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featuredimage Eastern Pike Police Seeking Leads in Armed Robberies

On Friday February 18, 2012 the Eastern Pike Regional Police Department was dispatched to a Strong-Arm Robbery that occurred in ...

featuredimage Newburgh Man Arrested for Attack with a Wood Saw

On February 18, 2011 at 3pm City of Newburgh Police responded to an assault in progress at 280 Ann Street ...

featuredimage Pine Bush Native Appointed to Fill Orange County Vacancy

Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana welcomes Orange County’s newest legislator, Richard J. “RJ” Smith, to County Government. Mr. Smith ...

featuredimage Local Six Grader Places in History Channel’s National History Bee

South Middle School Sixth Grader Places in Division’s Top Ten for History Channel’s National History Bee Newburgh Enlarged City School District ...

featuredimage Washingtonville Man Charged With Stalking Ex Girlfriend

The New York State Police at Montgomery announce the arrest of Paul M. Biagini, age 21, of Washingtonville, N.Y., for ...

featuredimage Newburgh Man Charged With Sexual Abuse

On February 15, 2012 City of Newburgh Police arrested a 25 year old Newburgh resident after he allegedly groped a ...

featuredimage Hyde Park Man Struck and Killed in Weekend Hit and Run is Indentified

At approximately 11:06PM on February 11, 2012, Hyde Park Police were dispatched to the scene of a hit and run ...

featuredimage Pashley Named to Board of Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp

DR. MICHAEL PASHLEY NAMED TO BOARD OF HUDSON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. Philips Research North America also becomes founding member of ...

featuredimage Hinchey Leads 111 House Members Against Post Office Closures

USPS Relying on Flawed Data for Closure Plans Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) and 110 other U.S. House members called on Postmaster ...

featuredimage Orange Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Leaders

Theresa Fay Conte joins Orange Regional Medical Center as the Nursing Service Administrator, Women and Children. Ms. Conte will be ...

featuredimage Time Warner Regional Call Center to Wrap Up Construction in April

THE RUBY GROUP WORKING ON TIME WARNER CABLE REGIONAL CALL CENTER Goshen-based builder will wrap up major Albany-area project in April The ...

featuredimage Dutchess County World War II Veteran to Receive Long Overdue Medals

Dutchess County Executive Molinaro to Present Overdue Medals to World War II Veteran Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro will present ...

Community Happenings

The Ann Street Gallery Presents Bill Yost: A Retrospective

The Ann Street Gallery is pleased to present its newest exhibition Bill Yost: A Retrospective. The Ann Street Gallery invites you to the Artist Reception on Saturday, February 25 from 6-9 pm. This first major gallery exhibition devoted to the full scope of the artistic career of multi-media artist William Yost (1944-2011) focuses on the [...]

Community Calendar

Winter Music Series Hosted By Pike County Historical Society

The Pike County Historical Society is proud to announce the official lineup for its popular music series called Winter Wednesdays.  In its sixth year, the concert series has gained much momentum over the last few years and has become a winter staple as a cure for “cabin fever”, which may be caused by Pike County’s [...]

Entertainment

Aaron Lewis, Cesar Millan and Gordon Lightfoot to Appear at UPAC

STAIND’S AARON LEWIS-Solo & Acoustic, Saturday March 17 at 8pm at UPAC Aaron Lewis rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band Staind, whose #1 albums include Break the Cycle, 14 Shades of Grey and The Illusion of Progress. At his UPAC debut, Aaron will present a solo, acoustic performance, playing the [...]

Business News

New Paltz Chamber Celebrates Successful Business Luncheon and Health Fair

The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce held its January Business Luncheon on January 18, 2012 at Woodland Pond at New Paltz, sponsored by HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley and featuring an engaging presentation on heart health by Cardiologist Dr. Ali Hammoud. The event also featured a health fair with medical staff answering questions about [...]

In Your Town

Railroad Playhouse to Host Improv Olympics February 25

NYC’s Mission: Improv-able Presents: Improv Olympics Saturday, February 25th- 8PM Ticket Link- NY’s Mission: Improv-able is high-flying death-defying comedy without a net! … Seasoned improvisers David H Cohen and Alan Angevine will host a competition of epic proportions featuring some of the newest and best young talent in the Hudson Valley. Teams will meet up [...]

Lifestyle

Claudia Jacobs – It’s a Dog’s Life

Pets are an important part of the family. Before I had kids I had a dog that I always referred to as my first baby, no disrespect to my own kids. Max, a Papillion joined us at family gatherings, street fairs, etc. No I was not one of those people that took their dog shopping [...]

Current Events

Ann Pettway Pleads Guilty for 1987 Harlem Hospital Kidnapping

ANNUGETTA PETTWAY, a/k/a “Ann Pettway,” pled guilty to one count of kidnapping in connection with the 1987 abduction of a 19-day-old infant from Harlem Hospital. PETTWAY pled guilty in Manhattan federal court before U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: “There are few things more devastating than the loss of [...]

General Interest

La Grange Saves Tax Dollars Through Bond Consolidation

LA GRANGE SAVES TAX DOLLARS THROUGH BOND CONSOLIDATION The Town of La Grange has taken steps to save taxpayer dollars by carefully managing bond funds. “La Grange utilizes the services of a separate Bond Council as well as financial advisors with expertise in the municipal bond market. Working with those professionals has placed La Grange [...]

Police Briefs

Town of Chester Police Blotter Febraury 4 through 10 2012

February 4 Kristofer M. Grohl, 36, of Chester was charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with greater than .08% blood alcohol content, misdemeanors.  He was released on his own recognizance and is due to appear in town court on March 3. February 6 James C. Connaughton, 36, of Suffern was charged [...]

Political

Congresswoman Hayworth Announces Town Hall Meeting Wednesday

Open forum for residents of New York’s Hudson Valley to discuss local and federal issues U.S. Congresswoman Nan Hayworth, M.D. (NY-19) today announced she hold a town hall meeting Wednesday, February 22, 2012, in Westchester County, to discuss important issues facing residents of New York’s 19th Congressional District.  Somers Town Supervisor Mary Beth Murphy will [...]

Headlines Off The WALL

Headlines For February 21 2012

THE TOP GENERAL IN COMMAND OF N-A-T-O FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN HAS APOLOGIZED AND EXPLAINED HIS POSITION IN RESPONSE TO DEMONSTRATIONS THAT HAVE BROKEN OUT OVER REPORTS OF QUARANS BEING BURNED BY TROOPS. TRYING TO CONTROL DAMAGE FROM THE DISCOVERY MADE BY LABORERS IN BAGRAM THAT THE CHARRED REMAINS OF COPIES OF THE MUSLIM HOLY BOOK [...]

OP ED

Hayworth Op-Ed: Tappan Zee Project a Top Priority for Hudson Valley

Congresswoman Hayworth Op-Ed: Tappan Zee Project a Top Priority for Hudson Valley By U.S. Congresswoman Nan Hayworth, M.D. (NY-19) Assuring that we have a healthy and strong economy that puts Americans back to work is our nation’s most pressing issue, and the number one priority for Congress.  As the Representative for the Hudson Valley, I’m [...]