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The Buffalo Soldiers Association of West Point gathered to honor the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers at the 63rd annual wreath-laying ceremony at Buffalo Soldier Field on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

63rd Annual Buffalo Soldier Memorial Ceremony

Gabriela Vega-Matthews is bringing critical resources to the Dutchess County Latin American-Immigrant Community. Hudson Valley Press File/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vega-Matthews Brings Critical Resources to Dutchess

Poughkeepsie High School held its summer commencement ceremony Wednesday, awarding diplomas to 15 students who completed their graduation requirements in summer classes and one who met the requirements to walk in June but opted to delay taking part in a ceremony in order to have family in attendance.

Poughkeepsie High Celebrates Summer Graduates

Recently, County Executive Ed Day alongside Clarkstown Superintendent of Schools Marc Baiocco, and other leaders announced stop-arm cameras have been installed on nearly all school buses countywide in time for the 2024 school year.

County School Safety Initiative Fully Operational

Patel accosts a clinic escort and patient attempting to enter Planned Parenthood in Brooklyn on January 13, 2024.

Action Taken Against Militant Anti-Abortion Group

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino congratulated the 158 young participants of various backgrounds and interests who completed (graduated) the Department of Community and Family Services’ (DCFS) weeks-long Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The SYEP, coordinated by Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board (DCWIB), provides valuable work experience and life skills to qualified young people to help them prepare for future, permanent employment.

Youth Program Offers Valuable Work Experience

Middletown Enlarged City School District Food & Nutrition Services & Security staff with one of the palettes of free vegetable distribution boxes, awaiting the start of 9 A.M. pick-up on August 22nd at William Carter Elementary School.

Distributions Feed and Educate Local Families

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, James Rich (pictured above), age 36, of Newburgh, was sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for killing a man with a broomstick.

Rich Sentenced to 25 Years in Brutal 2023 Murder

Vice President Kamala Harris makes history as she accepts Democratic Nomination for President of the United States of America.

Vice President Kamala Harris Makes History

Dr. Michael McLymore, Sr., Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, (NECSD) is set to retire on August 30th after 35 ½ years of service.

Dr. Michael McLymore, Sr. to Retire from NECSD

Counselors work with potential homeowners at NACA’s Achieve the Dream Event at NFA North.

Making Home Ownership a Reality for People of Color

Students prepare for a discovery flight during Aviation Day at The Red Tail Flight Academy sponsored by The Beyond the Dream Foundation.

Kappas Sponsor Aviation Day at Flight Academy

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