LOCAL

The 2026 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest winners from the Beacon School District with their specially presented certificates at Monday’s King Celebration at Springfield Baptist Church.

47th Annual Rev. Dr. King Birthday Celebration

By Jennifer L. Warren BEACON - To Congressman, Pat Ryan, Monday’s brilliant blue, stunningly sunny, mid-January skies were a truly symbolic metaphor for the day’s...
The newly elected CMF President Bishop Jeffrey C. Woody delivered the Welcome Address at the 58th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

58th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

By Journalist Dr. Ms. Jones NEWBURGH - The legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was not only remembered, but re-awakened on Thursday, January...

BUSINESS

Todd Venning

Newburgh Awarded $20 Million For Major Projects

NEWBURGH – The City of Newburgh has received more than $10 million in state funding from Governor Kathy Hochul to fuel housing production on...
County Judge Kara Gerry administered the Oath of Office to Dan Aymar-Blair for his second term as Dutchess County Comptroller. Photo: Cara Howe

Comptroller Aymar-Blair Sworn-In For Second Term

HYDE PARK – A crowd of over 225 people including family, friends, community leaders, and elected officials from across the political spectrum gathered at...

HEALTH

Employees from HONOR, the local nonprofit organization and social services leader in housing and homeless services in the Hudson Valley, recognized National Youth HOPE (Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention and Education) Month in November.

HONOR Advocates for Runaway and Homeless Youth

MIDDLETOWN – Employees from HONOR, the local nonprofit organization and social services leader in housing and homeless services in the Hudson Valley, recognized National...
Hudson Valley ShopRite stores delivered more than 1,500 toys to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital to help brighten the season for children receiving care.

ShopRite Donates Toys to Maria Fareri

Hudson Valley ShopRite stores recently delivered more than 1,500 toys to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital to help brighten the season for children receiving care. Members...

POLITICAL

James Skoufis

Bill to Revitalize the Moodna Creek Signed Into Law

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblymember Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) announced their bill to add the Moodna Creek to the definition of inland...
Letitia James

AG James Stops Violence, Harassment, and Intimidation

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James last Tuesday announced a settlement ending Betar US’s (Betar) campaign of violence, harassment, and intimidation...

NATIONAL

Glenn Mollette

Nicolas Maduro and Vladimir Putin, One In, One Out

By Dr. Gelnn Mollette Nicolas Maduro is the former President of Venezuela. He’s been in power since 2013 and has been accused of being a...
Ben Jealous

Little Black Boy, Know You Were Always Enough

By Ben Jealous When New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams spoke directly to Black boys at a recent inauguration, his words spread quickly. Clips...
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