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Orange County Won Two Best of New York Awards

ALBANY – Orange County employees from the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department were recently presented with two 2026 Best of New York Awards during the New York Digital Government Summit in Albany, hosted by Government Technology. The New York Digital Government Summit brings together technology-focused public-sector professionals and industry...

Orange County, NY · 3d
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The Overlook

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At 99, World War II Veteran Ron Gibbons on Finding Joy and Working at Lowe’s

On Mondays and Fridays, Ron Gibbons waters flowers and chats with customers in the lawn and garden section of Lowe’s in Kingston. At 99, the World War II veteran hasn’t slowed down. “If you rest, you rust,” Gibbons said in an interview at his home in Hurley, reflecting on his life ahead of Veterans Day. […] The post At 99, World War II Veteran Ron Gibbons on Finding Joy and Working at Lowe’s appeared first on The Overlook .

Kingston, NY · 2d

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FREE Haircuts for Veterans In Need

A band of misfit barbers are teaming up to provide free haircuts for veterans in need for one day only in Poughkeepsie. Here's where you can find out where and when.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 2d

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Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services Warn of Slick Road Conditions

Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services is alerting residents to the possibility of slippery road conditions as rain is expected to move into the region overnight and continue into Friday. As colder air moves into the area, rain could mix with snow late Thursday night into Friday morning. While significant...

Rockland County, NY · 2d
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Ruth Leon recommends… another election: the Gabriels

The Gabriel Trilogy is a three-part play cycle written and directed by Tony Award-winning playwright and director Richard Nelson. The first play in the cycle introduces us to the Gabriels of Rhinebeck, New York. These three plays track the lives of the Gabriel Family throughout the coming presidential election year of 2017.

Rhinebeck, NY · 9h

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Mahopac’s Jim DiPelesi celebrated as Veteran of the Year

MAHOPAC- James DiPelesi remembered the day like it was yesterday. On Dec. 7, 1941—the day Japanese troops attacked Pearl Harbor, the 100-year-old World War II veteran residing in Mahopac, was watching a motion picture with his buddy at a Queens theater when the film was halted and a manager appeared announcing that Pearl Harbor had been attacked by enemy aircraft.

Carmel Hamlet, NY · 6h

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Ulster County Beekeepers to share “Gizmos, Gadgets & Great Ideas” at November meeting

NEW PALTZ- Beekeepers and anyone curious about the fascinating world of honeybees are invited to join the Ulster County bee club for an evening of ideas, inspiration, and beekeeping know-how on Monday, November 23, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting, titled “Gizmos, Gadgets & Great Ideas!”, will feature club members sharing...

Ulster County, NY · 2d

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Newburgh plans Hasbrouck Street neighborhood cleanup

NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh will conduct a neighborhood cleanup and code enforcement initiative along Hasbrouck Street, between South Robinson Avenue (Route 9W) and William Street, on Monday, November 16. The effort will bring together several city departments to improve neighborhood conditions, address property maintenance concerns and enhance public safety....

Newburgh, NY · 3d

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Peekskill City Council Passes $59M Budget for 2027

Tax costs for city residents could have been considerably higher if not for restricted revenue funds being released for broader use in the 2027 budget. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Peekskill Common Council unanimously voted to adopt the $59.55 million operating budget for 2027 for a tax rate increase of 3.5 percent and a tax levy of 3.92 percent that translates into an increase of $107.68 per year for a single-family home assessed at $9,732.

Peekskill, NY · 3d

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Mobil gas station re-opening remains uncertain

Village of Chester Building Inspector John Queenan said, during the Nov. 9 village board meeting, the Mobil Station on Brookside Avenue had no plans to reopen yet as they recover from a fire at the station’s convenience store, Chestnut Market. Currently they are dealing with insurance companies, Queenan said.

Chester, NY · 3d

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Shaut ‘elated’ that WMCHealth will keep Reuner Cancer Support House open

KINGSTON – That announcement that Westchester Medical Center Health Network will keep the Reuner Cancer Support House in Kingston open is excellent news to Kingston Common Council President Andrea Shaut. “As a survivor, I know the fear and uncertainty of a diagnosis, and that its impact lingers long after...

Kingston, NY · 6h

The Overlook

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Woodstock Fire District Plans New EMS Facility

The Woodstock Fire District is planning a building for its paid emergency medical staff and administrative offices behind the Company 1 firehouse at 242 Tinker St. An early estimate put the cost at $12 million to $17 million, according to the district’s Sept. 10 meeting minutes. That figure isn’t based on a formal quote, which […] The post Woodstock Fire District Plans New EMS Facility appeared first on The Overlook .

Woodstock, NY · 1d

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Putnam County’s harm reduction vending machine

CARMEL- A harm-reduction vending machine is now installed outside the Department of Social Services Building at the Donald Smith Governmental campus on Old Route 6 in Carmel. The machine provides free harm reduction supplies, including naloxone (commonly known as Narcan), drug testing kits, and safe disposal kits, as part of a growing effort to prevent opioid overdose deaths. It aims to make harm reduction resources more accessible, reduce stigma, and save lives.

Putnam County, NY · 6h

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Newburgh Charter Review Commission schedules two November meetings

NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh Charter Review Commission will hold two public meetings in November to discuss matters related to the city’s charter. The meetings are scheduled for Monday, November 16, and Monday, November 30. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in person at the Activity Center, located at 401 Washington Street in Newburgh.

Newburgh, NY · 7h

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Nurses demand fair contract at PHC

CARMEL – ‘Safe staffing saves lives’ was the theme of a demonstration Thursday outside Putnam Hospital Center organized by members of the New York State Nursing Association at Northwell Health Putnam Hospital. The nurses have alleged that Northwell, which recently assumed ownership of Putnam’s lone medical center,...

Putnam County, NY · 1d

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Byrne victorious in Putnam County Executive’s race by 332 votes

CARMEL – It was a nailbiter, but Republican incumbent Kevin Byrne has withstood a challenge from Democrat Brett Yarris and has been elected to his second term as Putnam County Executive. Absentee and affidavit ballots were counted by the Putnam Board of Elections Tuesday and Byrne, who was leading...

Putnam County, NY · 3d

Daily Voice

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PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter

A massive colony of honey bees has made itself at home high in a tree outside an Orange County town hall, creating an unusual exposed display of golden honeycomb — and local officials say the insects will face hardship as winter approaches. The discovery was shared by the Town of Montgomery Pa…

Orange County, NY · 2d

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Democrats win big across Dutchess County

Democrats saw large victories across Dutchess County in the Nov. 3 elections. Incumbent Democratic Representative Pat Ryan defeated Republican opponent Jackie Mary Auringer by almost 25 percentage points. In what was supposed to be a competitive state Senate race for New York’s District 39, County Legislator Lisa Kaul defeated Republican incumbent Rob Rolison by over 10 percentage points.

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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At Sing Sing prison, incarcerated men get preview of new PBS documentary on nation’s justice system

OSSINING, New York (AP) — As the lights dimmed inside the chapel at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, around 30 incarcerated men sat scattered across the pews, waiting to preview a new docuseries on the history of the nation’s criminal justice system. Our Lady of Hope chapel was soon abuzz with discussion, […]

New York, NY · 1d

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Orange County IDA names interim CEO

NEW WINDSOR – The Orange County Industrial Development Agency Board has named an interim chief executive officer. Felicia Kalan previously served as executive director of the Town of Montgomery Industrial Development Agency and executive vice president of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Orange County IDA Board...

Orange County, NY · 2d