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13-year-old Arrested in Thursday Fatal Shooting

NEWBURGH - On October 9, 2025, at approximately 8:17 AM City of Newburgh Police responded to a shooting incident inside the residence of 184...

11-year-old Killed in Newburgh

NEWBURGH - On October 9, 2025, at approximately 8:17 AM City of Newburgh Police responded to a shooting incident inside the residence of 184...

In this file photo, Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley Chairperson Sadie Tallie plays African instruments under the direction of African drummer Kozi Oliver during an annual Kwanzaa celebration. Hudson Valley Press File/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Mother Sadie Tallie

New study offers data to guide policy for Westchester’s growing Hispanic population.

Advisory Board Releases Community Needs Study

Superintendent of Schools Gregory Mott and Assistant Superintendent of Schools Jessica Turner met with Mayor Yvonne Flowers, state Sen. Rob Rolison and other members of city leadership.

Crossing Guard Killed Outside Smith Elementary

Left: Vice Chair José I. Alvarado (D-Yonkers) presented a proclamation to Brother Luis E. Hernandez Rivas. Right: Legislator Emiljana Ulaj (D- Cortlandt, Ossining, Croton, Briarcliff, Buchanan), presented a proclamation to Chief Sanchez.

Board Celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month

On September 25th, Mayor Yvonne Flowers outlined her vision for a stronger, more vibrant Poughkeepsie during the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Contact Breakfast.

Flowers Transformational Revitalization Projects

Lady Prophetess Norma Cowan poses with Senior Pastor Rev. Ralph T. Cowan at Mount Triumphant Church of God's Dedication Service.

Built on Faith: Mount Triumphant Opens New Sanctuary

In this file photo, Mrs. Sadie Tallie, BHC President, overseeing the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Service on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ in Newburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A Farewell Tribute to Mother Sadie A. Tallie

Nearly two-dozen fifth-graders at Hamilton School spent a class Friday stitching Mexican embroidery as part of Hispanic History Month - and they were hooked – literally.

Students Get Creative For Hispanic History Month