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The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights, international justice, and human dignity, has died at 84.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Dead at Age 84

CHICAGO, IL – With profound sadness, the family of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights, international...

County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized three local veterans for their outstanding service during a special ceremony at the Rockland County Fire Training Center on Wednesday, February 11th.

Buffalo Soldier Award Ceremony Honors Heroes

POMONA - County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized three local veterans for their outstanding...

One of the organizers of Saturday’s Sweetheart Screening, was the Orange County Department of Community Health.

Sweetheart Screenings Assist with Prevention

Fifty Poughkeepsie High School students, along with their teacher Ms. Gooden and other chaperones, took a day trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.

Holocaust Memorial Museum Trip Reinforces Learning

Cadet Mellon visited HMS and spoke to Ms. Coopersmith's students.

West Point Cadet Mellon Speaks to Students

Black History Month Program

Quincy Magwood, far left, and Duane Ware, far right, with award recipients: Myles K. Williams, Kimani Henry, Markyah-Sade Johnson, Christah Labron, Kevin Aquino, Carson Clarke, Nyla Knight, and Steven Yang at the 28th Annual Tuition Assistance Awards Celebration of the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen that was held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Tuskegee Airmen Tuition Assistance Awards Gala

The Mazareigo family (Left to right: Katherine, Ruben, Deisy, and Sofia) received the keys to their new home at 39 Bromley Street in Saugerties as a Homebuyer Partner Family with Ulster County Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat Dedicates House for Mazareigo Family

Saturday afternoon five community trailblazers were honored at the 106th Annual Lincoln Douglass Luncheon. From left are; Likkia Moody, Linda Boykin, Terriciena A. Brown, Colete Atkinson, and Olivia S. Farquharson.

106th Annual Lincoln Douglass Awards Luncheon

Black History Month Reception