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Tuskegee Airmen Enoch Woodhouse, center, helps cut the ribbon for The RedTail Flight Academy at New York Stewart International Airport on September 10, 2021. HUDSON VALLEY PRESS/ Chuck Stewart, Jr.

RedTail Flight Academy Launches From Stewart

NEW WINDSOR – On a beautiful sunny day, the RedTail Flight Academy took flight from New York Stewart International Airport - metaphorically speaking. The inaugural...

The Former YMCA is Set to become “The YOU”

POUGHKEEPSIE — Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has unveiled a new website, www.the-you.org, which provides County residents with updates about the forthcoming “Youth Opportunity...

County Executive Ed Day highlighted the incredible work of Rockland County Government employees during the pandemic and the continued growth and strengthening of Rockland’s economy despite these challenging times.

Day Delivers 2021 State of the County Address

Central School District (HCSD) students entering Grades 6 through 12 were able to participate in a week-long Robotics and Coding Experience (RaCE) camp at Highland High School this summer. Pictured above, Jayden Benjamin, entering Grade 6, and Cameron Albers, entering Grade 8, fine tune their motorized robot.

Highland Students RaCE to the Summer Camp

New York Attorney General Letitia James Friday announced that 57 firearms were turned in to law enforcement at a gun buyback event hosted by her office.

Attorney General Letitia James Brings in 57 Guns

Varsity soccer players from Marlboro and Onteora participated in a ceremony honoring the 13 soldiers who were killed in the Kabul airport attack in Afghanistan during a special 9/11 memorial soccer game held at Marlboro High School.

Marlboro Dukes Host 9/11 Soccer Game and Tribute

Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s Has New Time And Location

A group photo was taken to commemorate the U.S. Military Academy at West Point dedication of the Buffalo Soldier Monument on Friday, September 10, 2021. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

West Point Dedicates Buffalo Solider Monument

Walkers from Sundays Annual Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh’s Annual Walk for Housing stand in front of one of the several homes they passed during their 2.8 mile trek. This one is currently under renovation, being built by the Women’s Build section of the Habitat organization that offers a “hands-up”in home ownership.

Annual Habitat Walk Raises Funds for More Homes

Wednesday, outside on the grounds of Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, joined members of two local nursing unions as well as other local elected officials to plea for NUVANCE owners filling the serious nursing staffing shortages that are having a profound impact on safety, efficiency and overall competency at the Hospital.

Serious Staffing Shortages Revealed at Vassar