MOUNT VERNON – Construction is underway on Waltemade Residence, a $74 million development that will create more than 100 affordable apartments in the City of Mount Vernon. The project is repurposing a four-story building previously used as a skilled nursing home. With this project, “seniors in Mount Vernon will have an affordable, safe and accessible […]| Mid Hudson News
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for my friend and neighbor Jim Politi in his candidacy for Town Council. Our friendship spans more than 30 years, beginning when our sons met in grade school. They grew up together, became business partners, and remain lifelong friends, a reflection of the values both […]| Mid Hudson News
Dear Editor, As your Village Trustee, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside many dedicated public servants and constituents who help to make our Village a wonderful place for us to proudly call home. I’m writing to state that I personally endorse Aaron Ubides for County Legislator, District 2. Aaron has earned the trust of […]| Mid Hudson News
POUGHKEEPSIE – The Ninth Judicial District (9th JD) in New York encompasses Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. On this year’s ballot, there are eight candidates seeking election to the four available State Supreme Court judgeships in the district. The four winners will each serve a 14-year term on the bench. Diane Clerkin, a […]| Mid Hudson News
WURTSBORO – The Wurtsboro Halloween Fest is an annual daytime community event held along Sullivan Street and Veterans Park. This past Saturday, the festival offered a variety of classic autumn and Halloween-themed activities, including a costume parade, hay rides, and a pumpkin contest. It serves as a local gathering for families to celebrate the season. Kelly DeGuzman from […]| Mid Hudson News
Craig Albernaz, the manager of the 2017 New York-Penn League Champion Hudson Valley Renegades, has been named the manager of the Baltimore Orioles. He becomes the third former Renegades manager to become the manager of a Major League Baseball team. Albernaz began his coaching career in 2015 in the Tampa Bay Rays organization and served […]| Mid Hudson News
POUGHKEEPSIE – Eighteen-year-old accused murderer Anthony Taylor has been identified by the Peekskill Police Department as the suspect in an August 17 shooting in that city in which a gun was discharged during a fight near Main and Charles Streets, according to the Peekskill police. Taylor was arraigned on an indictment charging him with murder […]| Mid Hudson News
POUGHKEEPSIE – Sixty-two-year-old Poughkeepsie resident John Espinosa was arraigned on a grand jury indictment Monday, charging him with felony predatory sexual assault against a child, violent felony course of sexual conduct of a child, and two felony counts of attempted rape. He is also charged with two misdemeanor counts of sex abuse and the misdemeanor […]| Mid Hudson News
BLOOMINGBURG – Fire that broke out just before noon on Monday destroyed a single-family home at 8 Rollins Way in Bloomingburg. Several area fire departments were called in to battle the flames as they consumed the structure. GoFundMe reports the Gomez family lost everything, but the mother and three children escaped uninjured. Firefighters from Bullville, […]| Mid Hudson News
Dear Editor: We’re writing to express our support for Aaron Ubides for County Legislator. In a time when honesty and integrity seem in short supply, Aaron stands out as someone who truly lives by those values. He is a devoted family man who understands the everyday challenges local families face, and he’ll bring the same […]| Mid Hudson News
Rich Arnott checks in with his latest Section 9 football rankings as the excitement on the gridiron starts to heat up. The playoffs get underway this weekend. CLASS AA/A MINISINK – The defense may sometimes get overlooked, but the Warriors shut down as prolific an outfit in Port Jervis as anyone may have in the state. Jayden […]| Mid Hudson News
CITY OF NEWBURGH – The City of Newburgh Democratic Committee has launched allegations that a Newburgh Council candidate committed voter fraud in June’s Ward 3 primary. Ann Marie Hines, a Democrat, defeated Tamika Stewart 151-150 for the open seat. However, the Chairwoman and Vice Chairwoman of the city’s Democratic party allege that Hines offered dozens […]| Mid Hudson News
HIGHLAND – The New York State Bridge Authority has announced that it is working toward resolution of a billing error affecting E-ZPass customers enrolled in the commuter plan. The billing issue impacted the roughly 8,000 New York and New Jersey E-ZPass customers who participate in the bridge authority’s commuter plan. The plan allows frequent users […]| Mid Hudson News
