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Apostle Jeffrey C. Woody, Mayor Torrance Harvey, and Organist Joshua Borden at the 54th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

54th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

By Journalist Ms. Jones NEWBURGH - “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do...

Poughkeepsie High School senior, Elijah Johnson, recently leaned that he earned a full Quest Bridge Scholarship to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the fall. The Honor-AP student Johnson ranks high in his 2022 class, while being involved with both academic clubs and athletic teams at school as well as holding a part-time job, managing to find priceless, treasured balance at the same time. Also, a member of the Upward Bound Program at Marist College, Johnson is the first person in its 55 year existence to be accepted to MIT.

Johnson Earns Prestigious Scholarship to MIT

By Jennifer L. Warren POUGHKEEPSIE - Elijah Johnson recalls it with compassion, empathy and humility. It was an emotional, very personal moment when he realized...

A structure, built by Jacob Wynkoop, a black carpenter, which was saved from demolition, will now become the New Paltz Black History Museum and Cultural Center in the Ann Oliver House on 5 Broadhead Avenue in the Village of New Paltz.

New Paltz to Create Black History Museum

Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 102. (Official photo)

Tuskegee Airmen Brig. Gen. Charles McGee Dies

Fed Grants Fund Safety Upgrades, Second S.R.O.

State Police Arrest Teen Following School Threat

Kingston Passes Good Cause Eviction Legislation

President Barack Obama hugs Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient actor Sidney Poitier during the award ceremony in the East Room of the White House, August 12, 2009. Photo: Pete Souza This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Legendary Actor, Sidney Poitier Has Died at 94

Genesis Ramos was sworn in as the newly elected Orange County Legislator for District 6 on January 4, 2022. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Genesis Ramos Takes Oath of Office, Makes History

On Sunday, January 2, 2022, community members gathered outside of the Newburgh Heritage Center at 123 Grand Street for the Inauguration ceremony of Orange County Legislator Kevindaryán Luján.

Legislator Luján Sworn in For His Second Term