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Biennial Debutante Cotillion held at Grandview
POUGHKEEPSIE - "From crayons to perfume." The phrase, uttered by one of the attendees at Thursday’s 26th Biennial Debutante Cotillion, captured the potency of the event’s deep tradition and impact. The debutante ritual, tracing back to the late 1900’s, is a formal introduction, or "coming out," to society for young ladies. This "class" featured nine of those young women, each a junior or senior from an area high...
     In the world of Sports
Goshen harness racing school now in session
Goshen harness racing school now in session

By Ken Weingartner GOSHEN - Daniel Hare is a newcomer to harness racing, but quickly becoming immersed in the sport. Hare, a 33-year-old...
NFA Crew Team takes home Orange-Ulster title
NFA Crew Team takes home Orange-Ulster title

NEWBURGH - on May 28, 2013, the Newburgh Rowing Club hosted the Orange-Ulster County Rowing Championship, which was won by the NFA Crew...
Newburgh Rowing Club hosts Novice Rowing Championship
Newburgh Rowing Club hosts Novice Rowing Championship

NEWBURGH - On Saturday, May 18, 2013, the Newburgh Rowing Club hosted the Hudson Valley Rowing League’s Novice Rowing Championship, which...

Griffiths resigns as New Paltz baseball coach
Griffiths resigns as New Paltz baseball coach

By Brian Savard NEW PALTZ – Seventh-year State University of New York at New Paltz head baseball coach Matt Griffiths has announced that...
Vassar’s Holmes to compete in championships
Vassar’s Holmes to compete in championships

By James McCowan SPRINGFIELD, MA - Kelly Holmes has been officially selected for the 2013 NCAA DIII Outdoor Track & Field Championships, to be...
Marist splits doubleheader with Rider, clinches MAAC #2 seed
Marist splits doubleheader with Rider, clinches MAAC #2 seed

POUGHKEEPSIE – The Marist baseball team split a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) doubleheader with Rider on Saturday. The Red Foxes...

 
Health
»  Diana announces new Health...

GOSHEN – Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana named Eli N. Avila, MD, JD, MPH, FCLM as...

»  Greater Hudson Valley Health...

MIDDLETOWN - The Greater Hudson Valley Health System (GHVHS) has announced that, due to...

Mount Saint Mary hosts its 20th annual Health and Wellness Fair »  Mount Saint Mary hosts its 20th...

NEWBURGH - Mount Saint Mary College recently held its 20th annual Health and Wellness...

»  Knowing F.A.S.T. stroke symptoms...

Do you know the signs of a stroke? Unfortunately, too many people miss the signs of stroke and...

Walkers take part in March for Babies »  Walkers take part in March for...

CENTRAL VALLEY - Staff members from Orange Regional’s Rowley Family Birthing Center raised...

»  Family and Medical Leave Act only...

By Hilary O. Shelton and Debra L. Ness In February, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the...

»  Study finds homicide rates still...

BOCA RATON, FL - Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.P.H., the first Sir Richard Doll professor and...

Entertainment
 
Business
Groundbreaking celebration for Oak Ridge Apartments »  Groundbreaking celebration for Oak Ridge...

MIDDLETOWN - New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR), the New York State Office for People...

»  Fortis/Central Hudson proposal is amended

Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) regarding the release of Central Hudson/Foris on...

James Slaughter named Director of Planning and Development »  James Slaughter named Director of Planning...

NEWBURGH - City Manager Richard Herbek has announced the appointment of James Slaughter as...

»  AARP: Central Hudson merger is bad news

POUGHKEEPSIE – A massive utility merger affecting people all the way from the suburbs of...

»  Central Hudson to offer free A/C recycling...

POUGHKEEPSIE - Due to the overwhelming customer response in past years, Central Hudson Gas &...

»  College President, Planning Firm Senior VP...

NEWBURGH – SUNY New Paltz President Donald Christian and AKRF Senior Vice President Graham...

»  NBPA to host membership kick-off reception...

NEWBURGH - The newly formed Newburgh Professional & Business Association (NPBA) will hold its...

Walden Savings Bank names branch manager »  Walden Savings Bank names branch manager

MONTGOMERY – Walden Savings Bank recently announced the hire of Vanessa Hill as Branch...

»  Grievance Day is set for Assessment Roll

NEWBURGH - The Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year is complete, and a copy is in the...

»  APWU fights against the closing of Newburgh...

The following was submitted by the Mid-Hudson Area Local American Postal Workers...
 
Local
»  Students pursue dreams in mentor program
Students pursue dreams in mentor program

BOICEVILLE - "Follow your Dreams!" is the motto of Onteora High School’s Community Mentor...

»  Annual Memorial Day Parade
Annual Memorial Day Parade

NEWBURGH - "America, you’re looking good... handsome, free, and tall." Those words held...

»  Over 1,000 cadets graduate from United...
Over 1,000 cadets graduate from United...

WEST POINT - More than 13,000 people braved the cold conditions on Saturday to witness the 215th...

»  Eight honored at Latino Scholarship Awards
Eight honored at Latino Scholarship Awards

NEWBURGH - When Starasia Fernandez got the news, the setting could not have been more fitting......

»  Big Brothers Big Sisters holds Let’s Move...
Big Brothers Big Sisters holds Let’s Move...

NEWBURGH - In the interest of getting children focused on healthier life styles and having their...

»  New Vision Church feeds over 5,000 people
New Vision Church feeds over 5,000 people

FISHKILL - In times of economic uncertainty, one thing’s for sure; families can have a...

»  Celebration of Aging honors senior citizens
Celebration of Aging honors senior citizens

WAPPINGERS FALLS - In celebration of Older American’s Month, the Office for the Aging...

Political
»  Obama on Father's Day 2013

A proclamation by the President of the United States of America: Each day, men from every walk of...

Obama on African American Music Appreciation Month 2013 »  Obama on African American Music Appreciation...

A proclamation by the President of the United States of America: Since our Nation’s...

Ortiz proposes new legislation »  Ortiz proposes new legislation

ALBANY - Assemblyman Felix W. Ortiz recently unveiled a legislative package to combat...

Neuhaus wins Republican nomination for County Exec. »  Neuhaus wins Republican nomination for...

GOSHEN – Chester Supervisor Steve Neuhaus won the Republican nomination for Orange County...

Mejía announces City Council run for Ward 1 »  Mejía announces City Council run for Ward 1

NEWBURGH - Karen Mejía, the former Deputy District Representative for Congressman Maurice...

This Week in Orange County 6-5-13 »  This Week in Orange County 6-5-13

To close out Orange County Office for the Aging’s (OFA) recognition of May as Older...

Senator Larkin honors veteran Warren Craig »  Senator Larkin honors veteran Warren Craig

Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson) has nominated Warren Craig to the Senate...

Obama on National Hurricane Preparedness Week »  Obama on National Hurricane Preparedness Week

A proclamation by the President of the United States of America: Last year, devastating...

 
 

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