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Life and legacy of Reverend Coleman Briggs
NEW WINDSOR - Reverend Dr. Coleman Briggs has retired after 52 years of being the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church pastor. On Saturday April 7, 2012 the church and his loving family and friends celebrated his retirement of 52 years at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY which was titled "The Life the Legacy and 52 years Of Distinguished Leadership". This marked a special time for many to express how Rev. Briggs took a major role in...
Newburgh rowers take part in 2013 Sectionals
Newburgh rowers take part in 2013 Sectionals

POUGHKEEPSIE – The NFA Crew Team, the only community-funded varsity team at NFA, and the rowers of the Newburgh Rowing Club traveled to the...

Renegades win season opener against Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, MD – Last year’s Hudson Valley Renegades were known for two things: strong starting pitching, and timely hitting. They are...

Frontera takes third place in 3000 meter championship
Frontera takes third place in 3000 meter championship

MIDDLETOWN - The New York State Track & Field Championships were held on June 8, 2013 at Middletown High School. The results for the Girls 3000...

NRC hosts 2nd annual Corsairs Cup Awards
NRC hosts 2nd annual Corsairs Cup Awards

NEWBURGH – On June 6, 2013, the Newburgh Rowing Club hosted the Second Annual Corsairs Cup Awards and Scholarships events, said Coach Ed...

Life in the Negro Leagues: baseball before Robinson

Wilmer Fields was a superstar in the Negro Leagues, back when baseball was segregated. After Jackie Robinson broke the color line (as shown in this...

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...

 
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...

Business
»  Funding available for Broadway storefronts

NEWBURGH - The City of Newburgh Department of Planning & Development is pleased to announce that...

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...

 
Local
»  The Class of 2013 graduates during Nora...
The Class of 2013 graduates during Nora...

NEWBURGH - Graduation for NCPA’s Class of 2013 took place on Friday, June 14th at St....

»  Students show work at BOCES fashion show
Students show work at BOCES fashion show

NEW PALTZ - The dressing room was abuzz with excitement as models, costume designers, and make-up...

»  Celebrate Washington’s Headquarters’ 163rd...
Celebrate Washington’s Headquarters’ 163rd...

NEWBURGH - Though July 4th is the birthday of our nation, it is also the birthday of General...

»  OC Office for the Aging honors Foglia,...

GOSHEN - Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana and Office for the Aging (OFA) Director Ann...

»  Jail time and $10k fine for scofflaw...

NEWBURGH - Jean Louis Paul, the owner of a dilapidated 4 story vacant building on the corner of...

»  Newburgh set to kick off city’s Illuminated...

NEWBURGH - Although many displays will be available during the day, the kickoff event for the...

»  Discovery of an Underground Railroad station

By Ronald G. Greene On May 19, 2013 I experienced the humbling honor of being recognized for...

Political
Obama on National Small Business Week »  Obama on National Small Business Week

A proclamation by the President of the United States of America: In America, we believe that...

Senate gives final passage to bill to test for congenital heart defects »  Senate gives final passage to bill to test...

The New York State Senate recently gave final legislative passage to a bill that would require...

Roxanne Donnery endorsed in race for County Executive »  Roxanne Donnery endorsed in race for County...

County Legislator Roxanne Donnery was unanimously endorsed for County Executive by the Orange...

This Week in Orange County 6-19-13 »  This Week in Orange County 6-19-13

I’ve held many jobs throughout my life. I’ve been a teacher, coach, restaurant owner,...

»  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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month »  Obama on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and...

A proclamation by the President of the United States of America: For more than two centuries,...

»  Schumer, Gillibrand, and Maloney announce...

Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney...

Senator Larkin announces a Transportation Summit »  Senator Larkin announces a Transportation...

Senator Bill Larkin (R-C-I, Cornwall-on-Hudson) recently announced that the Orange and Sullivan...

 
 


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