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Jesse Jackson’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in America and the human rights movement throughout the world was outstanding.

Eternal Salute to Reverend Dr. Jesse Jackson

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, seven community trailblazers were honored for their dedicated service as well as leadership and other revered qualities at the 2026 Black Achiever’s Awards. Several Beulah Baptist Church members as well as political dignitaries attended, including; City of Poughkeepsie Mayor, Yvonne Flowers and Senator, Rob Rollison. The inspiring evening was led by the Social Action Ministry of the Church, guided by Servant Leader and Presenter, Sister Rasonia, “Ray Ray,” Squire.

2026 Black Achiever’s Awards Honors Seven

SUNY Orange student Mya Ramos was presented the State University of New York Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence.

Ramos Honored With Norman R. McConney Jr. Award

The Latino Student Union (LSU) at Mount Saint Mary College hosted a creative celebration of identity and self-worth on Thursday, February 19 with its Amor Propio event.

Cultural Pride Highlighted With ‘Amor Propio’ Mirrors

Mount Saint Mary College students celebrate Black History Month in the Knight Spot on February 19, 2026. The event was sponsored by the office of Opportunity and Academic Enrichment Programs.

Mount Celebrates Black History Month

SPORTS

Kya Smith led Army with 15 points and 11 rebounds, marking her 11th double-double of the season.

Army Closes Regular Season with Win Over Bucknell

The Mount Saint Mary College softball team won both of its first two games of The Spring Games Invitational against Carlow University and Penn State Berks. Photo: Karina Graziani

Mount Sweeps Day One of Spring Games Invitational

Double Shutout Propels Marist Softball Past Fairfield

Bard College Baseball Sweeps CCNY, 3-0 and 15-7

SUNY Orange Colts Fall to Monroe

Vassar Tennis Suffers Close Loss to Sewanee

BUSINESS

Costello to Receive Martha Washington Award

NEWBURGH - In honor of Women’s History Month, Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site will hold its annual program, The General’s Lady, on Sunday, March...

Impact PR & Communications founder & CEO Filomena Fanelli. Photo: Kate Wark

Fanelli to be Inducted into College Alumni Hall of Fame

In recognition of her exceptional professional achievement, leadership in her field and meaningful community contributions, the Dutchess Community College Foundation will induct Filomena Fanelli,...

POLITICAL

Serino Delivers 2026 State of the County Address

POUGHKEEPSIE - Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino presented her 2026 State of the County Address last Tuesday to residents, County legislators and other elected...

Attorney General James Demands Transparency from GoFundMe

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James lat week joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 other attorneys general and charitable regulators in...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

St. George’s Annual Fish Fry Dinner Fundraiser

NEWBURGH - The Rev. Christy Miller announces that the annual fish fry to-go dinner of St. George’s Episcopal Church, 105 Grand Street, Newburgh, will...

The Bride! Opens in Theaters to Mixed Reviews

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire (**1/2) He yearned for a bride. He got one. But is she too complicated? Will fate let them be? Restlessness, chaos and...

HEALTH

Jennifer Brager of Anderson Center Consulting & Training speaking at recent training.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital to Gain New Designation

NYACK - Anderson Center Consulting and Training (ACCT) announced last Wednesday that its Autism Supportive Healthcare Provider training program is now underway at Highland...

Ephrem to Lead Adult Congenital Heart Disease Section

VALHALLA – Westchester Medical Center (WMC), the flagship hospital of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced recently the appointment of Georges Ephrem, M.D.,...

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