Jennifer L. Warren – BlackPressUSA

On Saturday, Reverend Dr. Dollyann Newkirk-Briggs made history as she was installed as the first female African-American Pastor at one of the three major Baptist Churches in the City of Newburgh. She is now officially the Pastor at Baptist Temple Church on William Street. Here, she is pictured at the well-attended, festive Pastoral Installation Service.

Baptist Temple Church Installs New Pastor

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — There are coincidences, and then there are callings. Dr. Dollyann Newkirk-Briggs believes the turn her recent pastoral path took is definitely the latter....

On Friday, in the Thayer Award Room of The United States Military Academy, Jamie Hickman officially was promoted to the rank of Major by Lieutenant General Darryl A. Williams, Superintendent, the first African-American to hold this post in the USMA’s 216 year history.

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Hickman is Promoted to Prestigious Major Rank

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Jamie Hickman always knew she wanted to join the Army. A spark was ignited when she was a little girl and saw...

Family7 years ago

Ross Speaks, Educates, Challenges and Inspires

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — “I believe activism is a way to make your life matter,” Loretta Ross passionately affirmed these words as she spoke to an attentive...

The Latino Business Board was behind the well-attended event, “The Second Annual Latinos in Business Expo,” held Sunday afternoon at Newburgh’s Armory. From left are Board Members; Martha Barrera of Walden Savings Bank; Sandra Salguero of Superior Mortgage; Richard Narvaez of Principal Financial and Gisela Gomez of M & T Bank.

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Latinos in Business Expo Draws Impressive Crowd

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — It’s a fact that startled a multitude of people, including Sandra Salguero of Superior Mortgage.“ Many people had no idea, were shocked, there...

Antonio Rivera, 7 x 7 Ministry; Jesse Howard, President of Interfaith Emergency Housing Project Life; Eileen Robertson, Director of Project Life; and Ruben Estrada, owner of Empanada Master. All joined together to provide free, homemade meals Tuesday to families in a local homeless shelter

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Empanada Master is Bringing Holiday Cheer

HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Ruben Estrada is living his dream…again.After recently retiring, the 65 year old Estrada wanted to surround himself with joy, try something a...