Education

Scholarship Applications Deadline Fast Approaching

The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland (CFOSR) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2026 cycle, with several opportunities still seeking applicants...

Youth enjoy the first silent dance party in the Poughkeepsie City School District’s history.

Fun Had By All at Krieger’s Silent Dance Party

POUGHKEEPSIE - The PTA at Krieger Elementary School noticed, at a school dance party last year, many students felt overwhelmed by the volume of...

New York State Commissioner of Labor Roberta Reardon took a tour of Dutchess Community College's child care facilities on last Monday.

DCC Welcomes NYS Labor Commissioner for Tour

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

The Latino Student Union (LSU) at Mount Saint Mary College hosted a creative celebration of identity and self-worth on Thursday, February 19 with its Amor Propio event.

Cultural Pride Highlighted With ‘Amor Propio’ Mirrors

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

100% Pass Rate For SUNY Ulster Nursing

The Newburgh Enlarged City School District recognizes and celebrates 36 current and retired teachers who have achieved National Board Certification and 11 additional candidates who are currently pursuing certification.

National Board Certified Teachers are Growing

Jamar Cummings, the City of Poughkeepsie’s chamberlain and a member of the district Board of Education, visited the school’s library as the first guest in the new RISE Lunch & Lead speaker series.

RISE ‘Lunch & Lead’ Speaker Series Kicks-off

Talented students took to the stage to show poise and spelling prowess through challenging rounds with no spell check in sight.

Students Compete in Annual Spelling Bee