Hundreds sat outside the Muhammad Ali Center Monday, June 6, 2016 yelling "Ali Bomaye" following a march that started at Central High School, where Ali attended. Organizers said the March honored Ali and how he brought people together. "Ali Bomaye" is what people in Zaire chanted as they ran beside Ali as he trained for the fight with George Foreman. Ite means, "Ali Kill him." Photo: Louisville Defender by Bud Dorsey

Muhammad Ali “The Greatest” Made His Final Journey Home

First-ever LGBT Puerto Rican Diaspora Summit in New York City

New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (second from left), Senate Democratic Leader, poses for a photo after she addressed the annual Community Voices Heard (CVH) Member Congress on June 4, 2016.

Senator Addresses Affordable Housing Needs

Hudson Valley Latino Scholarship Award Winners were honored on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Newburgh's Ramada Inn. Pictured are: Tyler Knox (Washingtonville High School), Jacquelyn DeJesus (Middletown High School), Brittany Calleja (Middletown High School), Isis Benitez (Poughkeepsie High School), Jaymie DeLeon (Newburgh Free Academy), Olivia Lopez (Pine Bush High School), Adalhia Hart (Pine Bush High School), and Thomas Crowfoot (Pine Bush High School).

18th Annual H.V. Latino Scholarship Awards

Kyle Yanik Tam, a 2012 Poughkeepsie High School graduate, was one of 630 Vassar College students to receive a diploma at Sunday’s 152nd Commencement Ceremony, held at the College’s Outdoor Amphitheater. Tam, who graduated with a dual major in both History and Africana Studies, was an officer in the Caribbean Student Alliance.

Vassar College Awards Over 600 Diplomas

Richard Frank (Dickie) Peterson Jr. Hudson Valley Press File photo.

Richard Frank (Dickie) Peterson Jr. is Laid to Rest

Local leaders, members of local law enforcement, concerned parents and school officials at the crosswalk outside John Jay High School.

Hopewell Junction Crosswalk Upgrades Unveiled

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Grace Smith House, the domestic violence non-profit located in Poughkeepsie, NY, received a significant contribution from John Jay High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society. On Tuesday, May 24th, members of the school’s chapter presented Grace Smith House’s executive director, Michele Pollock Rich, with a check for $5,000. The students raised the funds through a variety of events, including a school-wide talent show.

John Jay Gives to Grace Smith House

Members of the Newburgh Free Academy Air Force JROTC. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Newburgh Hosts Memorial Day Parade

STONE RIDGE - SUNY Ulster held it’s 39th Pinning Ceremony on May 19th on the Stone Ridge Campus. 39 Nursing Program students were pinned and earned their Associate Degree RN. There were 30 female and 9 male graduates. They ranged in age from 20-59 years and were a very close-knit group. In attendance were SUNY Ulster President Alan Roberts; Vice President Kevin Stoner; the Nursing Department and many guests.

SUNY Ulster Holds 39th Annual Nursing Pinning

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