LOCAL

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, seven community trailblazers were honored for their dedicated service as well as leadership and other revered qualities at the 2026 Black Achiever’s Awards. Several Beulah Baptist Church members as well as political dignitaries attended, including; City of Poughkeepsie Mayor, Yvonne Flowers and Senator, Rob Rollison. The inspiring evening was led by the Social Action Ministry of the Church, guided by Servant Leader and Presenter, Sister Rasonia, “Ray Ray,” Squire.

2026 Black Achiever’s Awards Honors Seven

By Jennifer L. Warren POUGHKEEPSIE - When Terri “T.T.” Irving first discovered she was being considered as a Black Achiever’s recipient, one word dominated her...
SUNY Orange student Mya Ramos was presented the State University of New York Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence.

Ramos Honored With Norman R. McConney Jr. Award

MIDDLETOWN – SUNY Orange student Mya Ramos was presented the State University of New York Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence...

BUSINESS

Impact PR & Communications founder & CEO Filomena Fanelli. Photo: Kate Wark

Fanelli to be Inducted into College Alumni Hall of Fame

In recognition of her exceptional professional achievement, leadership in her field and meaningful community contributions, the Dutchess Community College Foundation will induct Filomena Fanelli,...
Melissa Carlile

Ulster Savings Announces Branch Promotions

KINGSTON - Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce promotions of three long-standing branch managers: Melissa Carlile, Kathy DeLano, and Briana Purdy. Melissa Carlile has...

HEALTH

Georges Ephrem, M.D., M.Sc.

Ephrem to Lead Adult Congenital Heart Disease Section

VALHALLA – Westchester Medical Center (WMC), the flagship hospital of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced recently the appointment of Georges Ephrem, M.D.,...
Michael Hoblin, Deputy County Executive, speaks at the podium during the kickoff event for RCC’s new Nursing Simulation Lab. Joining him are Dr. William Mullaney, RCC President; Dr. Dana Stilley, Vice Chair of the RCC Board of Trustees; L’Tanya Watkins, Esq., Chair of the RCC Board of Trustees; and Danielle Mendez, RCC Nursing Student.

RCC Nursing Simulation Lab Renovation Begins

SUFFERN - Rockland Community College (RCC) officially marked the start of construction on a new $3 million Nursing Simulation Lab during a celebratory ceremony...

POLITICAL

Letitia James

Attorney General James Demands Transparency from GoFundMe

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James lat week joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 other attorneys general and charitable regulators in...
Letitia James

U.S. Supreme Court Needs to Reject Attack on Birthright Citizenship

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James last Thursay joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County...

NATIONAL

Ben Jealous

Thinking About Words That Can Build Coalitions

By Ben Jealous Across the country — from South Carolina to the South Side of Chicago — we are celebrating the life of Rev. Jesse...
Ben Jealous

Rev. Jesse Jackson Lifted All of Us Much Higher

By Ben Jealous One of the great strengths of our movement is that our leaders do more than inspire young people — they keep the...
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