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In observance of Women’s History Month, the Westchester County Youth Bureau and Youth Board hosted their annual Sheros Awards ceremony, recognizing three outstanding community leaders who are positively impacting the lives of children, youth and families in Westchester County.

Sheros Awards Honors Leaders Making an Impact

Students at the STEAM Academy in Mount Vernon stepped into the role of engineers as the New York Power Authority (NYPA) led an interactive STEM workshop.

Students Power: From Power Grids to Robots

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley (PPMHV) hosted an event with elected officials and local partners on Tuesday, April 16, to draw attention to what’s at stake in New York State regarding the gag rule. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Speaking Out on Health Care Services Attacks

Last Monday night’s meeting of the Poughkeepsie Common Council drew a capacity crowd amidst the controversy over a video that depicts a city police officer forcing a young girl to the ground in the midst of a melee involving 15 to 20 youths on Monday, March 11.

Police Release Summary Report of March 11, 2019 Incident

Beatrice Harris of Newburgh, who suffers from a host of medical issues from the contaminated water supply in Newburgh, was one of several community residents who spoke about the debilitating and costly human effects of this ongoing issue in Newburgh at a special meeting held Thursday night at the Newburgh Unity Center by the US Air Force.

Update on Newburgh Water Contamination Issue

The presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in and around state courts increased about 17-fold, in just one year, according to a report released earlier this year by the Immigrant Defense Project.

Council Supports Keeping ICE Out of Courts

In celebration of Read Across America, Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) visited Temple Hill Academy to read to a 4th grade class.

Senator Skoufis Visits Temple Hill Academy

Dutchess County Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh founder, Frederica Warner died last Tuesday at the age of 101.Hudson Valley Press File/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Warner, Founder of Newburgh Meals on Wheels Dies

Candidates for the 2019 Boys and Girls Club of America Youth of the Year Award from the Newburgh branch included from left; Joy-Ann Stewart (junior at NFA Main Campus), Nina Zylberberg (senior at NFA Main Campus), Gema Vidals Herrera (senior at NFA North) and Jaslyn Martinez (junior at NFA Main Campus.) Each was highly talented in the 3 principles of the organization: academics, community service and healthy lifestyle.

Boys and Girls Club Awards 2019 Youth of the Year

City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison with new officers Robert Prince, Kyriacos Kyriacou, Paul Henne, Danielle M. Costa, Kevin Smith, Justin P. Consalvo, and Gregory Schweizer.

Poughkeepsie Adds Seven More Police Officers

“Operation Candy Crush” Convictions Announced

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