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Wood’s purported death bed letter was delivered to three of Malcolm’s daughters – Qubiliah, Ilyasah, and Gamilah, pictured here with Attorneys Benjamin Crump, Ray Hamlin and Paul Napoli along with Reggie Wood, whose relative, NYPD Officer Ray Wood, allegedly confessed in a deathbed declaration letter.

Almost 56 Years Later, There’s New Evidence in the Malcolm X Slaying

Reverend Nelson McAllister, pictured in this file photo, was among those who were celebrated during this year’s Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley’s Annual Inspiration Service. Hudson Valley Press File/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Black History Comes Alive at Inspirational Service

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney were at the City of Newburgh Fire Department to announce the PFAS Firefighters Protection Act on Monday, February 22, 2021. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Protecting Firefighers From Toxic PFAS Exposure

David White, Jr. and Daniel White, both of Milton, NY, are pictured with their parents during the West Point Graduation, have now both been appointed to the Biden-Harris administration. Hudson Valley Press File/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Biden Appoints Local Brothers to Administration

Death of Seven-Year-Old Was “Senseless Act”

Sports

Hakim Byrd scored Marist’s final three points on Saturday, including a free throw with 1.9 seconds left.

Byrd’s Free Throw Lifts Marist Over St. Peter’s

The Army West Point men’s and women’s track and field teams had 20 event wins in its meet against Boston College on Saturday at Gillis Field House.

Army Tallies 20 Victories Against Boston College

Army Drops Game Two of Series at N.C. Central

Army Men’s Basketball Takes Care of Business

Marist Red Foxes Cruise to 69-44 Win Over Siena

Army Drops Close Star Series Matchup With Navy

Baseball

The Black Knights (0-2) who were held to just three hits on the day, wasted no time getting on the board first as Jeremiah Adams, pictured, singled home Anthony Giachin to take a 1-0 lead in the first inning.

Army Drops Game Two of Series at N.C. Central

President George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to baseball legend Henry Aaron during a ceremony at the White House, July 9, 2002. "The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civil honor our nation can bestow. Photo: Paul Morse

Home Run King “Hank” Aaron Dies at the Age of 86

The Renegades Have Earned their (Pin)Stripes

The New York Boulders Added More Local Talent

New York Boulders Have Signed Seven to Roster

Host Families Are Integral To Independent Teams

Cross Country

NYSFSSAA Cancels the XC Championships

Jordan Jones (left) and Sara Leavens (right) were named Student-Athletes of the Month for October by Marist’s Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement (CSAE). Leavens is a junior from Avon, Connecticut who is part of the Red Foxes’ cross country and track & field teams.

CSAE Student-Athletes of the Month Named

Marist Names Five Captains for 2020-2021 Year

Onomake Nominated For NCAA Woman of the Year

David Soto Earns Cross Country All-American Status

Rylar Gould Earns Full Track and Field Scholarship

Football

The Army Black Knights defeated Academy rival Air Force, 10-7 on Saturday afternoon at Michie Stadium to capture its third Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy in the last four seasons.

CIC Trophy Claimed With Victory Over Air Force

For the first time since 1969, the Army football team shut out Navy, 15-0, in a historic game in Michie Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Army Football Shuts Out Navy 15-0 in Historic Win

NFL Hosts Fifth HBCU Careers in Football Forum

Army Navy Game Will Be Played at West Point

Army Football Takes Care of Mercer, 49-3

Army Shuts Down Middle Tennessee State in Opener

Hockey

Abdelnour, Farrell Help Army Extend Winning Streak

The Army hockey team captured the extra league point with a shootout victory after the 2-2 tie on Saturday night against Sacred Heart.

Army Earns League Points for Fifth Straight Game

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

Horse Racing

Saratoga Race Course Marylou Whitney Entrance. Photo: Chris Rucker

Dedication Ceremony For New “Marylou Whitney Entrance

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

Men's Basketball

Byrd’s Free Throw Lifts Marist Over St. Peter’s

The Black Knights held on to defeat visiting Holy Cross, 69-65, on Saturday afternoon at Christl Arena.

Army Men’s Basketball Takes Care of Business

Army Black Knights Drop Contest to Colgate, 84-74

Late Comeback Lifts Red Foxes Over Siena

Knights Fall to Navy in Annual Star Game

Manhattan is Toppled by Marist Red Foxes in OT

Soccer

Two Newburgh Free Academy athletes, Haley Dando and Raj Patel have received the 2020 OCIAA Senior Scholar Athlete Award. The Orange County Inter-scholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) Senior Scholar Athlete Award is given to a girl and boy in each member school.

Two NFA Students Receive Scholar Athlete Awards

Junior Hawkins Barratt Heitmann scored six minutes into the first overtime period.

Heitmann’s Overtime Goal Lifts Vassar Over RIT

Lopes Scores Game Winner To Lift Vassar

Marist Soccer Wins Senior Day Thriller

Vassar Comes Up Short Against #4 Herons

Marist Red Foxes Soccer Falls To Rider

Softball

Elaina Wagner signs her National Letter of Intent as her parents, Vicki and Bill and brothers Billy and Johnny look on.

