Rockland County Legislator Raymond W. Sheridan III presented Elena Lavalas and Tom Gilbert with the Distinguished Service Award, the Legislature’s highest honor, in recognition of their contributions.

Outstanding Seniors Recognized For Contributions

On left, Peter Bedrossian, Program Director of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor with Tracy Brown, National Commander of the Purple Heart, and the first African- American woman to hold the prestigious position, stand at the front exhibit at The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Saturday.

Legacy of the “Harlem Hellfighters” Remembered

City of Beacon Mayor, Lee Kyriacou, gets assistance from a City Council member, officially cutting the ribbon marking the opening of the newly revamped, popular Park.

Beacon’s South Avenue Park Rehabilitation Complete

Saturday, at the City of Newburgh’s Community Day Fun event, hosted by Masjid Al-Ikhlas, several community trailblazers were recognized, including; AME Zion Church Food Pantry Program, Good Shephard Church Soup Kitchen Program, Sister Tahira and Sister Melody.

Community Day at Masjid Al-Ikhlas Says Thank You

City Councilman Omari Shakur (left) poses with firefighters and their families at Newburgh's 36th National Night Out.

NNO Celebrates Community, Culture, and Connection

AIS Math Teacher Wendy Sung-Clarke poses with her principal Dr. David Scott after receiving tenure approval at the Board of Education Meeting.

Tenure, Turnover, and Tension at Poughkeepsie BOE

Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and National Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR).

Pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement

The Buddy White Project and its colorful educational mascot Kletis 2 Kool recently distributed over 1,800 book bags stuffed with essential school supplies to local students in a celebration of learning, health and togetherness in Mount Vernon.

Buddy White Project Gives Away Over 1,800 Book Bags

Students enrolled in the Smart Scholars Early College Performing Arts Academy participated in a two-week summer bridge program last month.

Program Exposes Students to College Experience

Benedict Wong and Julie Garner in Weapons.

What Happened to the Kids that Just Disappeared?

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