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Health

» New definition of rape

Washington, D.C. - Attorney General Eric Holder recently announced revisions to the Uniform Crime...

» Activist offers tips on being a...

If volunteerism is a measure of someone’s passion, then Lisa Sellman’s knows no...

» Stop domestic abuse by knowing...

Esther Francis Joseph believes that almost everyone knows someone who is being physically abused...

» Asthma rates rising, have doubled...

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that asthma rates in the U.S. have doubled in the last three decades?...

» Safeguard your infant from...

By Stephanie Lewis The holidays are always a very exciting time for families. As large crowds...

» Deaths from heart disease higher...

The American Heart Association warns individuals with existing heart disease or stroke, and those...

» NIH on World AIDS Day 2011

By Anthony S. Fauci, Jack Whitescarver and Francis S. Collins This year, we commemorate World...

Entertainment

Thoms to conduct Latin music master...

Hampton University Museum...

Power couple Jay-Z and...

Annual ‘Holiday Hoot’ event...

Holiday party hosted by WHNPA...

Orange County Ballet Theatre...

Business

» Subprime lenders held accountable in lawsuit

By Eric Holder & Shaun DonovanAs we continue to recover from the worst economic downturn since the...

» Tax tips for those serving in the U.S....

Are you or a loved one serving in the military? If so, you may be aware that there are many tax...

» OSHA cites New Windsor plant for violations

Albany - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has...

» Ten big wedding trends

By Cara Davis Economic woes continue to affect today’s weddings. Couples are opting for...

» Program helps homes to reduce energy costs

To help larger numbers of low-income households cut their energy bills in the coming year,...

» Consider money issues in the wake of disaster

The year 2011 was a tough one for natural disasters, with hurricanes soaking the Atlantic coast,...

» Investment resolutions to consider in new...

The following are a few ideas that can help you better handle your finances in 2012: • 1....

» Things to look for when choosing a tax...

Did you know that you are legally responsible for everything on your tax return, even if another...

» LCD price fixing case ends in $553 million...

New York, NY - Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman recently announced a $553 million...

» Dutchess County SPCA receives ASPCA grant

Hyde Park - The Dutchess County SPCA is pleased to announce that the ASPCA has awarded a grant of...

Local

» Howland raises over $1,200 at MLK concert

Beacon - Ask Pete Seeger, he is sure to tell you.It was during the Civil Rights Movement when the...

» Hinchey says he will not seek re-election

Kingston - With profound gratitude to the people of New York’s 22nd Congressional District...

» King’s speech discussed at Adriance Library

Poughkeepsie - Martin Luther King, Jr. not only had a way with people, he possessed something...

» Original Tuskegee Airmen to help award...

Newburgh - Tuskegee Airmen assisting in the presentation of tuition assistance grants to ten...

» Jury exonerates officer Tomaine in taser case

White Plains - A jury in the federal district court in White Plains ruled in favor of City of...

» Marist plans memorial for students lost in...

Poughkeepsie - An interfaith memorial service in remembrance of the three students who perished in...

» Orange County to join the Occupy movement

Middletown - The “Occupy” movement is moving into Orange County! A celebration/pep...

Education

Help for Black students through...

Pinning ceremony for Mount...

Support Our Heroes

NECSD receives award for...

UNCF to raise $5 million for...

Students at the Mount donate...

Political

» Thsi Week In Orange County 1-25-12

Goshen - Firefighters and emergency responders from throughout Orange County were to put to an...

» President Obama on Roe v. Wade decision

The following is a statement from the President on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade:As we mark the...

» President Obama on Hinchey’s retirement

The following is a statement from the President on the retirement of Congressman Maurice Hinchey:As...

» Hinchey Will Not Seek Reelection

Kingston - Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), who recently completed treatment for colon cancer...

» Obama on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

A proclamation by the President of the United States of America: On a hot summer day nearly half...

» What is the impact of drilling?

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) recently urged Governor Andrew Cuomo to...

» Legislators sworn in to begin two year...

White Plains - The Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL), including four new members,...

» This Week in Orange County 1-18-12

Goshen - As we recognized the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January...