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South Blooming Grove Man's Plea Deal in Girlfriend's Death Outrages Her Family

A South Blooming Grove man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of the woman he lived with, and her family says the deal that could put him behind bars for just 13 years is nowhere near enough. Joseph Pennyfeather, who was 44 at the time of the killing, was originally charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon after Tanzanicia Dickerson, 45, was found dead inside the South Blooming Grove home they shared on Dec. 23, 2025.

Blooming Grove, NY · 2d

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Goshen’s new supervisor carries father’s memory into public service

TOWN OF GOSHEN – A horrific tragedy he experienced as a teenager helped inspire Sam Bergsohn to pursue public office. Bergsohn, elected as Town of Goshen Supervisor on Tuesday night, was 13 years old when hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Bergsohn’s father, Alvin, an equity trader for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 103rd floor, was killed.

Goshen, NY · 2d

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Summer the cat reunited with owner after good Samaritan's roadside rescue

Joe Valentin is being credited with reuniting an injured cat struck on Route 211 with her owner.

Middletown, NY · 2d

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Orange County Legislature adopts law to regulate LPRs and surveillance on county-owned property

GOSHEN – The Orange County Legislature has adopted a local law to regulate installation, operation and maintenance of automated license plate readers and surveillance cameras on county-owned property and public rights-of-way. At this point, the county does not employ those technologies, and any municipality that may have theirs on...

Orange County, NY · 2d

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Spirit Halloween store in Newburgh set to become Spirit Christmas

Spirit Christmas is expanding its seasonal retail presence, with stores planned across 15 states for the 2026 holiday season. The company plans to open more locations, including one in Newburgh, in the coming weeks. According to Spencer Spirit Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Christmas and Spirit Halloween, the stores will offer holiday decor, gifts, apparel and other seasonal merchandise. “The holidays are so much more than what’s under the tree,” Kym Sarkos, Spirit’s executive vice president, said in a news release. “They’re about the traditions families return to year after year and the magic of creating new ones. Spirit Christmas was created to celebrate that feeling.” How many Spirit Christmas stores will open in New York? According to the company’s website , four Spirit Christmas stores are scheduled to open in New York during the first week of November. The stores will replace Spirit Halloween locations at the same addresses. Specific opening dates have not been announced. The New York locations are: Albany: 131 Colonie Center Buffalo: 4090 Maple Road, at a former Planet Fitness location Newburgh: 39 N. Plank Road Scarsdale: 965 Central Park Ave., at a former JoAnn Fabrics location What does Spirit Christmas sell? Spirit Christmas

Newburgh, NY · 1d

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Police: Ulster County Man Collected Insurance Payout For Car He Kept

A Napanoch man is accused of reporting his Dodge Charger stolen, collecting the insurance money, and still keeping the car. Yaakov Handler, 22, faces charges in Ulster County.

Ulster County, NY · 2d

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Palisades Parkway Closure Expected To Snarl Traffic In New York

Officials are warning Hudson Valley drivers about a potential traffic nightmare for many commuters over the next few days.

Orange County, NY · 2d

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Chester Councilman seeks DA probe of Comptroller Neil Meyer

TOWN OF CHESTER – Town of Chester Councilman Giuseppe Cassara has requested that the Orange County District Attorney’s Office investigate whether Town Comptroller Neil Meyer used his town-issued laptop to perform volunteer work for the Town of Wallkill. Last week, Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge confirmed that...

Chester, NY · 2d

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Section 9 Football Picks: Playoff showdowns take center stage

Rich Arnott’s Section 9 football playoff picks are in, and the road to the championships runs through some intriguing semifinal matchups. Middletown and Newburgh are favored to set up another Class AA showdown, while Cornwall, Washingtonville, and Port Jervis look to keep their championship hopes alive. Arnott also sees plenty of competitive battles in the lower classifications, with several teams facing familiar league rivals.

