From left: City Councilmember of Ward 4, Ronald Zorrilla; City Councilmember of Ward 2, Ramona Monteverde; Orange County Legislative Representative, Leader Genesis Ramos; Orange County Legislative Representative, Gabrielle Hill; City Councilmember of Ward 1, Giselle Martinez and CIty Councilmember of Ward 3, Tamika Stewart. All were sworn in at an Oath of Office Swearing In Ceremony Sunday afternoon at the City of Newburgh’s Activity Center.

Several Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office

Virginia Scott, District 12, Stephen Hunter, District 16, Gabrielle Hill, District 6, Laurie Tautel, District 14, Genesis Ramos, District 4, Jonathan Redeker, District 2, Sparrow Tobin, District 20, Deshanda Carter, District 11, and Matthew Fascaldi, District 15 pose for a photo as the Orange County Democratic Caucus hosted a historic swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected legislators on Friday, January 2, 2026. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

OC Legislators Take Oath of Office for New Term

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Black America’s Cultural Giants Lost in 2025

Four Red Foxes scored in double figures. Blackwell led the way with 17, followed by Elijah Lewis with 14, Myles Parker with 11, and Jason Schofield with 10. Photo: Grace Bolander

Marist Enjoys Record-Setting Day

Ryan Curry led Army with 24 points, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 6-of-9 from three-point range, with the six made threes tying his career-high. Curry also added a team-high seven assists and four rebounds.

Army Win Streak Snapped in Loss Against Colgate

Konstantinos Korfiatis hit his first career three and added a career-high three rebounds. Photo: Reina Hoffman

Bard Men’s Basketball Falls to RPI

Letitia James

James Secures $2.4 Million in Debt Relief for New Yorkers

Taylor Wilson led all scorers with 17 points on 8-12 shooting, while grabbing a career-high 11 rebounds. It was her first career double-double.

Army Crushes Colgate for First Conference Victory

Yvette Valdés Smith

Dutchess County Legislature Has New Dem Majority

Vassar forward Erin Lovett reached double-figures for the first time this season and matched her career-high with 14 points. Lovett also led the team with seven rebounds and a pair of blocked shots. Photo: Carlisle Stockton

Vassar Brewers Suffer Road Loss At Hamilton, 77-54

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