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Safe Homes of Orange County celebrated its 32nd Anniversary with a Celebration of Hope Gala on Friday, November 2, 2018. Pictured clockwise from top left: Amy Stillwaggon received the Jane Chertock Legacy Award; Darci Miller accepts the Family Justice Center Award on behalf of Child Welfare of O.C. and the Dept. of Social Services; Joan Cusack-McGuirk, President & CEO of St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital received the Hope Award; Joanna Janik, Safe Homes Risk Reduction Response Program Coordinator and Lt. Joseph Cortez of the City of Newburgh Police Department accept The Family Justice Center Award; and Monroe-Woodbury Rotary Club received the Mildred Warren "Good-Neighbor" Award.

O.C. Safe Homes Celebrates 32nd Anniversary

Pictured from left to right: Dolores Quiles, ESL Professor at SUNY Ulster; Alexandra Baer, Director of Unison Arts Center; Ulster County Executive Mike Hein; Maria Elena Ferrer-Harrington, Director of Community Engagement at Health Alliance; Noe Del Cid, Owner of Peace Nation Café; and Arnaldo Sehwerert, Regional Director of Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center.

Hein Celebrates the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards

Event facilitators Sonya Abbye-Taylor, Mount assistant professor of Education (right) and Beverly Browne Fazio ’94 MSE ‘97, consultant with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District (left) introduced students to the Poverty Simulation Experience at the college.

‘Poverty Simulation’ Highlights Plight of Poor

Monica Cieslak of the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley spoke to a group of more than 50 students, staff, and members of the community at Agency Soup, hosted on Friday, October 12 at Mount Saint Mary College. Photo: Lee Ferris

Agency Soup Highlights Community Based Organizations

Women painted glasses at “What Women Want” with Created With Love Boutique.

What Women Want Met All The Ladies’ Needs

Sports

The Vassar women’s basketball team will host the SUNY New Paltz Hawks to open their 2018-19 campaign on November 13.

Vassar Brewers Host Hawks to Open Season

The Army West Point men’s basketball team went into Cameron Indoor Stadium on Sunday afternoon and ultimately fell to a nationally-ranked Duke squad, 94-72.

Army Black Nights Bested by Powerhouse Duke

Knights Extend Winning Streak to Six Games

MSMC Blue Knights Defeat Saint Joseph 59-39

Marist Red Foxes Take Down Navy Midshipmen 72-48

Vassar Brewers Edged By RPI Engineers 150-140

Baseball

Chris Betts provided two singles for the only multi-hit performance for the Renegades.

‘Gades Lose in 12 as ValleyCats Take Title

‘Gades Slaughter Birds on Season-High Night

Cyclones Bomb ‘Gades En Route to Series Win

Vermont Sweeps H.V.; Losing Skid Reaches Five

Catcher Chris Betts, Cuts Down Crosscutters

RCC Baseball Team Thrives in Spring Campaign

Cross Country

The Boys Varsity team, coached by Chris Marino, defeated Middletown, Kingston, and Pine Bush in recent dual meets and then went on to take first place in both the Lombardo Invitational in Saugerties on October 6th and the All Hallows Invitational at Van Cortlandt Park on October 12th.

Newburgh Cross Country Teams on a Tear

Hannah Martin was named Second Team All-Liberty League after securing ninth place overall.

Brewers Take Third in the Liberty League

Vassar XC Wins Seven Sisters Championship

Piccinic Earns Rookie of the Week Honors

Cross Country Posts Program Best Finish

Hawks Place 20th at 2016 NCAA Regionals

Football

Knights Extend Winning Streak to Six Games

For the second-straight season the Army West Point football team will have some prime hardware to show off after it retained the Commander In Chief’s Trophy following a 17-14 victory over Air Force on Saturday.

Army Retains Commander In Chief’s Trophy

Ground Game Lifts Marist at Morehead

Black Knights Capture Road Victory at EMU

Army Prevails in 2OT Thriller with Miami (OH)

Marist Red Foxes Bounce Back, Top Jacksonville

Hockey

Army West Point’s Mason Krueger helped defeat Robert Morris on the road.

Army Earns Commanding Win Over Colonials

Strong Second Period Pushes RIT Past Army

Army Retains Challenge Cup at RMC

Army Hockey Drops Non-League Game

Student-Athletes Finish Annual Leadership Summit

Warari Announces Incoming Players for 14′ Season

Horse Racing

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) paid tribute to the nation's service members and veterans during Military Appreciation Day.

NYRA Honors Service Members and Veterans

Tracy Fenney Takes First and Fifth in Derby

Goshen Historic Track’s 107th Racing Season is Underway

Thirty Two Red shatters record at Historic Track

Men's Basketball

Army Black Nights Bested by Powerhouse Duke

SUNY Orange names basketball court in honor of Paul Rickard. “Paul Rickard Court” will be a tribute to longtime basketball and golf coach, and math professor Paul Rickard.

SUNY Orange to Dedicate Basketball Court

Former NFA Coach Dinnocenzio, Wants Job Back

Vassar Captures Sixth Seed With Win At Ithaca

Marist Falls to Quinnipiac in Double-OT Thriller

Army Black Knights Suffer Game Setback, 68-59

Soccer

Knights Dominate Old Westbury On Senior Day

The SUNY New Paltz women’s soccer team put up an aggressive fight against Plattsburgh State Saturday, but ultimately fell to the Cardinals, 3-0.

