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Newburgh, Saugerties school budgets defeated, all others in region pass. What happens next
Voters in the Newburgh and Saugerties school districts defeated proposed budgets for the 2024-25 school year on Tuesday. All other proposed school budgets in the region passed. See full preliminary results at the bottom of this story. Newburgh voters rejected a proposed $360.4 million budget by 118 votes, with 1,106...
Meet Red Hook Town Supervisor Robert McKeon
New York's Red Hook Town Supervisor Robert McKeon was inspired to run for office because he wanted to support his community in reaching its goals. His favorite part of his job is using creativity to drive results for the residents he represents. One thing McKeon says his town does better...
Highland wins first Section 9 softball title in 10 years, topping Chester in Class B
It took some time but the Highland Huskies are back in the championship circle. The second-seeded Huskies proved dominant early in Saturday's Class B title tilt with No. 1 Chester/Seward. Highland scored twice in the first inning and snapped a 2-2 tie with five runs in the second on the way to an 8-3 victory at Newburgh's Mount Saint Mary College. ...
Dutchess County restaurant inspections: How safe is your favorite place to eat?
Dutchess County restaurant inspection records show 17 food establishments received five or more violations in April, according to the most recent data released by New York state. A diner in Poughkeepsie had 11 non-critical violations and six critical violations in April, including using shellfish that was not from approved sources...
Man Charged With Hate Crime At Kingston Synagogue
Ulster County resident Caleb H. Rochester, age 55, of Kingston, was arrested on Thursday, May 16, for the Monday, March 25 incident at Temple Emanuel Synagogue in Kingston. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, congregants discovered a banner with anti-semitic language and artwork adhered to the exterior of the synagogue.
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