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The SUNY Orange Foundation recently presented its 2026 Leadership Awards during an evening ceremony in Orange Hall on SUNY Orange’s Middletown campus, honoring five recipients for their leadership, service and community impact. Awardees included (front row from left) Helen Ullrich (Lifetime Achievement Award) and Derrik Wynkoop (Leadership in Community Service), along with (back row from left) Tom Rickard ’92 (Distinguished Alumni Leadership Award), Dr. Erika Hackman (Leadership in Education) and Everett Collie (Leadership in Business).

Foundation Presents 2026 Leadership Awards

MIDDLETOWN – The SUNY Orange Foundation welcomed nearly 300 guests to Orange Hall on SUNY Orange’s Middletown campus on Thursday, April 30 to celebrate...
Dr. Gwendolyn Roraback

New Saugerties Central School Superintendent

SAUGERTIES - On Tuesday, May 26, the Saugerties Central School District Board of Education unanimously approved a three-year contract for the appointment of Dr....

POLITICAL

Senator James Skoufis and Jamel Holder.

Holder Receives Woman of Distinction Honors

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) was thrilled to honor Jamel Holder of Middletown as his nominee for the 2026 New York State Senate’s Women...
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha announce legislation to lower tax burden for Ulster County families.

New Legislation Announced to Lower Tax Burden

KINGSTON - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, State Senator Michelle Hinchey, and Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha recently announced the introduction of the Ulster County for...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in Backrooms.

Psych-horror Thriller Backrooms is Done Right

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (***1/2) “Get the hell out of there!” If audiences don’t say it, they’re thinking it. That’s the mark of a psych-horror...

Black Music Month Celebrates Legacy of Innovation

As June begins, communities across the nation are recognizing Black Music Month, an annual celebration honoring the profound impact of African American artists on...

HEALTH

Free Summer Meals Available For Kids

POUGHKEEPSIE - Kids ages 18 and under in the City of Poughkeepsie will be able to get free lunch and breakfast Monday through Friday...
Tracy Brown

Riverkeeper Calls Out RFK Jr. as EPA Guts Protections

OSSINING - Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is moving forward with its plan to allow more toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”...
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