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Biz Markie, the rapper, producer, and actor whose hits included “Just a Friend” and “Nobody Beats the Biz,” has died at the age of 57.

Hip Hop Lost Another Icon – Biz Markie Dies at...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Hip Hop has lost another legend. Biz Markie, the rapper, producer, and actor whose hits included “Just a...

Kaley Cuoco and Rosie Perez, stars of the HBO Max original series The Flight Attendant. Several scenes were filmed in Westchester. Photo: HBO Max

Shows Filmed in Westchester Garner Nominations

WESTCHESTER - When Emmy Award nominations were handed out last Tuesday, Westchester County took a bow. Fourteen award nominations went to productions that filmed...

Storm King Art Center is offering several free admission days this summer as well as a free round trip shuttle service for residents of the City of Newburgh. The shuttle will pick up and drop off visitors at the Newburgh Free Library (corner of Grand Street and 2nd Street).

Free Admission Days at Storm King Art Center

This is the sequel to one of the most innovative drama/horror/sci-fi films ever made, A Quiet Place. AQP was uniquely wondrous and scary.

A Quiet Place Part II is an Innovative Horror Film

An extraordinarily detailed scale model of the famed Roebling Aqueduct, which used to carry boats across the Delaware River, sits inside the D&H Canal Interpretive Center in Summitville.

Longtime Sullivan County Attractions Reopening

The City of Newburgh is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 Summer Playground series.

Newburgh Launches Summer Playground Series

The Ferry Godmother announced that for the second year the Newburgh Jazz Series, Newburgh Jewish Music Series, Orange County Pop, Rock & Doowop Series and many other annual art and music events will not be held. Traditionally this would be the kickoff week for an entire summer of free concerts on the Newburgh waterfront. Pictured are moments from previous events held by the Ferry Godmother.

Ferry Godmother Takes Flight in a New Direction

It was a volatile time. Malcom and Martin had been assassinated in recent years. Civil uprisings and riots had just simmered down. The summer of ’69 was a chance for a much-needed cultural break and reawakening. Time for Black Woodstock!

“When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised” Film

City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison. Hudson Valley Press File/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Pools Are Now Open in the City of Poughkeepsie

Earlier this year, the National Purple Heart Honor Mission was privileged to host its first virtual discussion with Derl Horn, the author of Blood, Sweat and Honor: Memoirs of a “Walking Dead Marine” in Vietnam.

Memoirs: Blood, Sweat & Honor is Discussed