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The Artemis II crew is shown inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in front of their Orion crew module on Aug. 8, 2023. From left are: Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; Victor Glover, pilot; Reid Wiseman, commander; and Christina Hammock Koch, mission specialist. Photo: NASA/Kim Shiflett

NASA Launches Historic Artemis Moon Mission

Mount Vernon City School District’s littlest chefs were slicing and dicing in the kitchen at Mount Vernon High School with their parents during a recent evening for Kids in the Kitchen.

Mount Vernon School District Hosts Kids in The Kitchen

Saturday, inside the Newburgh Unity Armory Center, a large showing of excited youth, equipped with large baskets and bags, joined in on the Annual Egg Hunt which featured 20,000 colorful eggs- some creatively forming the word: “Newburgh-“ spread throughout the gymnasium area, a DJ delivering lively, background melodies, as well as an opportunity to meet and have photos taken with the Easter Bunny.

Recreation Department Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Newly elected City of Beacon Councilperson, Lastar Gorton, a lifetime native Beacon resident, who has witnessed her beloved City go through many changes over the years, is passionately seeking to return to it a deep sense of community through her platform of housing equity and curtailing overdevelopment, a fully functioning recreation center, along with bonding- uplifting community events.

Gorton Looks to Return Real Community to Beacon

In observance of Women’s History Month, the Westchester County Youth Bureau and Youth Board hosted their annual Sheros Awards ceremony, recognizing three outstanding community leaders who are positively impacting the lives of children, youth and families in Westchester County.

Sheros Awards Honors Leaders Making an Impact

SPORTS

Alissandra Soto drew a bases loaded walk to bring in one run.

SUNY Colts Softball Take Two in Doubleheader

Erin McCusker eased to a 6-1, 6-0 first singles victory for the Brewers. Photo: Carlisle Stockton

Brewers Close Weekend With Sweep Of Union

Marist Earns 6-1 Rivalry Road Win Over Siena

Mount Drops Home Opener to New Paltz

Army Baseball Drops Finale at Holy Cross

Army Concludes Series at Colgate with a Split

BUSINESS

McNair Named as Director of Faith Based Initiatives

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has announced Reverend Kym McNair as Director of Faith Based Initiatives. McNair is an ordained clergy leader, educator and...

Scholarship Applications Deadline Fast Approaching

The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland (CFOSR) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2026 cycle, with several opportunities still seeking applicants...

POLITICAL

AG James Challenges Executive Order Threatening Mail-In Voting

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, last Friday filed a lawsuit to block...

AG Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful USDA Funding Conditions

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James last Monday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block sweeping new funding conditions...

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in The Drama.

Dark Comedy Meets Romance in “The Drama”

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire (**1/2) You wouldn’t wish this wedding day on anybody. But there they are. Two lovers who should be in bliss are...

They Will Kill You Starts Off Strong, But Disappoints

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire (**) Two young sisters are stalked by their violent, abusive dad and they panic, asking “What if he finds us?!” If...

HEALTH

Hospitals Receive Funding For Pediatric Readiness

MIDDLETOWN - Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) joined Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall, Garnet Health, St. Anthony Community Hospital, and...

AG Letitia James Health Care Helpline Recovers Over $1.5 Million

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James Monday released the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) 2025 Health Care Bureau Annual Report,...

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