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Beacon High School Graduation
Fishkill - Beacon High School’s 2009 commencement exercises Saturday were filled with lots of emotion. For the 200 graduates, it was excitement. For the thousands of family and friends, it was joy. And for the administration, it was anxiety. The day before thunderstorms hit the Hudson Valley area hard. Now the sky was overcast and threatening. Anthony DiMarco, interim principal of Beacon High School, was receiving regular weather...
     In the world of Sports
Ellerson Announces 2009 Football Recruiting Class
Ellerson Announces 2009 Football Recruiting Class

WEST POINT – Army head coach Rich Ellerson welcomed the newest members of the Black Knights' football program into the fold on Monday as he...
Renegades Win Game One of Twinbill, 2-1

Fishkill - The Renegades started the twinbill off on the right foot defeating the Vermont Lake Monsters, 2-1, in the first of two sevening inning...
Student athlete achieves excellence
Student athlete achieves excellence

Newburgh - North Junior High School 8th grader Sema’J Reed was born with a love of sports, particularly basketball, according to his mother...

Annual Dave Harris Memorial Basketball Game
Annual Dave Harris Memorial Basketball Game

New Windsor - The 9th Annual Dave Harris Memorial Basketball Game was held at New Windsor School on Fri., June 12, 2009. Teachers along with fifth...
Lady Blues strike again

The Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues defeated the Western Mass Lady Pioneers 1-0 on Saturday to stay undefeated and atop the W-League Northeast...
Succussful U.S. Open For New York State

Governor David A. Paterson today applauded a successful 2009 U.S. Open and re-extended his invitation to the United States Golf Association (USGA) to...

 
Health
»  Swin Flu Claims Second Person in...

Goshen – The Orange County Health Department has been informed of a second death associated...

National HIV Testing Day in Newburgh »  National HIV Testing Day in...

Newburgh - National HIV Testing Day is held each June 27th and is spearheaded by the National...

»  Most effective steps to recovering...

Every second a person in the world suffers a devastating stroke. In the United States, over...

»  Need-to-know myths about hot...

New Hyde Park – As all new parents know, the summer months provide greater opportunities to...

»  Swine Flu Death in Orange County

Goshen - Orange County Department of Health reminds the public that there is a significant amount...

Local schools win Yankee’s honor »  Local schools win Yankee’s honor

The New York Yankees and New York Blood Center (NYBC) have reached a record 500,000 blood...

»  Does type 2 diabetes run in your...

If you have a family history of type 2 diabetes, you are at an increased risk for the disease. If...

Entertainment
 
Business
»  Lawsuit against Chase and WAMU

Despite recent assurances by CEO’s that banks are using the $700 billion in taxpayer TARP...

»  Is declaring bankruptcy the right choice?

During the current economic recession, many have lost their jobs, seen their credit lines cut or...

»  Read contracts carefully before signing

By Jason Alderman When people hear the word "contract," some start daydreaming about signing a...

Orange County Trust Company ribbon cutting »  Orange County Trust Company ribbon cutting

Chester - Orange County Trust Company held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 3rd to officially...

»  When is a good time to refinance?

Interest rates often fall during tough economic times. That’s good news for homeowners who...

»  Energy Efficiency Rebates and Incentives

Poughkeepsie - Customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. may now take advantage of energy...

»  $1.7 Million to Hire Additional CPS...

New York State Office of Children and Family Services Commissioner Gladys Carrión, Esq.,...

»  NCAC Receives Additional Funding For...

Governor David A. Paterson today announced $14 million in grants to support and expand subsidized...

Meeting to Feature MetroNorth Railroad President »  Meeting to Feature MetroNorth Railroad...

The Orange County Citizens Foundation will host a breakfast forum at its headquarters in Sugar Loaf...

»  New Central Hudson Delivery Rates

The New York State Public Service Commission announced Thursday a decision on new electric and...
 
Local
»  Fire Department develops guide for post fire...

Newburgh - The fire trucks have gone. Water drips from everywhere. The smell of smoke hangs heavy...

»  Victor Manuelle gets Muy Personal
Victor Manuelle gets Muy Personal

Newburgh - Victor Manuelle performed at Tourches in Newburgh to an invitation only audience as...

»  Puerto Rican Day Festival
Puerto Rican Day Festival

Newburgh - The City of Newburgh, The City of Newburgh Recreation Department, Youth Bureau and...

»  Mobile Life supports YMCA
Mobile Life supports YMCA

Newburgh - Mobile Life Support Services, located in Newburgh, recently made a leadership gift to...

»  Local Man Turns 102
Local Man Turns 102

NEWBURGH – Johnes-Holden Home resident Tony Pavlik recently celebrated his 102nd...

»  Summer Fashions Heat Up Runway
Summer Fashions Heat Up Runway

Poughkeepsie - Christy Cappillino was living her dream Saturday night at Poughkeepsie’s...

»  Newburgh Courthouse Dedication
Newburgh Courthouse Dedication

Newburgh - City and court officials celebrated the grand opening of the new courthouse at the...

Political
Dillard runs for city government »  Dillard runs for city government

Dear citizen of Newburgh: With a possible projected budget deficit of five million dollars,...

Dial 511 for free commuter updates »  Dial 511 for free commuter updates

Governor David A. Paterson announced the launch of 511 New York, a free and comprehensive system...

This week in Orange County »  This week in Orange County

By Edward A. Diana Orange County Executive This has been an interesting and busy week in our...

Obama celebrates Father’s Day »  Obama celebrates Father’s Day

On the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day, the President writes a piece on fatherhood in...

Mission to reduce State spending »  Mission to reduce State spending

Governor David A. Paterson announced the creation of the Office of Taxpayer Accountability. As...

Family Court Judge runs for re-election »  Family Court Judge runs for re-election

Beacon - Dutchess County Family Court Judge Peter M. Forman announced that he will be seeking a...

Larry Bennett endorses Newburgh candidates »  Larry Bennett endorses Newburgh candidates

Newburgh - As a former State Legislator and Town of Newburgh Supervisor myself, I have been...

This Week in Orange County 6-23-09 »  This Week in Orange County 6-23-09

Goshen - This weekend was quite busy around the county.  On Sunday, I paid homage to the...

 
 

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Beacon High School seniors received their diplomas during the commencement exercises on Saturday,...

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Poughkeepsie High School seniors received their diplomas during the 137 commencement exercises on...

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