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Men’s Basketball Adds Kingston Price
BRONX, N.Y. – The Fordham men's basketball team has rounded out its 2024 recruiting class with the addition of Kingston Price, it was announced today by Head Coach Keith Urgo. "We're so excited to welcome Kingston and his family to Fordham," said Urgo. "Kingston is a high-energy, hard-nosed player...
Newburgh, New York Dairy Bar Celebrates Christmas in July with Festive Flavors
I don't know about you, but I'm starting to feel the holiday spirit creeping in. Makes sense, since it's Christmas in July! And one Hudson Valley business is going all out. Celebrate Christmas in July with Festive Ice Cream Flavors. Mary Jane's Dairy Bar on Route 9W in Newburgh, New...
Foreclosure could put former White Plains Linen property back on the market
The chance a new owner could buy the abandoned former White Plains Linen property on Highland Avenue seems more likely as the current owner of the property continues to fail to respond to a foreclosure case in court. If a judge eventually orders a summary judgment in favor of the...
One of the minds behind 'Inside Out 2' talks film at Westchester's Bedford Playhouse
On a busy Saturday at the Bedford Playhouse, Meg LeFauve sat in an emerald-decorated room, secluded from the hustle and bustle of children choosing movie snacks and parents shuffling them toward their seats. Feet away, LeFauve’s smash-hit film, “Inside Out 2,” played to a group of enamored audience members. From the film's mental...
Alzheimer’s Documentary by Two Former Rye Residents Earns Award
In June of 2024, Greg O’Brien claimed the Los Angeles Press Club Television Emmy Award for the movie he starred in, Have You Heard About Greg?, which looks at Alzheimer’s disease through the eyes of Greg, a patient of said disease. Friend and ex-Rye resident Steve Ecclesine was producer of the documentary-style film, which beat out 2300 other competitors to win the award.
New! Pickleball Under The Stars in This Hudson Valley Town
The hottest and fastest growing sport these days just got even bigger, as residents of this Dutchess County town will now have the opportunity to take the courts after dark. Would you believe that New York ranks among the top states for pickleball?. Pickleball Craze in the Hudson Valley. Seemingly...
Firefighters avert calamity in Lake Carmel
LAKE CARMEL- Firefighters arriving on the scene of a reported house fire in Lake Carmel Wednesday found smoke coming from the eaves of the wood frame dwelling. Lake Carmel FD Assistant Chief Rob Benson sounded a general alarm for his department while summoning mutual aid from the Carmel FD and within minutes the blaze at 18 Walden Road had been knocked down.
PA system deemed ‘a collector’s item’ to be replaced at Blind Brook MS/HS
Blind Brook Middle School Principal Seth Horowitz poses for a photo on June 21 with the only phone in the building that can be used to make announcements using the PA system, which will be replaced by the start of the new school year. The $464,000 project will modernize the unit for convenience and safety purposes. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully
Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...
POLICE OFFICER & POLICE OFFICER (SPANISH SPEAKING) EXAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The City of Newburgh Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the upcoming Police Officer and Police Officer (Spanish Speaking) exams. The exam will be held on September 28, 2024, and the filing period is open from July 15 to August 15, 2024. To be eligible, applicants must have...
Aaron Boone continues to make a fool of himself by benching one of the few Yankees bright spots again
Tuesday's loss was simply not a good look for the New York Yankees. Losing any game is bad, but The New York Mets essentially had a game plan to force anyone not named Aaron Judge to beat them, and their team failed to come through. Luis Severino was right with his pre-series comments.
Man, woman found dead in Brooklyn: police
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man and woman were found dead inside a building in Brooklyn Wednesday, police said. Police found the man and woman inside 640 Ditmas Ave. in Kensington after responding to a 911 call for a wellness check around 10:20 a.m., according to the NYPD. The man and woman were pronounced dead […]
“Ken Ludwig’s Heartfelt Play ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise” Premieres July 26 at Penguin Rep Theatre
Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig’s latest play tells a heartfelt true story from World War II, chronicling the romance between a military doctor in Oregon and an aspiring actress in New York. DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE opens on Friday, June 26, and runs through August 18 at Penguin Rep Theatre,...
$470 million Pfizer expansion in Pearl River on hold until at least fall
PEARL RIVER – Pfizer’s $470 million project to expand its Pearl River campus has been put on hold until at least the fall, several sources have confirmed to Mid-Hudson News. In 2022, the pharmaceutical giant announced that it would build a new 260,000-square-foot facility, including 55,000 square feet...
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