New Paltz Women’s Soccer Takes 3-0 Loss

Doyle Nets Two in Double OT Win Against Farmingdale

Red Foxes Down Jaspers For Fifth MAAC Win

The Mount Pushes Unbeaten Streak to Five

Brewers Topped By Skidmore

Softball

Red Foxes split a doubleheader at Rider

Mount Claims Third Straight Conference Crown

Mount Softball Cruises Past Purchase Twice

Springman Snags Rookie of the Week Honor

Long Ball Dialed Up in 4-0 Win Over Colgate

MSMC Blue Knights Run Winning Streak to Five

Swimming

Vassar Brewers Edged By RPI Engineers 150-140

NFA Girls Swimming & Diving Team Honors Seniors

MSMC Swimming Dominates Lehman, 151-54

White’s Facility Record Highlights Opening Meet

SUNY New Paltz Swimming Kicks Off Season

MSMC Blue Knights Swim Past Wilkes, 122-73

Track & Field

Ten Black Knights Earn All-League Honors

Brown, McMullen Headline League Major Awards

Track Teams Place in Conference Championship

Vassar Track Celebrates Six Seniors

Army Cadets With Strong Finish at Larry Ellis

Vassar Fends Off Cold to Perform Well at TCNJ

Tennis

Mount Victorious Over St. Joseph’s-Brooklyn

The State University of New York at New Paltz tennis team collected its fourth-straight 9-0 sweep Sunday to finish the regular season a perfect 7-0 with its victory over The College at Brockport.

SUNY New Paltz Tennis Ends Regular Season Undefeated

Mount Tennis Dealt Fourth Straight Loss

Mount Tennis Has Winning Streak Stopped By Plattsburg

Dolehide, Waldman Win Titles at West Point Invite

Marist Tennis Concludes Play At Bison Invite

Volleyball

Waide, van der Biezen Shine on Senior Day

The Mount Saint Mary College Women’s Volleyball team moved its conference winning streak to six matches on Senior Day with a 3-0 sweep of Sarah Lawrence and a thrilling five-set win against St. Joseph’s-LI. . Pictured above MSMC seniors Nicole Spinelli, Alex Klesin, Lauren LeGere and Kim Gries.

Knights Clinch Second in Skyline Championship

Brewers Sweep New Rochelle On Senior Day

Army Rallies for Five-Set Win over Lehigh

Hawks Take Back-to-Back Loses Saturday at Skidmore Invitational

Marist Comes Up Short of Comeback win Against Canisius

Women's Basketball

Vassar Brewers Host Hawks to Open Season

Led by 16 points from sophomore Katie Smith, the Mount Saint Mary College Women’s Basketball team opened the 2018-19 season in impressive fashion with a 59-39 road win.

MSMC Blue Knights Defeat Saint Joseph 59-39

Marist Red Foxes Take Down Navy Midshipmen 72-48

Army Falls to Top-Seeded Eagles in Semifinals

Marist Falls to Quinnipiac in Championship Game

Army Semifinal Bound After Over Time Road Win

BUSINESS

The H.V. Receives an Economic Evaluation

TOWN OF WALLKILL – The Hudson Valley is one of the top economic development producers of the 10 regions in New York. That assessment...

For 27 years Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and YWCA Orange County have honored women in Orange County who have made a difference to our community in their professional, personal or school based activities. They are now accepting nominations for the 2019 Women of Achievement.

Submit Nominations for Women of Achievement

ORANGE COUNTY - Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and YWCA Orange County are pleased to announce that the nomination period is now open...

POLITICAL

New York Senate districts held for years by Republicans John Bonacic and William Larkin, both of whom are retiring, will turn Democratic in January. James Skoufis, pictured, the Democratic Assemblyman, defeated Republican Thomas Basile to capture the 39th District post.

Three GOP-held State Senate seats go to Dems

MID-HUDSON – New York Senate districts held for years by Republicans John Bonacic and William Larkin, both of whom are retiring, will turn Democratic...

On November 6th, Newburgh City Councilman Jonathan Jacobson won election to the Assembly seat in the 104th District, previously held by the late Frank Skartados, a fellow Democrat.

Jacobson, Schmitt Win Assembly Seats

MID-HUDSON – Newburgh City Councilman Jonathan Jacobson won election to the Assembly seat in the 104th District, previously held by the late Frank Skartados,...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Pictured from left to right: George Gallo, Autumn Kimble, Joseph Fox, Christian Williams, Ian Miller (seated on floor), Reinaldo Martinez, Jewel Sanchez, and Natalie Bronson.

Apprentice Players’ to Perform “Moonchildren”

MIDDLETOWN - The SUNY Orange Apprentice Players will present “Moonchildren” by Michael Weller on stage at the William and Helen Richards Theatre at Orange...

Rockefeller Center revealed recently on Twitter that the 2018 Christmas tree will come from Wallkill, New York. The Norway Spruce will be cut on Thursday, November 8 and arrive at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, November 10. Photo: Tishman Speyer

2018 Rockefeller Center® Christmas Tree Hails from Hudson Valley

WALLKILL - Rockefeller Center revealed recently on Twitter that the 2018 Christmas tree will come from Wallkill, New York. The Norway Spruce will be...

HEALTH

Denise Doring VanBuren, (right foreground) joined the more than 360 people, mostly women dressed in red, at The American Heart Association’s 11th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon on Friday. The event raises awareness and funds to fight women’s number one killer - heart disease. VanBuren will serve as the event’s Chair next year.

Go Red For Women Luncheon Draws Over 360

POUGHKEEPSIE - The 11th Annual Dutchess-Ulster Go Red For Women Luncheon, was held on Friday, November 9th at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie. More than...

H.V. Top Doctors Named in 2018 by Castle Connolly

MIDDLETOWN - Crystal Run cardiologist, Dr. Michael Cho, and oncologist, Dr. Marc Rappaport, were each selected as featured Top Doctors in Hudson Valley Magazine's...

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