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Husker Girls Fall to Greeley in Lax Title Game
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Top-seeded Yorktown went against No. 3 Horace Greeley in the Section 1 Class B girls lacrosse championship game at Lakeland on May 23, looking for its 13th sectional title in its illustrious history. Yorktown, the No. 8 ranked Class B team in the state, overcame a 6-2 deficit to go up 8-7 in the third quarter but Greeley answered back with three goals to win 10-8. For Greeley, it avenged both a 9-5 regular-season loss at Yorktown in its season opener and last year’s 15-12 defeat to the Huskers in the title game at Nyack.CLICK...
Minisink beats Valley Central for third time this season, claims section softball crown
Some teams just have another's number. Valley Central was the top seed in the Section 9 Class AA softball tournament but the Vikings' lone two setbacks came to No. 2 seed Minisink Valley. Make that three. ...
Jolly Onion Chef Announces New Restaurant In The Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley community was surprised to find out about a popular restaurant closing their doors after many years of serving the area.This region is where local businesses thrive and space where all are welcome to visit and gather with their family and friends. I enjoy supporting local businesses and...
'Outright lies': Dueling letters by Sussex GOP continue war of words over food pantry
NEWTON — Sussex County's divided Republican politics, and accusations about a food pantry program that a county official called "outright lies," again dominated the latest county commissioners' meeting Thursday. The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to send a letter to the state Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney for...
NY awards $10 million for Port Jervis projects: What's planned
Nine economic development projects in Port Jervis will receive state funds for ongoing redevelopment through New York’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. “Generations of New Yorkers have experienced the historic and vibrant Mid-Hudson downtowns, and we are taking steps to safeguard their future,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “These major investments will drive economic revitalization for businesses and local communities and create a place where families can thrive."
Athletes shine in Staten Island CYO Track & Field Championships Friday and Saturday (123 action-packed photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Hundreds of track and field athletes flocked to St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School in Huguenot Friday evening and Saturday morning to compete in the Staten Island CYO Track and Field Championships. The girls’ portion was held Friday evening, while the boys’ events took place Saturday morning....
Milford Borough Council passes Pride Month resolution
After hearing several public comments at Monday night’s meeting, the Milford Borough Council passed a resolution recognizing June as Pride Month, with Borough Council President Joseph Dooley as the sole opposing vote. Lisa Jenkins, who has lived in Milford for over a decade, said she remembers her first June...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Sullivan County Wednesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:03 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Sullivan County. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 5:02 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Grahamsville, or...
$5.2 million in grants coming to Monroe and Pike counties: How will the money be used?
State Reps. Maureen Madden, Tarah Probst and Jack Rader have announced about $5.2 million in grants for projects in Monroe and Pike counties. The Local Share Account grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Madden and Probst both announced a $248,437 grant for Smithfield Township, on behalf of the Marshalls Creek Fire Company,...
Softball Game Recap: Port Jervis Comes Up Short
It was a good run, but Port Jervis unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell 5-0 to the Marlboro Central Dukes. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Port Jervis has not been shut out since back in March. For Marlboro Central's part, not much...
Port Jervis faces unenviable challenge of drug trafficking
PORT JERVIS – The City of Port Jervis is literally at the point where northern New Jersey, northeastern Pennsylvania, and New York meet. And that has been causing a problem with the trafficking of large volumes of heroin and cocaine. Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden says law enforcement...
Memorial Day is May 27. Here are the parades, services planned in mid-Hudson
This report has been updated to reflect a Middletown event location change and an additional Newburgh event. Across the mid-Hudson Valley, a host of events will honor fallen service members this weekend. Residents in the Middletown area will mark the official observance of Memorial Day with local parades and ceremonies. ...
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