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Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed legislation prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices camouflaged to look like everyday items.

Legislation Prohibits Camouflaged Vaping Devices

WHITE PLAINS - In an effort to protect the health and safety of Westchester County’s young people, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed legislation...

Guests explore the 50 feet by 50 feet gardens surrounding The Mount Gulian Home this past weekend where four tours took place, providing guests with the background on the gardens as well as their Master Gardener, James Brown, an escaped slave whose freedom was purchased by Gulian owner, James F. Brown.

Mount Gulian Features Weekend Garden Tours

By Jennifer L. Warren BEACON - Mount Gulian Historic Site carries a deep, rich history, including; a reconstructed 18th-century manor adorning the Hudson River which...

Dutchess County Executive, Sue Serino, addresses guests Thursday night during her Women’s Networking Event.

Serino Hosts 10th Annual Women’s Networking Event

Donald D. Peters is an accomplished educational leader with more than 20 years of experience in public education, specializing in instructional leadership, school improvement, special education, and student success.

Graham School Welcomes Principal Donald Peters

On Wednesday, at Newburgh’s Chadwick Lake, campers from the City of Newburgh’s Recreation Summer Camp were able to experience a unique day in a scenic, wooded setting.

Camp Kids Enjoy Annual Fishing Trip

The Beacon Drum Circle has a committed core of women who show up every week- no matter the weather, circumstances in their lives or any challenging variable. They simply love to be there and contribute.

Drum Circle Continues to Deliver Musical Fun

Smart Scholars students delve into fun literacy projects with local children during the summer program, overseen by Janine Bixler, Mount Saint Mary College professor of Education. Photo by Lee Ferris.

‘Smart Scholars’ Early College Program Launch

This summer, the Mount Vernon School District is offering a four-week program to help young scholars get acclimated to kindergarten before the school year starts.

Students Prepare for Kindergarten this Summer

SUNY's Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program provides students with academic and financial resources to help them succeed.

SUNY New Paltz Welcomes Incoming EOP Class

Keith Baskett, a 20 year Hyde Park resident, long time Hudson Valley Federal Credit member and four year Board member was recently voted Chairman of HVFCU, a position he is eager to undertake.

Keith Baskett: From Flight Deck to Board Room