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Optimum Gives Free Calling, Messaging To Israel

The company is providing free calling and texting (SMS and MMS) from anywhere in the USA to Israel using Optimum phone and Optimum Mobile services.

Yet More Rain For The Hudson Valley This Week

It would be the sixth consecutive weekend, AccuWeather said.

Woman Killed By Train In Ossining ID'd

First responders, including Metropolitan Transit Authority police, were called to the scene and located a body in the area of Metro North MP 31 on the Hudson Line.

1 Hudson Valley City Named Among Safest In US According To New Study

The Hudson Valley's safest city is also ranked the 8th safest in the country according to a just released report by WalletHub.

Port Chester HS Athlete Earns Nomination For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award

The voting period for the nominees is now open until Oct. 22, with the final tally determining who who will advance to the next round.

1 Third-Prize-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Ulster County

No one won the big jackpot Saturday, which is now estimated to be $1.55 billion for Monday's drawing.

$150,000 Powerball Winning Ticket Sold In Newburgh

To win the $150,000 third prize, players must have correctly chosen four of the numbers plus the Powerball and purchased the Powerplay option.

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