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Mid-Hudson people ‘on the move’ for the week of July 13
33+ min ago (431+ words) Three SUNY Ulster professors have earned promotions. Penny Rifenburgh and Keri McArdle were promoted to the rank of professor, the highest academic rank awarded at the college. “The distinction reflects their sustained record of outstanding teaching, professional achievement, and meaningful…...
Letter: A step backward
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (130+ words) Daily Freeman The recent decision to bring whole and 2% milk back to school lunches is a step backward for school nutrition. Many children — especially students of color — are lactose intolerant, while others simply don’t need dairy to maintain a healthy…...
Saugerties Schools Retired Employees Association gives out student scholar awards
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (107+ words) Daily Freeman The Saugerties Schools Retired Employees Association has given student scholar awards of $900 each to Jacob Petit and Kaylyn Doyle. Doyle plans to go to Fordham University in the Bronx and will be a general studies major. The Buonfiglio…...
Collegians: Scott Felicello of Kingston, Tatiana Baide Franco of Lake Katrine graduatre from University of Scranton
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (723+ words) Two area residents — Scott Felicello of Kingston and Tatiana Baide Franco of Lake Katrine — graduated from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 24, with bachelor of arts degrees. Seven area residents — Yisaira Mendez and Sylvia Tracy, both of…...
Abbey Frank of Kingston awarded Fulbright U. S. Student Program scholarship
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (262+ words) Abbey Frank, a 2019 Kingston High School graduate, was awarded a 2026-27 Fulbright U. S. Student Program scholarship. The award expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue in more than 140 countries worldwide. Frank’s winning proposal is to conduct a cultural research…...
Kingston High grads receive NY State Seal of Civic Readiness
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (373+ words) Eighty-two members of the Kingston High School Class of 2026 earned the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. The figure represented 20.1% of the graduating class. Kingston High offers numerous opportunities for students to engage in civic learning and community involvement....
Fourth-quarter honor rolls: Onteora Middle School
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (334+ words) BOICEVILLE, N.Y. — Onteora Middle School has released its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the fourth quarter. High honor — Baxter Bryant, Ruby Cohen, Elvis D’Ambrosia, Vera Davis, Oliver Grant, Erin Han, Sophia Howard, Dylan Jared, Vivienne Koenig, Matthew Kothe, Jacob…...
Kingston schools won’t change start times this fall
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (449+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — School district officials are waiting at least another academic year before making changes to school building daily start and close times. During a Wednesday, July 8, Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Paul Padalino said there is not enough time to…...
Kingston school president blasted for political post that quoted racial slur in report
3+ day, 9+ min ago (383+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — Kingston school board President Marc Rider is facing criticism over a recent social media post that selectively copied a 2015 online story’s use of a racial slur when quoting a striking worker of a company operated by the father of…...
Kingston Library’s return to Midtown to happen in late summer or early fall, director says
1+ week, 1+ day ago (642+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Kingston Library’s director says its move back to its permanent Franklin Street location after a renovation project lasting more than two years has now been moved back to late summer or early fall. “We don’t want to close…...