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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:
Burglar caught on video breaking into Poughkeepsie bar (SURVEILLANCE VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE – City police are investigating the Monday morning burglary of a popular Poughkeepsie bar. The crime occurred at 7:00 a.m. at the same time many commuters were arriving at the Poughkeepsie train station that shares the lot with the burglarized Mahoney’s Irish Pub. In the surveillance footage,...
Armed robbery under investigation in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – Police in the City of Newburgh are investigating an armed robbery on Monday in which the perpetrator used a screwdriver as a weapon. The incident occurred in the area of 107 South Robinson Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. The robber made off with cash.
Morning Briefing: Cider law, homelessness, Bills
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's what you need to know today. Cool again to start today and staying on the cool side this afternoon. Our high temperature will stay about 10 degrees below average, climbing into just the upper 60s for most. Just like yesterday, there is a chance of a shower, especially south and east of Buffalo but they will be few and far between.
Camels play role in therapy
KENT – Camels are gaining popularity in the field of animal-assisted activity and therapy. On Monday, Green Chimneys School brought together private camel owners for hands-on training and discussion on how to safely lead camel assisted activities with people. Green Chimneys’ camels were joined by others from around the...
Horse Dies In Hudson Valley From Rare Brain Disease Spread By Mosquitoes
A horse has died in the region from a rare brain disease spread by mosquitoes that can also infect people.The Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) reports a horse in the town of Newburgh died late last week of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The diagnosis was confirmed in test results…
Marist Baseball Welcomes 16 New Players for 2025 Season
Marist baseball has announced its 2025 roster, welcoming 16 new players, including nine transfers and seven freshmen. Head coach Lance Ratchford expressed enthusiasm over the additions to an already promising returning group, as they prepare to build off their semifinal run in the 2024 MAAC Championships. The team aims to enhance its competitiveness to achieve their goal of winning the MAAC Championship.
Northern Dutchess Hospital earns highest rating from federal healthcare agency
RHINEBECK – Northern Dutchess Hospital has earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), scoring the highest level of recognition for the quality of patient care. CMS ratings offer the community an overview of healthcare facility performance. Their evaluation measures the safety of care,...
Moody’s upgrades City of Newburgh’s credit rating
NEWBURGH – Moody’s Investor Services has upgraded the City of Newburgh’s credit rating for the second time in two years. In citing the upgrade from A3 to A1, the bond rating firm noted the city’s strong management team, fiscal transparency, and operational effectiveness in assigning Newburgh its highest governance rating of G1.
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