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County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized four local veterans for their outstanding service during a special ceremony at the Rockland County Fire Training Center on Tuesday, February 11th.

Buffalo Soldier Award Ceremony Honors Heroes

Governor Hochul delivers remarks at the Choose Healthy Life Summit. Photo: Aidin Bharti

Increased State Funding Supports 30 Black Churches

Celebration at Michaelian Office Building highlights Black contributions to Westchester’s history and future.

Jenkins Holds Black History Month Reception

Bryce Marable is a Mount Vernon STEAM Academy senior who shows perseverance through hard work and dedication to his academics.

How Senior Bryce Marable is Prepping For the Future

Poughkeepsie High School students have a new guaranteed option for college.

Dozens Accepted At DCC ‘Instant Admit’ Event

SPORTS

The Poughkeepsie High School athletics department officially retired the No. 10 jersey Terraya Richardson wore throughout a career in which she scored 1,888 points, the most in school history for any basketball player.

All-Time Leading Basketball Scorer Jersey Retired

McDermed entered the day just five points shy of the 1,000-point mark and finished the day 9-for-20 from the floor with four three-pointers. McDermed closed the win with three assists, a pair of blocks and a steal. Photo: Carlisle Stockton

Vassar Topples RPI; McDermed Nets 1,000th Point

Army Women’s Basketball Defeats Navy, Claims Star

Marist Men’s Basketball Wins Thriller at Merrimack

Marist Tennis Dominates Matchup Against Lafayette

Kingston Wins First Ever Sectional Championship

BUSINESS

Robyn Haberman, AARP New York Associate State Director, Community Engagement; AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel; Carole McDermott, 2024 AARP New York Andrus Award for Community Service recipient; Assemblyman Jonathan G. Jacobson (D-Newburgh), and Scott Manley, Town of Newburgh Deputy Supervisor. Photo: AARP New York

Carole McDermott Receives AARP NY Andrus Award

NEWBURGH - Carole McDermott, Board President of Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, received AARP’s highest state volunteer honor, the 2024 AARP New York...

Walden Savings Bank Has New Circleville Branch Manager

MONTGOMERY – Walden Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Leonel Soriano as the new Branch Manager of its Circleville location. With...

POLITICAL

Majority Whip Terry Clements presented the first proclamation to Dr. Diana Williams and Marvin Church, Co-Founders of ELOC (Environmental Leaders of Color).

County Legislators Honor Black History Month

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated African-American Heritage Month with a ceremony lauding two exceptional honorees: Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), a Mount...

AG James Sues Trump Administration for Slashing Medical Funding

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James Monday joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration, the...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World. Photo: Eli Adé.

Mackie Stars in Captain America: Brave New World

(***) He’s a Black superhero who can handle his business. A Captain America who puts villains in their place. At some point, Captain America, the Steve...

Scholars Send Valentine’s to Veterans

By Mr. Dennis Camt NEW WINDSOR - New Windsor School scholars expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Veterans by highlighting their immense sacrifices and unwavering dedication...

HEALTH

Second Annual Sweetheart Health Screening

By Jennifer L. Warren NEWBURGH - “One of the biggest barriers to having good health outcomes is lack of access to services; to overcome that,...

Mount Saint Mary College students register to give blood during the drive on Wednesday, February 5. Photo: Lee Ferris

Mount Hosts Community Blood Drive

NEWBURGH – Mount Saint Mary College students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the local community, came together to donate to a...

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