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Madison Rowley, a freshman at FDR High School is making a huge impact in her school, community and church. Quietly leading by example, she is involved in an assortment of clubs, committees, roles, and volunteer venues. Recently named a 2026 Youth Black Achiever Award honoree through Beulah Baptist Church, a place of community and love she calls family and has been a lifelong member of, Rowley aspires to help connect people spiritually, continue to be her authentic self while uplifting all she encounters in any way possible and inspire other youth to do the same.

Rowley Leading by Example and Following Her Heart

Rev. Mary Barber, Catherine Costello who was awarded the 2026 Martha Washington Woman of History Award, which recognizes her outstanding contribution to Hudson Valley history, and Mary McTamaney, Newburgh City Historian. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Costello Receives 2026 Martha Washington Award

September Recognized As National Preparedness Month

Calls For Transparency and Accountability

Last Tuesday, 39 Newburgh Free Academy students were awarded diplomas at a summer Commencement, held at the Newburgh Free Academy North Campus Auditorium.

39 Receive Diplomas at NFA Commencement

Aquanetta Wright, “The FerryGodmother,” stands with Assaf Gleizner, the leader and keyboard player for the SWINGAROOS, the featured band for this summer’s final Orange County Pop, Rock, and Doowop Series show Saturday night at The Peaople’s Park on the Newburgh Waterfront.

Newburgh Jazz Series is Still Going Strong

Keisha Parker ’00 (Black Studies), delivered the alumni welcome.

New Paltz Kicks Off 2018-19 Academic Year

Back Row: Patrick Lewis, Ezra Hubbard (volunteer), Ezekiel Arubuike, Harry Thorne (coach), Front Row: Will Dambra, Manny Arubuike, Marisa Mourgues, Angelina Finateri, Maggie McGeary, Michelle Rivas (coach) pose for photo. Photo: Phoebe Temple

Libraries Shine at the H.S. Battle of the Books

Mount Saint Mary College welcomed about 400 freshmen and 100 transfers on Sunday, August 26. About 2,400 students began or resumed classes the next day. Photo: Lee Ferris

Mount Saint Mary College Welcomes Freshmen, Returning and New Students

The Coast Guard ensured the safe transit of a disabled 611-foot bulk carrier on Aug. 21 to 26, 2018, from 120 miles off the coast of New York. The Panamanian-flagged tanker currently has a crew of 21 aboard and no injuries were reported. Photo: U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York/Released

Coast Guard Coordinates Tow of Freighter

“The Queen of Soul — Aretha Franklin — was waiting for her cue during ‘The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House’ [in 2015] when I noticed her close her eyes in silence for a few seconds while standing in the doorway between the Green Room and East Room before she was ready to begin her performance.” Photo: White House Photographer Pete Souza

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dies at 76

A helicopter view of the LEGOLAND New York site in Goshen that officially welcomed guests for the first time for a viewing Thursday morning. The massive site, which will house eight different "LEGO Lands" will become the first major theme park to open in the Northeast in several decades in the spring of 2020.

Official Public Viewing of LEGOLAND New York

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