NELSONVILLE – Putnam County’s only municipality which will not be conducting village elections next week is Nelsonville. The village elections are typically held on the third Tuesday in March; however, the village board has voted to move them to the following day in 2026 because of a conflict with St. Patrick’s Day. Putnam’s two other […]| Mid Hudson News
Letter to the Editor: Ramos fights for us | Mid Hudson News
At a time when Newburgh needs real leadership, we can count on Genesis Ramos to lead with purpose, courage, and integrity. A lifelong Newburgh resident, Genesis embodies the values that make our community strong: hard work, service, and standing up for what’s right. She brings people together to solve real problems and deliver results for […]| Mid Hudson News
DENVER, CO – The 39th annual Great American Beer Festival was recently held in Denver, Colorado, featuring 1,555 breweries and cideries in the competition from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. When the judges were done, Zeus Brewing Company of Poughkeepsie earned a Gold medal in the Fruited American Sour Ale category with Brewmaster Harrison […]| Mid Hudson News
KENT- Kent Police Department Canine Saber has returned to active duty after undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a malignant mass. Police Chief Kevin Owens said following a “challenging recovery period, Saber was back on the job last week and less than 24 hours later was deployed along with his handler Sgt. Ryan Pierkarski to […]| Mid Hudson News
PATTERSON- Putnam’s annual Military Collectible Show attracted people of all ages to the Patterson Recreation Center Saturday for a look back in time. A variety of historical items, including insignias, medals, uniforms, equipment, swords, knives, daggers, headgear, books, art work and antique muzzle loading guns from the American Revolution to the present day kept browsers […]| Mid Hudson News
Giacomo Abbate rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns to help Warwick defeat Roosevelt 34-21 in a Section 9 Class A Division I win. With the win, Warwick (2-6, 1-2 Class A) qualified for the Class A playoffs. Quarterback Dan Lupkovich threw a touchdown pass to Sean Perez, who put up 118 receiving yards. Valley […]| Mid Hudson News
DUTCHESS COUNTY – The Ninth Judicial District in New York encompasses Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Eight qualified candidates are seeking seats on the New York Supreme Court bench in the Ninth Judicial District, and the Conservative Party is poised to sway the balance of power through the endorsement process. There are four […]| Mid Hudson News
NEWBURGH – Law enforcement has launched an investigation into allegations that a Newburgh Council candidate committed voter fraud in June’s Ward 3 primary, according to Jules Ridgeway, the City’s Democratic Chairwoman. Ann Marie Hines, a Democrat, defeated Tamika Stewart 151-150 for the open seat. However, Ridgeway and the Vice Chairwoman of the City’s Democratic party, […]| Mid Hudson News
CARMEL- The 74-year-old Carmel woman killed last Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on Route 312 in Southeast will be laid to rest on Friday in Pennsylvania. Eleana Silk died when her car crossed Route 312 near I-84 and struck an 18-wheeler head-on. Officials are attempting to determine whether Silk experienced a medical emergency prior to […]| Mid Hudson News
POUGHKEEPSIE – A milestone moment unfolded Friday afternoon inside the Poughkeepsie High School gym, as the varsity girls volleyball team erupted in cheers upon learning they had earned a berth in the NYSPHSAA Section 1 Class AA playoffs. While official records are scarce, it’s clear this marks the first sectional appearance for the Pioneers in […]| Mid Hudson News
MIDDLETOWN- The SUNY Orange Foundation hosted its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown where 275 student recipients were collectively more than $500,000. “This event was truly an evening of inspiration, appreciation, and celebration,” said Kristin Jensen, executive director of the SUNY Orange Foundation, who joined the College in May and presided […]| Mid Hudson News
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The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and a worldwide financial infrastructure operator, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is said to be considering investing up to 2 billion dollars in Polymarket, another blockchain prediction markets platform. This would become the biggest investment by a conventional financial entity in a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) business […]| Mid Hudson News
