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Nine debutantes participated in this year’s program from Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam Counties.

Jabberwock Cotillion Returns to Mid-Hudson Valley

MIDDLETOWN - The Mid-Hudson Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted the Jabberwock Cotillion: Crown Your Confidence on Saturday, April 11,...

For the second consecutive month, the Poughkeepsie City School District’s smallest school is home to the Monthly Literacy Leader trophy.

As Minutes Mount, Smith, Warring Readers Shine

POUGHKEEPSIE - For the second consecutive month, the Poughkeepsie City School District’s smallest school is home to the Monthly Literacy Leader trophy. Smith Elementary read...

Raymond Beck has reached a remarkable milestone—celebrating 100 vibrant years of life, alongside his wife of 75 years., Pauline.

World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday

At Mount Vernon High School, senior Zorien Barden carries himself with a quiet focus, balancing academics and athletics with a steady, purposeful approach.

Barden Describes Quiet But Impactful Drive At MVHS

Volunteers from Mount Saint Mary College joined forces with the Downing Park Planning Committee and the Garden Club of Orange and Dutchess Counties for a concentrated clean-up effort on Thursday, April 9. Photo: Lee Ferris

Local Groups Join Forces to Beautify Downing Park

Bryson DeChambeau of the United States with second place overall finisher Mario Vilardi of the Boys 10-11 group with his trophy at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 05, 2026. Photo: David Paul Morris

Vilardi Finishes Second in Nation

Mayor Yvonne Flowers and Interim Fire Chief Vincent Parise officially hosted Congressman Pat Ryan in the City of Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, April 8 for a walkthrough of the Hooker Avenue Firehouse.

Historic Hooker Avenue Firehouse Restoration

Dr. William P. Mullaney, president of Rockland Community College, and Dr. Cindy Jebb, president of Ramapo College, shake hands following the signing of a transfer agreement creating a direct pathway for RCC students to earn a bachelor’s degree with junior standing at Ramapo College.

New Transfer Agreement Expands Student Opportunities

Around 30 Poughkeepsie High School students spent a portion of their Spring Recess experiencing what post-graduation life may be like and thinking about what it will take to reach those goals, including visitng the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Tour of HBCU Campuses Inspires Local Students

Oakwood students and faculty, Community Matters 2 Inc. staff and Awesome Foundation board members at the check presentation event.

Students Receive $1k Awesome Foundation Grant