Hudson Valley Press

By Jennifer L. Warren

NEWBURGH – Kenya Soriano deeply reflects, smiles, and eagerly relates two memories which will forever be etched upon her mind and heart during her three and a half year tenure at San Miguel Program: The 7th Grade Class Trip to Pepsi Company and the Red Tails Summer Camp aviation classes she took.

“The trip was one big one we all took togeth...

KINGSTON – On May 28, the Ulster BOCES Career Pathways Programs honored 581 young professionals from high schools across the region during its Class of 2026 Completion Celebration, which was held at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston.

The young professionals were recognized for completing the requirements of their respective trade pro...

NFA West School Leader Ebony McDonald Clark was recognized by Big Picture Learning as their National School Leader of the Year, a distinction celebrating her ten years of transformative, student-centered leadership. Ms. Clark emphasized that her mission is rooted in ensuring every student is seen, loved, and supported. She challenged fellow educators to lead with “love in act...

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) was thrilled to honor Jamel Holder of Middletown as his nominee for the 2026 New York State Senate’s Women of Distinction. This event is an opportunity to celebrate a distinguished woman from each Senate district whose contributions have enriched quality of life in their communities.

Jamel Holder is a dedicated nonprofit advocate...

By Dwight Brown
NNPA Film Critic

(***1/2)

“Get the hell out of there!” If audiences don’t say it, they’re thinking it. That’s the mark of a psych-horror thriller that’s done its job. Scare the weak. Rattle the strong. Leave no one behind. This fright fest is a credit to the genre.

A weird doorway materializes in the b...