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The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights, international justice, and human dignity, has died at 84.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Dead at Age 84

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

Buffalo Soldier Award Ceremony Honors Heroes

One of the organizers of Saturday’s Sweetheart Screening, was the Orange County Department of Community Health.

Sweetheart Screenings Assist with Prevention

Fifty Poughkeepsie High School students, along with their teacher Ms. Gooden and other chaperones, took a day trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.

Holocaust Memorial Museum Trip Reinforces Learning

Cadet Mellon visited HMS and spoke to Ms. Coopersmith's students.

West Point Cadet Mellon Speaks to Students

SPORTS

The Mount Saint Mary College women's basketball team honored senior forward Brianna Guglielmo before the Knights' victory over Mount Saint Vincent. Photo: Sabrina Scire

Players Honor Guglielmo With Win on Senior Day

Forward Summer Perry helped her team to a defensive stop, getting her hand on a block, which resulted in a triple by Fitzgerald the other way to give SUNY New Paltz a lead of 16 entering the fourth quarter. Photo: Jacob Hoyos

New Paltz Hawks Collect 72-55 Win Over Oneonta

Army Women’s Tennis Defeats Air Force

Mount Unable to Come Away With Road Win

Army Black Knights Dominate American, 86-56

Vassar Opens Spring With Win Over Smith

BUSINESS

Hudson Valley Credit Union’s Chief Banking Officer Rick Lionhood (right) and Board of Directors Vice Chair Keith Baskett cut the ribbon to officially open the New Paltz Branch at 29 Main Street on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

HVCU Holds Grand Opening of New Paltz Branch

NEW PALTZ - Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) celebrated the grand opening of its new branch in New Paltz on Wednesday, February 11. Local business...

Attorney General James Launches Legal Observation Project

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James last Tuesday announced the launch of the Legal Observation Project, a new Office of the...

POLITICAL

New York State Senator James Skoufis speaks at the Chester Police Station.

OC Police Departments, Aided by $380,000 in Funding

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) joined police chiefs and local elected leaders from across Orange County to announce the new accreditation and accreditation in...

AG James Stops Sale of Gun Accessory that Aided Buffalo Shooter

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James last Wednesday together with Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, John V. Elmore P.C., Connors LLP,...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation

Bad Bunny Delivers Global Unity And Latin Pride

SANTA CLARA, CA – Fresh off of making history at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, where “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” became the first fully...

Elected officials, community leaders, cultural organizations, and local advocates gathered last Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month at a public celebration in the lobby of the Ulster County Office Building.

100th Anniversary of Black History Month

KINGSTON - Elected officials, community leaders, cultural organizations, and local advocates gathered last Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month at...

HEALTH

At Hamilton School, students skipped rope, drummed, powered through pushups, performed planks and kept moving from station to station in a celebration of cardiovascular fitness.

Students Learn Fitness & CPR in Heart Smart Effort

MOUNT VERNON - During American Heart Month and just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mount Vernon City School District students really put their hearts...

New child-friendly facility elevates standard of care for pediatric patients by expanding access to specialized therapy and supporting recovery for hospitalized children.

Hospital Opens New Pediatric Rehabilitation Gym

VALHALLA– Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s (WMCHealth) Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital today announced the opening of its new pediatric rehabilitation gym, a child-friendly therapy...

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