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The 2026 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest winners from the Beacon School District with their specially presented certificates at Monday’s King Celebration at Springfield Baptist Church.

47th Annual Rev. Dr. King Birthday Celebration

The newly elected CMF President Bishop Jeffrey C. Woody delivered the Welcome Address at the 58th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

58th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Last Wednesday, April 16, around 10 youth from the grassroots community organization, Melanin Unchained, were introduced to some of the fundamentals of farming life at Saddle Brook Farm in Walden.

Youth Connect With Saddle Brook Farm and Grow

Maureen Lashlee, Interim Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, provides words of appreciation to Japheth & Victoria Aleyakpo, surrounded by their children, for their hard-earned journey toward their 114 William Street in the City of Newburgh ownership.

Habitat 111th Home Dedicated to Aleyakpo Family

Congressman, Pat Ryan, who helped secure two million dollars, partial funding for the expansion project of the Sun River Health's Beacon Health Center, delivers words Thursday.

Sun River Health Breaks Ground For Expansion

Along with members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, Public Safety, Office for People with Disabilities and several Autism advocacy groups, County Executive Jenkins officially launched the Blue Envelope Program.

County Executive Launches Blue Envelope Program

From left, Allison Bashkoff, Workforce Development Institute; Marty Sommer, NYS Union Teachers; New York State Sen. Shelley Mayer; Jenifer Puja, Westchester/Putnam Central Labor Body AFL-CIO; Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne; Rockland County Executive Ed Day; Dr. Scott Kalicki, Rockland Community College; Lou Picani, Teamsters L.U. 456; Matt Pepe, BCA; Chief of Staff John Mulgrew of Sen. Bill Weber’s office; U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler; Mary Jane Bertram, Workforce Development Institute; Labor Leader Maria Kercado; Deborah Thomas, Rockland County Workforce Development Board; and Hudson Valley Construction Career Day Administrator Lucy Redzeposki. Photo: George Drapeau III

Career Expo Draws Hundreds of Students

New York State Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins Senator James Skoufis in presenting a resolution to Colonel Khanh Diep (USMA Chief of Staff) and cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to commemorate West Point Day. Photo: New York State Senate

Skoufis and Eachus Honor Cadets on West Point Day

Kingston High School Class of 2025 valedictorian Meghan Cooper and salutatorian Luke Cooper (center) celebrate their academic achievements with their parents, Kelli Cooper (left) and Benjamin Cooper (right).

Cooper Twins Achieve Top of 2025 Kingston Class

Poughkeepsie High School junior and sophomore students took part in a trip touring four Washington based Historically Black Colleges and Universities, capital monuments and museums.

HBCU Tour Inspires Local Students to Dream Big

Students completed an exciting team-building activity, creating go-carts with everyday supplies and candy.

Advisory Council Learns Importance Of Teamwork

Sunday, The A.M.E. Zion Church of Newburgh took part in its 198th Anniversary Service, led by Reverend Milton Stubbs, Pastor and Reverend Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Presiding Elder with many of its approximately 45 active members in attendance.

A.M.E. Zion Church 198th Anniversary Celebration

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