrienne Warren, is perhaps best known for her performance as Tina Turner in Broadway’s Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Warren worked with the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll herself to embody the titular role. Her performance has been heralded as “extraordinary” (The Hollywood...
Annual Orange County Economic Summit set
NEWBURGH – Orange County’s third annual economic summit is scheduled for September 20 at Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh. County Economic Development Director Steven Gross said the theme will be creating new opportunities for the next generation. “Working with the workforce, the employers in the county making...
Chris DeChent — Carmel School District success story
CARMEL- Chris DeChent has the Carmel School District in his blood. The 20-year employee of Putnam County’s largest school system currently employed as the district’s information systems technician, recalled Monday helping out with district technology when he was in Carmel High School. By 10th grade, the 2004 graduate of CHS had a summer internship in the IT department and, later, an after-school job.
Mount Saint Mary College students study in Greece, Italy
NEWBURGH – If someone asks Mount Saint Mary College study abroad students “What did you do this summer,” they’re in for a great answer: Student scholars and their Mount professors when on educational journeys to Greece and Italy. Scott Russell, assistant professor of Sports Management and...
Save a Fortune at Dutchess County’s Epic Surplus Vehicle Auction
Hudson Valley residents searching for a vehicle on a budget may have just hit the jackpot. The Dutchess County government is looking to offload vehicles that are either no longer in service or vehicles that are working but no longer needed... and prices couldn't be lower. From ambulances and bulldozers to passenger cars and boats, here are some of the best bargains:
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