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LOCAL

Mount Vernon High School celebrated its 148th commencement ceremony on Thursday as 196 graduates marked the end of one journey and the beginning of another.

Mount Vernon Class of 2026 Celebrates Success

MOUNT VERNON - Under the evening sky and a brisk breeze at the Stadium at Memorial Field, Mount Vernon High School celebrated its 148th...

Dennis Pavelock, Chairman of the Beacon 4th of July Declaration Reading Committee, provides background information and the ongoing purpose of the event.

16th Annual Declaration of Independence Reading

By Jennifer L. Warren BEACON - Dennis Pavelock’s passion for his country cannot be denied. From the red, white and blue stars and stripes that blanket...

BUSINESS

The County dedicated the Dutchess County Fire Training Grounds in honor of Ray Nichols, who has served as Deputy Fire Coordinator for Dutchess County for nearly 40 years.

State-of-the-Art Live Fire Training Building Dedicated

POUGHKEEPSIE - Joined by firefighters and other first responders, elected officials and residents from across the county, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and the...

A highlight of the evening was the announcement of a significant leadership investment from Walden Savings Bank, which will support the future of the Education Center & 4-H Park through the naming of the Horse Barn.

CCE Orange County Holds Donor Recognition Event

OTISVILLE – On Thursday, June 18, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County hosted the Because of You Donor Event at the Education Center &...

HEALTH

At a vigil, caregivers share stories of broken bones, blackened eyes, lost time due to workplace violence; worker burnout; and chronic understaffing while calling on WMCHealth to raise standards for workers and patients.

Local Workers Hold Vigils at WMCHealth Hospitals

POUGHKEEPSIE - Frontline workers at three WMCHealth hospitals gathered Friday evening for coordinated candlelight vigils to demand safe staffing, protections against workplace violence, and...

Local corporate teams combine friendly competition and community impact in support of neighbors facing hunger.

Feeding Westchester’s Golden Scoop Competition

ELMSFORD - Five Westchester-area companies came together on June 5 for Feeding Westchester’s 17th Annual Golden Scoop Corporate Packing Competition, packing 19,500 pounds of...

POLITICAL

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) joined Supervisor Jesse Dwyer, Mayor Mike Newhard, town employees, and residents for a ribbon cutting to officially re-open the Mountain Lake Park Pool after extensive renovation.

Warwick Pool Open After $750k Renovation

WARWICK - Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) joined Supervisor Jesse Dwyer, Mayor Mike Newhard, town employees, and residents for a ribbon cutting to officially...

Cooling Assistance Program for Seniors

POUGHKEEPSIE - As summer officially started last week and New York State’s Cooling Assistance Program (CAP) already depleted, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino is...

NATIONAL

Delay Is Not Always the Best Plan; Get it Done

By Dr. Glenn Mollette Delay is not always the best plan but you can’t do everything today. You can delay paying your utility bills a few...

Is it Time to Redraw the Revolution, Again?

By Ben Jealous Every year, we remember Paul Revere’s ride. As we should. We should also reckon with Paul Revere’s picture. His engraving of the Boston Massacre...