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Mercy University Receives Grant To Help Eliminate Racism In Nursing

Mercy was one of 10 winning proposals to receive part of the $200,000 in funding from the American Nurses Association.

Accused Murderer From Mississippi Found In Dutchess County

She was charged in Dutchess County as a fugitive from justice and is being held pending extradition.

Goshen Man Gets Longer Sentence After Trying To Call Rape Victim

The district attorney's office said it proved the man violated his plea agreement by attempting to contact his victim who was a child.

2 Firefighters Injured At Beacon Home Blaze

The three-story house was fully engulfed by fire and smoke Friday morning.

Forecasters Wonder Whether Snow Or Rain Will Hit The HV Sunday

A winter storm will finish off the weekend in the region, and there's a hazardous outlook for parts of the Hudson Valley.

Alert Homeowner, Locked Car Doors Foil Car Theft Attempts

Home security footage released by authorities shows how quickly car theft crews move through neighborhoods searching for easy marks.

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