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MIDDLETOWN – A statewide initiative to refer civil cases to Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) was recently announced by the New York State Unified Court System. Family and Supreme Court cases will be included in this initiative. This will greatly benefit New Yorkers in providing them with a means to settle peacefully at the onset of a case and avoid the time and expense involved in any further litigation. Mediation is a confidential settlement process that occurs with [...]

Alex Prizgintas recently completed his freshman year at Marist College with honors and begins his summer on a high note — literally. Seen here with State Senator James Skoufis, Alex performed for the Senator’s fundraising event at Playa Winery in Highland Mills recently. “I’ve been using local open mics and nursing homes to develop and fine tune selections from Bach to Jimi Hendrix and with my looping station, distortion and delay pedals I’ve discovered [...]

NEW PALTZ - On June 18 noted astronomer Bob Berman will deliver a talk, "Observing the Universe's Cataclysms", at SUNY New Paltz. The event will take place at the Coykendall Science Building auditorium at 8 p.m., following the regular meeting of the Mid Hudson Astronomical Association at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend both at no charge.Berman is one of the world’s most widely read astronomers. He has authored more than a thousand published articles in national magazines, [...]

NEWBURGH — The Newburgh Free Library at 124 Grand Street in Newburgh, is proud to announce its annual Summer Reading Program and Summer Programming for children, teens, and adults. The national theme for Summer Reading this year is a "Universe of Stories."The fun begins with the library’s fourth annual free mini comic-con the NFLXpo on June 15 from noon-4 p.m. This event for children, families, and adult fans of comic books, manga, superheroes and all things pop [...]

STAATSBURG — A new tour at Staatsburgh State Historic Site shows how it took a small army of servants to manage the 79-room Gilded Age mansion and the estate on the Hudson River. On this special tour, visitors will see the mansion through the servants' eyes, as they rose before dawn and toiled until after midnight.The tour will be offered on June 15, 16 at 1 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 889-8851. The cost is $10; $8 for seniors and students; [...]

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Family and friends are mourning a West Point cadet who was killed in a training accident as an inspiration to all.They gathered Tuesday night in a gymnasium at West Orange High School to remember 22-year-old Christopher Morgan.A single light shined on a wrestling mat, where Morgan's shoes and headgear were placed. The law and legal studies major in the Class of 2020 was a recruited athlete.Brig. Gen. Jemal Beale told the 1,000 [...]

Jon Stewart, former host of "The Daily Show" and a longtime supporter of 9/11 victims and first responders, testified in front of a House committee this week regarding the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, which is set to expire next year.Stewart urged lawmakers to provide additional funding for the victims fund."As I sit here today, I can't help but think what an incredible metaphor this room is for the entire process that getting healthcare and benefits for 9/11 first [...]

Some experts have long argued that the tiny tapioca pearls found in bubble tea can actually be bad for you (they can be sugary and starchy) [...]

TOWN OF SHAWANGUNK - An Ulster County man who teaches in the City of Poughkeepsie school district has been charged with having an inappropriate picture of a child, state police said on Wednesday.State police charged Brian Kinsley, 34, of the Town of Shawangunk, with one count of possessing a sexual performance by a child, a felony.Police said Kinsley was charged on a warrant by state police from the Ellenville barracks following an investigation that revealed he had [...]

Newburgh Mall is the setting for the spring Carnival, which begins today and continues through June 23. The event offers rides including a Ferris Wheel and plenty of classic thrills for the little ones, too, plus games and attractions. It's set in the mall's rear parking lot. Go to dreamlandamusements.com for hours, pricing and coupons.Celebrate the Army's 244th birthday Saturday on  the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy, [...]