Goshen
LATEST NEWS
Amid Rising Rates of Food and Housing Insecurity, United Way of Passaic County Awards nearly $300,000 in Grant Funding For Emergency Food and Shelter Providers
PATERSON, NJ — United Way of Passaic County (UWPC) has announced the investment of $288,138 in funding to Emergency Food and Shelter Providers. The United Way of Passaic County administers the program which is funded by FEMA. The funding supports emergency services which are especially critical given the high rate of inflation and rising food and housing costs. “United Way of Passaic County convenes, collaborates, and invests to advance equitable outcomes for residents in the impact areas of health, education, and financial empowerment. We partner with organizations in the community to provide needed and impactful services to the...
Track: Paul Schwartz's picks for the Passaic County championships
The Passaic County track and field championships will take place Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22 at Clifton Stadium at Columbus Junior High School, starting at 4 p.m. for field events and 4:30 on the track. Here are Paul Schwartz's picks for the 18 events. EventsBoysGirls. 100Jeancarlos Mendoza, HawthorneHailey...
Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
A body was recovered after a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge.The incident happened around 1 p.m. Friday, May 17.The body of the victim was recovered from the Hudson River near Stony Point, according to Trooper A.J. Hicks of the New York State Police.The identity of the person has n…
18-Year-Old Admits Accidentally Shooting GF During Family Fight In Walden
Orange County resident Joseph Lightfoot, of Wallkill, pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon in Orange County Court on Tuesday, May 14, stemming from a shooting that occurred in the Village of Walden on Thursday, April 25. According to prosecutors, Lightfoot, his girlfriend, and another man exited a truck and...
Megan McDonald murder: State Police boss honors investigators who cracked the case
State Police Lt. Brad Natalizio and Investigator Michael Corletta worked together to crack the Megan McDonald murder. Their work guiding the investigation led to an arrest on April 20, 2023, more than 20 years after McDonald's beaten body was found in a Wallkill field. Now, State Police brass are honoring...
Newburgh Schools announce valedictorian and salutatorian for 2024
NEWBURGH- Sarah Hyun is the Valedictorian for Newburgh Free Academy’s class of 2024. Next year, Sarah plans to study abroad at the Richmond American University of London for the fall semester and continue her post-secondary education path at the University of Southern California. Sarah plans to study Music Industry and Business Administration. Prior to attending Newburgh Free Academy, Sarah attended Balmville Elementary School and Heritage Middle School.
Mount Saint Mary College celebrates commencement with nearly 450 graduates
NEWBURGH- Mount Saint Mary College held it’s 61st Commencement on Saturday and marked the day by recognizing nearly 450 graduates with both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fr. Gregoire Fluet, Interim President of the Mount, told the graduates that the day did not mark the end of their work, but...
Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative aims to bring down gun violence
ALBANY – Shooting incidents in municipalities participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) program have seen an overall decrease in gun violence in recent years, the State Division of Criminal Justice reports. In terms of raw numbers, the City of Newburgh saw the largest drop in...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.