Darcie Ortique

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The father and daughter who died hiking Maine's tallest mountain this week were residents of the Bruderhofs, a Christian community that has a home in the Hudson Valley, according to the religious organization's social media posts. The bodies of Tim Keiderling, 58, and Esther Keiderling, 28, who went missing in Baxter State Park in Maine and were subsequently found deceased, were residents of the Maple Ridge Bruderhof Community in Ulster Park.

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Darcie Ortique

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. – Educators are coming up with creative ways to teach students about STEM through sports. On Wednesday, roughly 50 schools from across the state gathered at Heritage Financial Park to watch the Hudson Valley Renegades play a game of baseball. Fifth-grade teacher Vanessa Paganelli teaches all subjects at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. She said there's no better way to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics than to incorporate a game of baseball.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Darcie Ortique

LaGRANGE, N.Y. – Drowning is the fourth-leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4, according to the state Department of Health. In an effort to stem that statistic, Dutchess County Department of Health officials have offered free drowning prevention seminars since 1990. Senior Public Health Sanitarian Gena Mitchell hosted a drowning prevention seminar Friday at Freedom Park. She said drowning is preventable and anyone can help save a life.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Darcie Ortique

MODENA, N.Y. – New Yorkers interested in connecting with federal agencies for information regarding Medicaid, Social Security and other benefits can visit Rep. Pat Ryan's Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van. The mobile unit features a team of caseworkers that providing residents with individualized resources for veterans, Medicaid services and more. Fishkill resident Peter Lapre attended an informational session at the Plattekill Library on Tuesday afternoon.

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Darcie Ortique

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – The highly anticipated expansion of the Storm King Art Center in New Windsor is complete. The project was made possible through Gov. Kathy Hochul's $53 million state investment into arts and culture. Hannah des Cognets, director of learning and engagement at Storm King Art Center, said staff at the indoor/outdoor museum are welcoming visitors to see the latest upgrades like the welcoming pavilions and accessible parking lots.