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Five Planned Parenthood affiliates are merging into one entity called Planned Parenthood of Greater New York.Planned Parenthood of New York City, Nassau County, Mid-Hudson Valley, Mohawk Hudson and Southern Finger Lakes will make up the new group, according to a news release from Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley.The merger will not lead to any closures, Communications Manager Lacey Seidman said.Instead, it could strengthen the organization by consolidating its health [...]

Rep. Justin Amash stopped short of calling on Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against Trump, which many Democrats have been agitating for.

ELDRED — Scott Samuelson first met Dan and Joan Silna at a party in White Lake about 30 years ago. At the time, Samuelson and his partner, Edward Dudek, ran the Bradstan Country Hotel in the hamlet and the Silnas became repeat customers at their bed and breakfast.Over the years, Samuelson and Dudek, now married, have become close friends with the Silnas.But more than two years ago their relationship dynamic reached a new level. They went from hosting the [...]

A new $95 million Amy's Kitchen factory in Goshen will turn out 640,000 organic, vegetarian meals each day starting in 2021.Six-hundred-eighty employees will oversee the 369,000-square-foot food plant on a 395-acre site off Route 17M.Nearby, a center being built for the Science of the Soul spiritual movement, of which the Berliner family behind Amy’s are members, will bustle, too.Its visitors, particularly for one big conference that lasts a few nights [...]

CITY OF NEWBURGH — City of Newburgh police responded to a report of a stabbing on Saturday morning.Police said the stabbing stemmed from a domestic-related incident. The victim was taken to St. Luke's Hospital.Police said the female suspect and male victim were both uncooperative.

CITY OF NEWBURGH — City of Newburgh police are investigating an incident where multiple gunshots were reported early Saturday morning near 197 South St.Police received notification from the department's ShotSpotter equipment of multiple shots fired about 3:30 a.m., according to a news release from city police.A large crowd in the area dispersed when police arrived, according to the release. Responding officers were given little information and no scene was [...]

LOCH SHELDRAKE — Donna Moody held her diploma high on Saturday afternoon as her family cheered for her and Naomi, Moody's daughter, from the bleachers of the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse at SUNY Sullivan.Donna, 42, of Hurleyville, and Naomi, 21, walked the stage together as December graduates at SUNY Sullivan's 55th commencement ceremony. They both earned associate's degrees in liberal arts, humanities and science.There were 228 students who graduated from SUNY Sullivan on [...]

KAUNEONGA LAKE - The 8th annual Allyson Whitney 5K was themed this year as the Peace Love Run to pay homage to the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. It was a great turnout, as 738 registered runners and walkers helped bring awareness for young adults battling rare cancers.The male overall record for the Allyson Whitney 5K was broken by Mike Chow, finishing with 17.08.3. The overall female finisher was Barbara Ferrante with a time of 21.51.5. This year awards and prizes were given [...]

CORNWALL – A Brooklyn man was charged with felony drug possession after state police stopped his car on the Thruway in Orange County Tuesday night.State police said they stopped the car driven by Matthew D. Nisbett, 36, of Brooklyn, for several vehicle and traffic violations just before 9:30 p.m. An interview with Nisbett established probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants.Police said Nisbett possessed approximately 3.2 grams of methamphetamine, 14. [...]

A state bill introduced Thursday at the request of the Orange County Legislature would entitle any town or city in Orange to impose a tax of up to 2 percent on property sales and use the proceeds to buy land or development rights, if authorized by voters in that municipality. The bill is very short, […]