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LOCAL

Thursday, at Gallo Hall, inside the Sacred Heart School, Vesuvio’s Ristorante and Papaleo’s Auto Body Inc. once again teamed up for the 8th year to hold their Annual Newburgh Community Thanksgiving Feast, where from 11:30am- 2:00pm, they served close to 100 meals and delivered 300 others, complete with beverages and dessert, giving back to the community they love and have been a part of for over 30 years.

Eighth Annual Thanksgiving Community Feast

By Jennifer L. Warren NEWBURGH - It’s a winning recipe for a happy holiday for so many: forming bonds, interacting with neighbors, feeling a part...

The inaugural Ulster County Sojourner Truth Awards, were distributed on Saturday, November 22, at St. James United Methodist Church in Kingston honoring outstanding high school students who embody the courage, resilience, leadership in service to others, and advocacy of one of Ulster County’s most extraordinary native daughters.

Inaugural Sojourner Truth Awards Honors 22

KINGSTON - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and Chief Diversity Officer Dina Suggs led a ceremony with community leaders, educators, and families on Saturday,...

BUSINESS

More than 40 community leaders, supporters, and partners gathered last week at Jeffery Court for the land dedication ceremony of Hope Springs Development, Ulster County Habitat for Humanity's groundbreaking 10-home community. From left to right: Fred Costello, Saugerties Town Supervisor, Jen Metzger, County Executive of Ulster County, Michael Barrett, NYS Habitat for Humanity CEO, NYS Senator Michelle Hinchey, Bob Siracusano, owner of Sawyer Motors, Kevin McLaren, Commercial Banking Market President, Hudson Valley Credit Union and UCHFH Board Treasurer, Christine Brady LaValle, UCHFH CEO/Executive Director.

Beginning of Hope Springs Development By Habitat

SAUGERTIES – More than 40 community leaders, supporters, and partners gathered last week at Jeffery Court for the land dedication ceremony of Hope Springs...

The Junior League of Orange County, NY celebrated 24 emerging leaders at the 20th Annual Rising Stars Gala at The Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown, NY.

Junior League Celebrated 24 Emerging Leaders

MIDDLETOWN - Twenty-four exceptional individuals who live, work, or volunteer in Orange County were honored last week at the 20th Annual Orange County’s Rising...

HEALTH

Great Season for Healthy Orange Farmers’ Market

The Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) is celebrating another successful season of the Healthy Orange Farmers’ Market in the City of Newburgh, highlighted...

Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance Hospital celebrated the arrival of the first da Vinci robotic surgical system to Ulster County.

Continued Investment in Health Alliance Hospital

KINGSTON - Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and HealthAlliance Hospital celebrated the arrival of the first da Vinci robotic surgical system to Ulster...

POLITICAL

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...

Democrats Prepare For Legislative Majority

POUGHKEEPSIE - During a November 17, 2025 meeting of incoming Democratic county lawmakers, the new Democratic majority unanimously selected current Assistant Minority Leader Barrington...

NATIONAL

What It Truly Means to Have The Christmas Spirit

By Dr. Glenn Mollette We can’t think about December without thinking about Christmas. December is saturated with Christmas. Christmas shopping, Christmas baking, Christmas Carols, Christmas...

Just in Time for Thanksgiving, Hope for America

By Ben Jealous The world of our screens has many of us dreading Thanksgiving. The things old friends and family members post on social media...