Lourdes’ Elaina Wagner to Play Softball For Villanova

Taylor Drayton had a multi-hit game as the Army West Point softball bested Charleston Southern, 9-2.

Army Black Knights Top Charleston Southern, 9-2

Army Black Knights Drop Tight Game to Sacramento St.

Army Earns Third Straight Win; Tops Georgia Southern, 7-5

Pine Bush’s Kaylee Armida Commits to Clark U

Marist Clinches Top Seed in MAAC Championship

Swimming

Marist Wraps up competition at the ECAC Championships on Sunday.

Marist Wraps Up at the ECAC Championships

The Army West Point men’s swimming and diving team began 2020 with a 220-79 victory over Bucknell in a Patriot League dual on Saturday night.

Army Tops Bucknell in Road Dual, 220-79

Vassar Swimming & Diving Defeat Skidmore

Mount Suffers Dual Meet Loss at Staten Island

Mount Suffers First Loss Of The Season

Open House is Held For Free Swim Program

Track & Field

Army Tallies 20 Victories Against Boston College

Despite a strong lead through most of the afternoon and multiple record setting performances, the Army West Point men’s and women’s track and field teams picked up a tough loss to Navy on Saturday.

Army Drops Close Star Series Matchup With Navy

Black Knights Continue Hot Streak Against Villanova

NFA Athletes Win First Place at Championships

Four Program Records Set In Army Loss to Navy

Racewalkers Excel at Millrose Games

Tennis

Army Falls to Boston College in Season Opener

Two NFA Students Receive Scholar Athlete Awards

Vassar Tennis Posts 5-4 Win over #37 Rochester

Marist Tennis Downed At Lehigh

Tennis Club Donates Bench to Honor Former Coach

Mount Cruises Past Vaughn On Senior Day

Volleyball

Best Players That Have Put on a Red Fox Uniform

Chidera Udeh and Arthur Pinckney were named the Marist Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement (CSAE) Student-Athletes of the Month for September.

Marist College Student-Athletes of the Month

Army Black Knights Post Road Victory at Holy Cross

Marist Red Foxes Cruise to Victory Over Niagara, 5-1

Mount Swept At Rutgers-Newark

Army Takes Down Navy in Dramatic Five Set

Women's Basketball

Marist freshman forward Caitlin Weimar corralled a career-high 17 rebounds.

Marist Red Foxes Cruise to 69-44 Win Over Siena

Trinasia Kennedy (women’s basketball) and Dmitrey Guenther (men’s rowing) have been named February’s Student-Athletes of the Month by Marist’s Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement.

CSAE Student-Athletes of the Month are Named

Black Knights Drop Road Contest to Holy Cross, 61-49

Magarity Intends to Retire Following this Season

Sharp Shooting Lifts Army Over Colgate, 79-53

Red Foxes Women’s Basketball Sweeps Niagara

BUSINESS

Rhinebeck Bank to Open New Branch in Newburgh

NEWBURGH - Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBKB), the holding company of Rhinebeck Bank, has received all required regulatory approvals to continue its expansion in...

City of Newburgh Fire Chief Francis Spinelli. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The City of Newburgh Hires a New Fire Chief

NEWBURGH - Chief Spinelli comes to Newburgh after completing a 28 year career with the Hartsdale Fire District in Westchester County, NY. Spinelli’s extensive...

POLITICAL

Ryan Delivers State of the County Address

KINGSTON – Last Tuesday evening, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan delivered his second State of the County Address on Facebook. County Executive Ryan reflected...

The news of the Abrams nomination arrived on the same day that Georgia Republicans launched a “Stop Stacey” group. (Photo: “We are thrilled to have Stacey Abrams deliver the Democratic Response to the State of the Union. Her electrifying message reinvigorated our nation & continues to inspire millions in every part of the country.” — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, January 2019 / Photo: Office of the House Speaker / Wikimedia Commons)

Abrams, BLM Are Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor Both Stacey Abrams and the Black Lives Matter movement have been nominated to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The nominations...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

It’s a major showcase. Viewers can watch the brilliant musical talent Andra Day take center stage as she crosses over into the world of film acting. With the bright lights on her, she summons up an astonishing, all-in, Oscar-caliber portrayal of Billie Holiday in this new film.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday Film Review

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic It’s a major showcase. Viewers can watch the brilliant musical talent Andra Day take center stage as she...

Howland Cultural Center’s February art show celebrating National African American History Month. Pictured above work by artist Corey Lightfoot.

Center Celebrates African American History

BEACON - During the month of February 2021, the Howland Cultural Center once again joins the National Celebration and Recognition of African American History...

HEALTH

Alzheimer’s Association Hosting Virtual Educational Programs

POUGHKEEPSIE - The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host the following virtual events via Zoom in March. To register for any of these...

American Heart Month is Being Recognized

GOSHEN – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman are reminding residents that February is American Heart Month, which...

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