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Daniel Mochon of the Hughsonville Fire District was named Youth Mentor of the Year by the Firemen’s Association for his work reviving Explorer Post 45 that trains young future firefighters.

He received the honor alongside local leaders including State Senator Rob Rolison and Assemblyman AJ Beephan during a DCVFA convention hosted by the Pawling Fire Department — a nod to his strong commitment to youth development.

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino hosted the ninth Faces of Resilience networking event at the FDR Presidential Library’s Henry A.

Wallace Visitor and Education Center where over 100 women gathered to connect and hear from speakers. Guest speakers Karen Smallwood, Epiphanie Musabyemariya, and Britney Ettinger told stories of hard times and hope — stories that built lasting ties — and their accounts set a hopeful tone for future events.

Stonehenge Farm in Bullville replied to a negative Facebook comment by saying that — as a small-town market run out of a converted two-bay garage — it stocks fresh local produce daily.

The Ulster County Bee Club will hold its meeting on July 28th at 7 p.m. at New Paltz Community Center at 3 Veterans Drive, and the event will be available on Zoom—guest speaker Dave Westervelt, with over 50 years of beekeeping experience, will discuss products that help keep bees healthy.

Over the 12-month period ending in June, the Hudson Valley added 5,700 private sector jobs to reach a total of 846,000, with most new jobs coming from private education, health services, and leisure and hospitality.

Sullivan County grew fastest at 1.9 percent, followed by Greene and Rockland counties at 1.8 percent and 1.7 percent respectively.

State and local officials recently toured Sojourner Truth State Park in Kingston, where a spring-fed quarry will be transformed into a swimming area with a 12,000-square-foot wading zone and a deeper free-swim section, as part of a $76 million project that adds a bathhouse pavilion, picnic area, and trails—Lake Sophia is set to open next summer. The project aims to provide free and equitable access to a safe swimming spot for the community.

Nirwana Foods LLC issued a recall yesterday on its 28-ounce pouches of golden raisins after state inspectors found undeclared sulfites that could trigger serious allergic reactions.

The recalled product—marked with lot number 24/351-2410—was sold at Maharaja Super Market and Villager Farmers Market stores, and customers are told to return any purchased pouches for a full refund.

Open House Tour

1-3 p.m. — 208 Hudson View Terrace — Free entry — Explore this beautifully upgraded townhome in a welcoming community with exceptional amenities.

Spanish Conversation Meetup

6-8 p.m. — McGillicuddy's — Free to attend — Enjoy casual Spanish conversations over pub food and drinks in an inclusive environment.

Mid-Hudson Comic Con: VIP 2-Day Pass

10 a.m. — MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center — Weekend VIP pass available — Discover a weekend of cosplay, gaming, panels, and special exclusives at the Hudson Valley's biggest pop culture event.

Dinosaur Adventure

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. — MJN Convention Center — Ticketed event — Explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and engage in hands-on activities for all ages.

Summer Preview Day at Mount Saint Mary College

10 AM — Mount Saint Mary College — Possible Visit Grant Available — Explore career-focused programs and experience campus life with student ambassadors.