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Lady Prophetess Norma Cowan poses with Senior Pastor Rev. Ralph T. Cowan at Mount Triumphant Church of God's Dedication Service.

Built on Faith: Mount Triumphant Opens New Sanctuary

In this file photo, Mrs. Sadie Tallie, BHC President, overseeing the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Service on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A Farewell Tribute to Mother Sadie A. Tallie

Dawn Ansbro Dies at 63

Rockland County Legislator Raymond W. Sheridan III presented Elena Lavalas and Tom Gilbert with the Distinguished Service Award, the Legislature’s highest honor, in recognition of their contributions.

Outstanding Seniors Recognized For Contributions

On left, Peter Bedrossian, Program Director of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor with Tracy Brown, National Commander of the Purple Heart, and the first African- American woman to hold the prestigious position, stand at the front exhibit at The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Saturday.

Legacy of the “Harlem Hellfighters” Remembered

City of Beacon Mayor, Lee Kyriacou, gets assistance from a City Council member, officially cutting the ribbon marking the opening of the newly revamped, popular Park.

Beacon’s South Avenue Park Rehabilitation Complete

Saturday, at the City of Newburgh’s Community Day Fun event, hosted by Masjid Al-Ikhlas, several community trailblazers were recognized, including; AME Zion Church Food Pantry Program, Good Shephard Church Soup Kitchen Program, Sister Tahira and Sister Melody.

Community Day at Masjid Al-Ikhlas Says Thank You

City Councilman Omari Shakur (left) poses with firefighters and their families at Newburgh's 36th National Night Out.

NNO Celebrates Community, Culture, and Connection

AIS Math Teacher Wendy Sung-Clarke poses with her principal Dr. David Scott after receiving tenure approval at the Board of Education Meeting.

Tenure, Turnover, and Tension at Poughkeepsie BOE

The Buddy White Project and its colorful educational mascot Kletis 2 Kool recently distributed over 1,800 book bags stuffed with essential school supplies to local students in a celebration of learning, health and togetherness in Mount Vernon.

Buddy White Project Gives Away Over 1,800 Book Bags

Students enrolled in the Smart Scholars Early College Performing Arts Academy participated in a two-week summer bridge program last month.

Program Exposes Students to College Experience

Saturday, July 25, 2025, at the Beacon- Newburgh Waterfronts, the 22nd Annual River Swim took place. Photo: Alan Thomas

22nd Annual Hudson River Swim

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