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New York Attorney General Letitia James Monday sued the owners and managers of the Kenney apartment complex in Newburgh, for leaving residents to endure dangerous and decrepit conditions.

New York AG James Sues Newburgh Landlord

NEWBURGH - New York Attorney General Letitia James Monday sued the owners and managers of the Kenney apartment complex in Newburgh, for leaving residents...

District 6 Orange County Legislator, Gabrielle Hill, delivers words during the Annual Pan-African Flag Raising in the City of Newburgh Sunday afternoon. She is surrounded by other key political Newburgh figures, as they kick off Black History month and celebrate the 1920 adopted event, rooted in unity, resilience and pride.

Sixth Annual Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony

By Jennifer L. Warren NEWBURGH - The colorful flag, sporting a trio of colors and potently symbolic significance, rippled in the gusty winds Sunday afternoon...

Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson with Newburgh Police Chief Brandon Rola (left) and officers who helped run the event, standing with the firearms collected.

Jacobson Hosts Successful Gun Buyback Event

On right is Community Honoree, Bruce Mann, facility manager, child care aide and volunteer, with AnIta Jones who introduced him.

35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

Murat Mutlu, INOA Architecture; Michael Fragin, Azorim North America; Chesky Friedman, Azorim North America; Yonkers Deputy Mayor Sue Gerry; Symra Brandon, former Yonkers City Councilmember; Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano; Yonkers City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy; Yonkers City Council Majority Whip Deana Norman; Yonkers City Councilmember Tasha Diaz; Westchester County Legislator Shanae Williams; Yonkers City Councilmember Corazon Pineda-Isaac; Yonkers City Council Majority Leader John Rubbo; Steve Sansone, Commissioner, Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation; Kelly Chiarella, Director, Yonkers Office for the Aging. Photo: Maurice Mercado

Renovations At Nepperhan Community Center

The funding will support a transformative project on Pollepel Island, connecting the existing "Red Trail" to "The Grotto," a previously hidden architectural feature. Photo: Emma MacDonald

Bannerman Castle Trust Awarded NY State Grant

Students in the Academic and Career Exploration (ACE) Program at Mount Vernon High School celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15 with music, reflection and expressions of hope for the future.

Students Explore the Power of Dr. King’s Message

Legislator José I. Alvarado (D–Yonkers) has announced that he will not seek reelection to represent Westchester County’s District 17.

José Alvarado Not Seeking Reelection In 2026

Dutchess County Braces for Frigid Temps and Winter Storm

The 2026 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest winners from the Beacon School District with their specially presented certificates at Monday’s King Celebration at Springfield Baptist Church.

47th Annual Rev. Dr. King Birthday Celebration