Newburgh, NY · 2d

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Newburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges

Orange County District Attorney announced that Alton Junior, 42, of Newburgh, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree and Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on the record at the time that Junior pled guilty, it is expected that he will be sentenced to nine (9) years in prison to be followed by five (5) years post-release supervision when he is sentenced on December 22, 2026.

Newburgh, NY · 1d

Juan Hudson Valley

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Hollywood Comes to Beacon: Multiple Roads Closing for Film Crews

Here we go again! 2 different productions will be filming in Beacon, causing some traffic delays across town.

Beacon, NY · 1d

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Copland House Announces Resident Composers

On Nov. 4, Copland House announced the winners of its 2026 Residency Awards. These incoming residents will have the opportunity to spend three to eight weeks in the lower Hudson River Valley at Rock Hill, the former home of famed composer Aaron Copland. Copland lived and worked at Rock Hill...

Rock Hill, NY · 1d

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United Way expands free children’s book program in Dutchess and Orange Counties

POUGHKEEPSIE- More than 600 children in Dutchess and Orange counties have enrolled in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library since United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region launched the program in 2025. More than 4,000 free books have been mailed to children from birth to age five. The program has expanded to...

Orange County, NY · 1d

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Warwick football fixture Greg Sirico to retire as coach and AD

WARWICK – Greg Sirico is Warwick High School’s athletic director and football coach, but he also serves as the school’s pitchman. Full of energy, Sirico is constantly promoting his players and the athletic programs at his alma mater. He cares deeply about Warwick and is, and always will be, a proud Warwick guy.

Warwick, NY · 15h

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Orange County hosts cancer screening summit to improve early detection

GOSHEN- Orange County officials and healthcare partners gathered at Garnet Health Medical Center for a Cancer Screening Mini-Summit aimed at increasing access to early detection services throughout the county. Hosted by the Orange County Department of Health under Commissioner Dr. Cortland Lohff, the summit brought together 30 representatives from hospitals,...

Orange County, NY · 1d

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Friday Night Films, Warwick Valley alum Damon Amendolara profile 2026 Wildcats

Get ready for a unique and exciting look into Wildcats Country!. Presented by Friday Night Films, this episdoe about the 2026 Warwick Valley Wildcats is the latest to bring viewers inside high school football across New York's Hudson Valley and Section 9. From Warwick and Newburgh to Cornwall, Goshen, Middletown, Valley Central, and beyond, Friday Night Films covers the teams, athletes, and communities that make Friday nights unforgettable.

Warwick, NY · 1d

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Hudson Valley's Luckiest Store Sells Another Half-Million Lottery Ticket

What's widely known as the luckiest store in the Hudson Valley has struck gold yet again with another major lottery payout

Newburgh, NY · 2d

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Goshen tops Burke Catholic in football rivalry game (VIDEO)

GOSHEN – Host Goshen defeated Burke Catholic 24-6 on Thursday night in a battle of crosstown rivals. Quarterback J.P. Sullivan had 168 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns for Goshen, a Class A school. He connected with Emeric Greico on a touchdown pass, and Dante Mazerolle added a rushing touchdown.

Goshen, NY · 1d

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Pick Your Own Apples And Grab Cider Doughnuts At These 6 Hudson Valley Orchards

Fall in the Hudson Valley comes with a simple question: which orchard gets your Saturday? Picking your own apples is half the fun, and a warm cider doughnut afterward is the other half. The six farms below stretch from Dutchess County to Orange and Ulster counties, and each one has...

Dutchess County, NY · 2d

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church to bless opening of the Port Jervis Warming Station

On Sunday, Nov. 15., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 31 West Main Street, will hold a ecumenical service to bless the opening of the Port Jervis Warming Station. Pastor Lena Warren of St. Peter’s and Pastor Zachary Pearce of United Presbyterian and Reformed Church of Port Jervis will lead the ceremony. A reception will follow.

Port Jervis, NY · 2d