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Joe Biden has announced that United States Senator Kamala Harris will be his running mate. Harris graduated from Howard University, where she was in the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and earned a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law.

Joe Biden Selects Kamala Harris for Running Mate

For Akul Ramayani the racquetball court has been the home to some of his most joyous moments, whether it was learning a new technique, nailing the perfect shot or even securing a National Championship at just 11 years old.

Racquetball Champ Akul Ramayani Eyes Return

Senator Sue Serino pictured with Krista Jones, Founder and Executive Director of Sparrow’s Nest (Top Left), Mecca (Santana) Mitchell, Senior Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement and Chief Diversity Officer of Westchester Medical Center (Bottom Left) and Filomena Fanelli, Founder and CEO of Impact PR and Communications (Bottom Right).

Serino Brings Hundreds of Local Women Together

Newburgh Launches Police Advisory Committee

Slide from a presentation at the Board of Education Special Meeting held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

NECSD Partners with the Newburgh Armory

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard appointed Lyndon Williams for City Court Judge following the elevation of Judge Adrian Armstrong to the New York State Court of Claims. Williams will serve the remainder of Judge Armstrong’s term and run for election in November.

Lyndon Williams Appointed to City Court Judge

12 summer interns for Senator James Skoufis, community volunteers and members from Outdoor Promise joined forces Saturday for a few hours to help beautify City of Newburgh’s Downing Park. The crew also intends to clean up two other Newburgh Parks: Xavier Lunan and Muchaetto Shadows Lake, this month.

Community Unites to Help Clean Up Downing Park

Poughkeepsie Middle School is one of five schools nationwide chosen to participate in a pilot project from an educational services company. Creative Learning Systems is working to bring the experience of its SmartLab (one of which is installed at PMS) into people’s homes. After feedback from teachers, including PMS’ own Tovah Goldfarb, they created the SmartLab @Home Backpack, which they expect to launch nationally in September. PMS students and their families have a chance to pilot the backpacks beginning next week for a two-week pilot program and provide feedback prior to that launch.

Poughkeepsie Chosen For Cutting Edge Pilot Program

City Councilman Chris Petsas speaks with Ann Evans, an 85-year-old tenant at the Admiral Halsey tower located at 135 Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.

Senior Tenants Concerned With Living Conditions

City of Newburgh Public Works staff mill a section of Grand Street on Monday, July 13 as part of the City’s 5-year paving plan that will improve more than 25 miles of roadway throughout the City.

City of Newburgh Rolls Out Five-Year Paving Plan

Police Chief Search Committee is Appointed

Saturday afternoon, the Newburgh Urban Farm and Food Initiative, was one of four farm vendors, selling fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers on Liberty Street in the City of Newburgh.

Local Farmers Market Slowly Returning

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