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Nobel- and Pulitzer-prize winning author Toni Morrison spoke during a reading of her novel "Home" on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. Hudson Valley Press File/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

American Treasure Toni Morrison Dies at Age 88

Army veteran, Seargent John Wambi Cook of California, was one of 33 recipients honored for their prestigious Purple Heart, as part of the National Purple Heart Day festivities that were celebrated at the City of Newburgh’s Armory Unity Center last Wednesday night.

National Purple Heart Day Celebrates 33 Veterans

Two of the pivotal players in helping make last Tuesday's National Night Out in the City of Poughkeepsie a memorable experience for many community members were Lieutenant MClauson of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department as well as President of the PLA and Ashley Ranieri, also of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.

Poughkeepsie Community Enjoys National Night Out

Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Poughkeepsie’s SmARTS youth camp recently enjoyed an array of intergenerational activities with residents at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Pawling.

Campers Enjoy Intergenerational Activities

Habitat Newburgh is currently hard at work completing the gut-rehab renovation of brick row houses on Williams Street in the City of Newburgh. On October 5, 2019, the Organization will officially pass keys to the home buyer owners of houses 98, 99 and the landmark 100. The Dedication will be followed up with a Celebration at the nearby Armory Unity Center from 2-5 pm.

100th Habitat Home Dedication Will Make History

Dulce Esperanza Campers enjoyed some time in Grasshopper Grove after their “Who lives in the Pond?” program at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, and met the animals at the Wildlife Education Center.

Museum Hosts Dulce Esperanza Summer Camp

The City of Newburgh Holds National Night Out

A rush hour traffic accident sent two people to local hospitals and snarled traffic in Poughkeepsie on Monday, Agust 5.

Car Jumps Sidewalk, Hits County Employee

Michael Waltrip

Michael Waltrip to Appear at Local Speedway

Mikhail Adams at the controls of the Maj. Gen. Irene Trowell-Harris Tuskegee Airmen Chapter’s Cessna 172 during a week-long aviation day camp.

Tuskegee Airmen Aviation Camp, A Huge Success

Brian Smith, Head Coach of Newburgh Zion Lions 17U; players Jaden Shelby, NFA senior; Percy Smith, NFA Class of 2019 graduate; and Harold Rayford, Director of Newburgh Zion Lions as well as 17U Assistant Coach. The team recently captured a prestigious second place showing at the AAU National Basketball Championships, held at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports. Part of a talented 32 team pool. the Newburgh squad tallied an impressive 8-1 tournament record, playing very well while bonding as a cohesive unit and learning many life skills and lessons throughout the season.

Newburgh Zion Lions 17u Earn Second Place

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) recently joined leaders from across the Hudson Valley in celebrating the passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019.

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 is Passed in House

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