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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

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy was celebrated at the 48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Service at the Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie on Sunday evening.

Beulah Service Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Habitat Newburgh Volunteers working on demolition at 30 South Miller St.

Volunteers Join Habitat Newburgh to Honor MLK

A large crowd turned out Monday morning to participate in 4th annual Dr. King Parade. The event was one of many that made up the 39th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, held by the Southern Dutchess Coalition, Inc. at Beacon’s Springfield Baptist Church. For the Hudson Valley Press/JENNIFER WARREN

Annual MLK Celebration Draws Hundreds to Beacon

A sign was posted up letting people know that the emergency department at the Cornwall campus of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital is closing its doors for good at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, January 12.

SLCH Emergency Room to Close on January 12

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members celebrate Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond (seated) at the ceremonial Swearing-In event for the 115th Congress at The Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Photo: Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA

The Congressional Black Caucus Celebrates History

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members celebrate Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond (seated) at the ceremonial Swearing-In event for the 115th Congress at The Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Photo: Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA

The Congressional Black Caucus Celebrates History

A sign was posted up letting people know that the emergency department at the Cornwall campus of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital is closing its doors for good at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, January 12.

SLCH Emergency Room to Close on January 12

UlsterCorps is sponsoring its 8th Annual MLK Day Celebration of Service, The event honors volunteers like you, our “Guests of Honor”, from non-profit service organizations throughout Ulster County for your hard work and dedication.

8th Annual MLK Day Celebration of Service

More than 75 percent of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus have Black Chiefs of Staff. This photo was taken during a recent CBC press conference outside of the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Photo: Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA

The CBC Places Blacks in Power on Capitol Hill

UlsterCorps is sponsoring its 8th Annual MLK Day Celebration of Service, The event honors volunteers like you, our “Guests of Honor”, from non-profit service organizations throughout Ulster County for your hard work and dedication.

8th Annual MLK Day Celebration of Service

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