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Literary icon and activist, Alice Walker, was at New Rochelle High School last Wednesday discussing her newly released book of poetry, TAKING THE ARROW OUT OF THE HEART, along with her writing craft and philosophy of life, among many other pearls of wisdom.

Guests Enjoy Evening With Literary Icon Alice Walker

By Jennifer L Warren NEW ROCHELLE - Her feet barely made contact with the floor as she sat in the cushioned chair on the front...

Jose Carrion and Regina McGrade were the recipients of the first Hoy Awards at the Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

NEW WINDSOR – Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley hosted their 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration on Friday, October 12 at Anthony’s Pier...

Thousands of people, including cancer survivors, their families and businesses, participated in the annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, NY on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

New York State Attorney General Candidate Letitia James, center, poses with members of the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County during the organizations Fifteenth Annual Fall Dinner Dance at Cafe Internationale in Newburgh, NY on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

LDCOC Holds 15th Annual Fall Dinner Dance

Harrowing Stories of Conditions at Lake Street Complex

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office celebrated Sheriff’s Week 2018 with an open house display for all to enjoy. Each September, New York’s Sheriffs participate in Sheriffs’ Week, a week-long event that celebrates the significant contributions made by the office of Sheriff–the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the county–in county government and in the statewide criminal justice system.

Open House Display Celebrates Sheriff’s Week

Among those attending last Monday’s event that kicked off October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Orange County Government Center were Harry Porr, Deputy County Executive; Inaudy Esposito, Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission; Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, Executive Director of Safe Homes of Orange County, and Joanna Janik, Risk Reduction Response Project Coordinator at City of Newburgh Police Department.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Some of the many area Zumba instructors who devoted their time and energies to Sunday’s “Party in Pink,” Zumbathon held in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Party in Pink Celebrates its Seventh Year

Last Wednesday marked the third annual National Coffee with a Cop Day and the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department participated at four locations.

Coffee With a Cop Day in Poughkeepsie is Held

City of Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey, right, cuts the ceremonial ribbon as the Newburgh RUPCO project is dedicated.

RUPCO Dedicates New Project in Newburgh