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Garrison School recognized as Green Ribbon School
GARRISON – Putnam County’s smallest school district—the Garrison School—is a giant when it comes to educational proficiency. On Friday during the school’s 3rd Annual Youth Climate Summit, Regent Frances Wills, former Superintendent of Schools in Putnam Valley, praised the students for their exemplary work and presentations on solving real-world environmental problems. She also congratulated Principal Allison Emig, Interim Superintendent Carl Albano and Environmental Science Teacher and Youth Climate Summit Organizer, Rachel Arbor for their achievement in being named a Green Ribbon School.
Car chase that began in Liberty ends in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – What began as a car chase when a vehicle ran over fire hoses in Liberty on Sunday ended in the City of Newburgh with the arrest of two people. Police said the car sped east on Route 17 to Interstate 84 in the Town of Wallkill where the pursuit was terminated.
Softball Recap: Goshen Central wins going away against Beacon
Goshen Central had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Beacon Bulldogs a 19-0 shutout on Monday. That 19 run margin sets a new team best for Goshen Central this season. Addison Freiberger made a splash while hitting...
Orange County, NY is Keeping the Drive-In Movie Tradition Alive
I can't express how much I love going to the drive-in. One of my earliest drive-in experiences was seeing the first Iron Man followed by Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull at the Hyde Park Drive-In. Since then, it has been one of my favorite summer treats. I love tailgating with friends, eating comfort food and playing lawn games like Kan Jam or Corn Hole ahead of a sweet double feature.
Alleged arsonist, 26, set NY state trooper’s childhood home on fire over traffic tickets
A New York man was arrested and charged with arson this week for allegedly setting the childhood home of a state trooper on fire — all because of some traffic tickets. Tyler Williams, 26, was booked into Orange County Jail Wednesday after he allegedly lit up the Warwick house belonging to the father of the state trooper in an act of vengeance, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said. Williams was pulled over by the unnamed trooper in Middletown on the evening of Dec. 20 and issued multiple tickets. Early the next morning, the home where the officer grew up...
Search is underway for two New York teens missing for a week
Police are desperately searching for two New York teens who have been missing for a week as their families say they are “lost” without them.Evelyn Jimenez, 17, and Violet Munroe, 15, disappeared on 12 May in Westchester County. They were last spotted in Peekskill, New York State Police said in an update on Wednesday.“She has never been gone like this ever, she’s never left home. She is a beautiful young girl with so many people that love her,” Violet’s father, Brian Munroe, told News 12.Her mother, Nicole Munroe, pleaded for both girls, who often spend time in the White Plains...
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