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When animal rescuers discovered 20 dogs living in terrible conditions at a Hudson Valley home, five local organizations joined forces to give every single pup a second chance. Within days, the dogs went from crowded crates and dirty floors to veterinary care, professional grooming, and the promise of loving homes.
A joyful reunion brought together generations connected by a sisterhood that transformed education in New York's Hudson Valley. The Dominican Sisters of Hope gathered at their Newburgh center to celebrate a legacy that began with four nuns on a steamboat in 1883.
Quick thinking and teamwork between police, civilians, and a Spanish-speaking deputy saved a man's life on the Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge. The successful rescue shows what happens when a community comes together in a crisis.
A historic New York estate is giving one couple a completely free wedding worth over $26,000, just for sharing their love story. The contest has already inspired local businesses to donate thousands more in services.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy waters near Beacon, NY, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the Hudson River and brought the struggling swimmer safely to shore.
A New York energy company is funding a cutting-edge training lab that will prepare Hudson Valley students for careers in clean energy and green building technology. The partnership creates a direct pipeline from classroom to career in one of the fastest-growing job sectors.
An 85-pound husky named Aria spent hours trapped in a culvert pipe during a massive Hudson Valley snowstorm until first responders teamed up to bring her home safely. Thanks to firefighters and highway workers braving dangerous conditions, the rescue ended without a scratch on the grateful pup.
When Aria the Husky got trapped in a culvert pipe during a massive Hudson Valley snowstorm, firefighters and highway workers braved dangerous conditions for hours to bring her home safely. The rescue brought a community together during one of the region's worst winter storms.
A volunteer program that clears snow for seniors and people with disabilities is struggling to find enough helpers this winter. Right now, 75 people in Greenburgh, New York need assistance as heavy snowfall continues to hit the Hudson Valley.
