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Saturday, attendees came from all over the area and beyond to attend the American Latino Coalition 11th Annual Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina where an ensemble of activities took place, including; several bands, a headline performer: Brenda K. Star, cultural dancing, a wide assortment of food, petting zoo, face painting, vendors and presentation of awards to outstanding people focused upon uplifting the community. Proceeds from the successful event will go toward the creation of a cultural center which will include housing for veterans.

11th Annual Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina

By Jennifer L. Warren MIDDLETOWN - Richard Degroat and Denise Romero both treasure their Latin American roots, and were elated to discover a festival celebrating...
Monday, the official ribbon cutting, signifying the opening of the Newburgh Free Academy Career & Technical Education Center, took place amid a large crowd of excited community members, school officials and political dignitaries as well as others, celebrating this milestone event for the School District.

NFA Career & Technical Education Center Opens

By Jennifer L. Warren NEWBURGH - “Historic.” “Game changing.” “Trendsetting.” “Highly emotional.” “In awe.” These are just some of the words and phrases referred to at...
Dozens of new Warring Elementary families got to know their school Thursday evening.

Parents and Kids Got to Know Their New School

Campers Lucas, Gaven, Kylie, Madison and Micah with VOTE staff member Zakiy Cotterell and City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers in the Common Council chambers.

Oakwood Alumni Support Free Summer Program

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino (left) and Wappingers Central School District Superintendent Dr. Dwight Bonk (right) joined school district staff who were among the dozens of vendors at the “Putting Your Skills Back to Work” Older Adults Skills Fair at John Jay High School.

Sue Serino Hosts Second Older Adults Skills Fair

Mayor Mike Spano is joined by Yonkers Board of Education President Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio and the Board of Trustees; Superintendent of Schools Dr. Aníbal Soler, Jr.; public officials Majority Leader John Rubbo and Councilwoman Tasha Diaz of the Yonkers City Council; School 23 Principal Cyrus Shojai; and event sponsors. Photo: Maurice Mercado

Yonkers 15th Annual “Backpack to School Drive”

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D- Dutchess/Columbia) announced that she had secured $75,000 for Dutchess Outreach.

Barrett Announces $75,000 for Dutchess Outreach

Pictured with Speaker Heastie at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is Assemblymember Chris Eachus and National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Program Director Peter Bedrossian.

Heastie Visits National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

On left, Brooke Simmons of I Am Beacon with Soleil who will be entering Pre-k at Sargent Elementary School next month.

11th Annual Back 2 School Block Party

Lisa Austin, National Museum of the American Indian; Laura Vookles, Hudson River Museum; Mayor Mike Spano; Richard Haas, artist; Congressman George Latimer; Shawn “Standing Eagle” Stevens; Robin Alcantara, artist). Photo: Maurice Mercado

New Public Mural Honoring Indigenous Heritage

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