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1. Newburgh City Council session turns into chaos over street cameras (midhudsonnews.com) — Newburgh's City Council is moving toward ending its contract with Flock street-surveillance cameras, but members are split over how and when to do it, partly due to steep cancellation fees. A heated meeting saw raised voices and resident concerns about potential ICE use of the system, while lawmakers weigh alternatives that better protect privacy.
2. Town Of Newburgh Police Officer Chris Thompson Promoted Posthumously (hudsonvalleypost.com) — Town of Newburgh officials have posthumously promoted Detective Christopher Michael "Chris" Thompson to sergeant, honoring his years of service to the community. The 35-year-old officer, who died Saturday, was deeply involved in specialized units, training, and tactical work, and is being remembered by town leaders and fellow officers for his dedication on and off duty.
3. Newburgh Armory Unity Center opens Children's Literacy Library (timeshudsonvalley.com) — Families in Newburgh now have a free, sensory-friendly children's library at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, created with the Newburgh Free Library and county health officials. The Kaplan-funded Little Learners Literacy Collection offers more than 1,000 books, bilingual resources, parent materials, and weekly family sessions, aiming to boost early literacy and give local kids a welcoming place to read and play.
4. Soto earns fifth-place finish in Azerbaijan (timeshudsonvalley.com) — Newburgh's own Will Soto, a Newburgh Free Academy senior, just finished fifth at the Cadet World Wrestling Championships in Azerbaijan, earning praise for a thrilling bronze-medal bout. Representing Puerto Rico at 51 kilograms, he battled through a tough international bracket and credits his coaches, family, and training partners back home for his breakout performance.
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