Hudson Valley

Saturday, at the Howland Cultural Center, 20 local artists took part in the Opening Reception of the 25th Annual African-American Art Exhibit, celebrating Black History Month. The Opening allowed artists to interact with guests about their art as well as enjoy musical entertainment and refreshments.

African-American Art Show Celebrates 25 Years

February 10, 2019 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Symantha Outlaw will do whatever it takes to complete her art, especially when she is on a roll and in the groove. […read more]

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day In Orange County

January 18, 2019 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — District Attorney David Hoovler and Sheriff Carl E. DuBois recognized Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) last Wednesday, January 9th. […read more]

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are dangerous for climate change because they require massive amounts of electricity, and our grid is still supplied primarily by fossil fuels. (Photo: David McBee | Pexels)

How is it That Bitcoin is Becoming a Major Contributor to Carbon Emissions?

January 14, 2019 HVPress 1

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — t’s hard to believe that bitcoin could be the final nail in the coffin causing irreversible climate change […read more]

NFA PTECH Scholars Teach Younger Students

January 5, 2019 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Scholars from Newburgh Free Academy PTECH welcomed children and adults of all ages to learn how to code during the national Hour of Code event. […read more]

Head Start student Amaia Mendez, 3, of Middletown with her gift bag at Head Start in Scotchtown.

RECAP Head Start Celebrates the Season

January 4, 2019 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Students at Regional Economic Community Action Program (RECAP) Head Start school in Scotchtown celebrated the holiday season with a week of festive activities. […read more]

Ulster County Executive Michael Hein was joined by judges, legislators and other members of the community on Thursday for the ribbon cutting.

Ulster Justice Center Opens With Ribbon Cutting

January 4, 2019 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Doors were opened to the public for the new Ulster County Restorative Justice and Community Empowerment Center. […read more]

Project L.I.F.E. staff pose with their certificates at their their 1st Annual Christmas Recognition Banquet. By Journalist Ms. Jones

Staff and Board Recognized By Project L.I.F.E.

January 3, 2019 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — On Friday, December 21, 2018, Project L.I.F.E. held their 1st Annual Christmas Recognition Banquet. […read more]

Former Miss America and Grammy Award Winning Singer Vanessa Williams belts out a song at San Miguel Academy’s Holiday Benefit Concert. Photo: Simon Feldman

Vanessa Williams Gifts a Holiday Concert

December 27, 2018 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Most people know Vanessa Williams as the first African American to win the title of Miss America in 1983 and for playing Teri Joseph in the classic film “Soul Food” in 1997 […read more]

Rear Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander First Coast Guard District, passes a folded American flag to a family member during funeral services for Dr. Olivia Hooker in White Plains, New York, Dec. 5, 2018. Dr. Hooker was the first African-American woman to enlist in the Coast Guard. Photo: Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Strohmaier

Coast Guard Honors Dr. Olivia Juliette Hooker

December 16, 2018 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Funeral services were held for the first African-American woman to serve in the U.S Coast Guard Wednesday, at White Plains Rural Cemetery, White Plains, N.Y […read more]

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced recently, that Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, is interested in building a Great Wolf Lodge in Southern Orange County. The centerpiece attraction at every Great Wolf Lodge is the expansive family-friendly indoor waterpark featuring a collection of water slides, pools and play areas designed specifically for kids of every age.

PRESS ROOM: Waterpark May be Built in Orange County

December 6, 2018 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced recently, that Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, is interested in building a Great Wolf Lodge in Southern Orange County. […read more]

Westchester recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day.

Westchester Recognizes Int’l. Overdose Day

September 9, 2018 HVPress 0

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Westchester County joined communities around the world in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31. Over the last twenty years drug overdose deaths have increased significantly in many parts of the world and continue to worsen. […read more]