Madison Rowley, a freshman at FDR High School is making a huge impact in her school, community and church. Quietly leading by example, she is involved in an assortment of clubs, committees, roles, and volunteer venues. Recently named a 2026 Youth Black Achiever Award honoree through Beulah Baptist Church, a place of community and love she calls family and has been a lifelong member of, Rowley aspires to help connect people spiritually, continue to be her authentic self while uplifting all she encounters in any way possible and inspire other youth to do the same.

Rowley Leading by Example and Following Her Heart

Rev. Mary Barber, Catherine Costello who was awarded the 2026 Martha Washington Woman of History Award, which recognizes her outstanding contribution to Hudson Valley history, and Mary McTamaney, Newburgh City Historian. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Costello Receives 2026 Martha Washington Award

Youth enjoy the first silent dance party in the Poughkeepsie City School District’s history.

Fun Had By All at Krieger’s Silent Dance Party

Assemblyman Chris Eachus, West Point cadets and leadership, and Senator James Skoufis.

Cadets Honored During 74th Annual West Point Day

The Army West Point women's basketball team put together its biggest comeback of the season to defeat NJIT, 59-52.

Army Defeats NJIT, Advances to Super 16 of WNIT

Army West Point baseball finished its weekend in style on Sunday, defeating the Lafayette Leopards 10-5 and securing a three-game series sweep over its Patriot League foe at Kamine Stadium. Photo: Stephen Blue

Army Clinches Road Series Sweep at Lafayette

Silver medal winner Ayden Castelan and gold medal winner Lionel Mancilla.

San Miguel Academy Brings Home Multiple Medals

Mount Saint Mary men's tennis lost its first Skyline Conference match of the season to Yeshiva. Photo: Lee Ferris

Mount Men’s Tennis Defeated by Yeshiva

Samantha Rogers homers, drives in three as the Marist University softball team dropped the final of a three-game Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference series to Saint Peter's. Photo: Carlisle Stockton

Marist Falls in Series Finale Against St. Peter’s

Sunday, the Little Stony Point Citizens Association- a collaboration of local Cold Spring area organizations, presented their popular, annual Maple Syrup Day.

Annual Maple Syrup Day Celebration

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