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Families pose for photos with Santa as Healthfirst teamed up with several community based organizations to make the holidays brighter for everyone on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR

Third Annual Healthfirst Holiday Celebration Event

By Jennifer L. Warren NEWBURGH - Honesty Terwilliger was laughing heartily as a huge, contagious smile enveloped her face while dancing outside with the infamous,...

The Westchester County Youth Bureau, in partnership with Lower Hudson Valley My Brother’s Keeper (LHVMBK) Alliance, the Obama Foundation and SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) hosted the Youth Leadership Summit.

My Brother’s Keeper Youth Leadership Summit

VALHALLA - The Westchester County Youth Bureau, in partnership with Lower Hudson Valley My Brother’s Keeper (LHVMBK) Alliance, the Obama Foundation and SUNY Westchester...

Nearly 100 Poughkeepsie High School students had perfect attendance in November, showing up on time each day for school.

PHS Celebrates Students With Perfect Attendance

Oakwood School Marks 105th Year in Poughkeepsie

Operation Toy Train Giveaway Happening This Week

On Monday, December 8, the Board of Legislators honored two outgoing legislators with the Westchester County Distinguished Service Award, the highest level of recognition the Board can bestow. The honorees were Legislator Ben Boykin and Legislator Catherine F. Parker, both of whom will leave office at the end of the month having reached term limits.

Legislators Boykin and Parker Honored By Board

Ten dedicated P-TECH faculty members joined teachers from around New York state at IBM Headquarters in Manhattan.

P-TECH Faculty Explore AI’s Future at IBM HQ

The 2025 Athena Award Honorees: Pamela Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Rowley, Nyhisha T. Gibbs, Desiree Wolfe, Jennifer Radicone, Ivette O'Sullivan and Deanna Hearn. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hudson Valley Athena Awards Honors Nine Women

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

Alexandra Bisesi Appointed New City Court Judge