News - Hudson Valley Press

LOCAL

Chancellor John B. King Jr., DCC Vice President for Instruction and Learning Raymond Houston, SUNY Delhi Provost Dr. David Brower, and SUNY Delhi President Dr. Mary Bonderoff.

College’s Sign Agreement

POUGHKEEPSIE - Dutchess Community College (DCC) and the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi (SUNY Delhi) agreed to streamline admission...

Alexandra Bisesi Appointed New City Court Judge

YONKERS – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced his appointment of Alexandra R. Bisesi as City Court Judge for the City of Yonkers. Bisesi will...

BUSINESS

The Graduation Ceremony marks the completion of a 12-week training academy.

Westchester Swears In 13 New Correction Officers

VALHALLA - The Westchester County Department of Correction held a graduation ceremony for 13 new correction officers, marking the completion of the Department’s 12-week...

Arc Westchester Announces Two Appointments

WESTCHESTER COUNTY – The Arc Westchester, the largest organization in Westchester County supporting people with developmental disabilities, is proud to announce the appointments of...

HEALTH

Helen Hayes Hospital Earns Five-Star Ratings

WEST HAVERSTRAW – As the New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital proudly celebrates its 125th anniversary, the physical rehabilitation hospital announces...

Court Order Stops Government Defunding Planned Parenthood

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James last Tuesday won a court order preventing the federal government from enforcing a provision in...

POLITICAL

Yonkers Council Majority Leader John Rubbo; Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano; Yonkers Councilmember Tasha Diaz; Director of Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, Willam Serratore; Deputy Commissioner, Yonkers Department of Public Works, Jason Baker. Photo: Maurice Mercado

Food Scrap Recycling Program Has Drop Off Sites

YONKERS - Yonkers Mike Spano and the Yonkers Department of Public Works have launched the expansion of its food scrap collection program by installing...

AG James Releases Annual “Pennies for Charity” Report

NEW YORK – Ahead of Giving Tuesday and the holiday season, New York Attorney General Letitia James released her annual “Pennies for Charity: Fundraising...

NATIONAL

Surprised By Headlines of White Men and College?

By Ben Jealous The headlines this month about White men, college admissions, and the fallout from ending affirmative action startled a lot of people. Stories...

Jesse Jackson Leadership Lessons Keep Hope Alive

By Ben Jealous News of the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s health struggles has stirred many. It has me praying. And it has me remembering the hard...