Sarah Shao
Newburgh Armory Unity Center’s Saturday Morning Enrichment Program Brings Education, Hope, and Community Together
Every Saturday morning, the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) in Newburgh, NY comes alive with laughter, music, and learning as families gather from across the community. Hundreds of children—from Pre-K through sixth grade—arrive with their...
‘You’re Not Alone’ — How HV Business Link Builds Confidence, Visibility, and Community (Part II)
Support beyond services For many small business owners, isolation and being overwhelmed can be just as challenging as financial pressures. Barbara Martinez believes support and connection are just as important as marketing strategies. “Everything that...
From Storytelling to Strong Connections — Why Barbara Martinez Founded HV Business Link (Part I)
A passion for small business stories After years of working closely with local entrepreneurs, Barbara Martinez saw firsthand both the passion and the challenges behind running a small business. A former Director of Communications at...
Helping Patients Avoid Surgery: Dr. Ajay Kumar on Treating Chronic Back and Leg Pain
For many people living with chronic back or leg pain, the fear of surgery can be overwhelming. Dr. Ajay Kumar, MD, a pain management specialist with more than three decades of medical experience, says surgery...
Making Disaster Painless: How It’s Not a Pain Inc. Guides Homeowners Through Crisis
When disaster strikes—a fire, a flood, mold, or asbestos—most homeowners don’t know where to begin. For Robert Feinberg, Founder and CEO of It’s Not a Pain Inc., guiding people through those overwhelming moments has been...
Royal Furniture of Port Jervis: A Family Legacy Built on Service, Resilience, and Community
For generations of families across the Hudson Valley and beyond, Royal Furniture of Port Jervis has been more than a furniture store—it has been a trusted part of their homes and lives. Founded in 1929,...
Family Center at Newburgh Armory Unity Center Supports Local Children and Families
The Department of Health’s Family Center at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center in Newburgh, NY provides a collaborative space that supports young children and their caregivers through connection, play, and access to community resources. What...
‘New Beginnings Mixer’ Brings Community Together at LaFATA’s Eatery in Middletown
On Jan. 9th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, LaFATA’s Eatery hosted the “New Beginnings Mixer,” a community-centered networking event that brought together local business owners, professionals, and community advocates. The event was organized by...
A Family Business Built on Trust: Inside Ulee’s Truck & Auto of Otisville, NY
For nearly three decades, Ulee’s Truck & Auto Repair has been more than just an auto shop in Otisville, New York, it has been a place where honesty, safety, and community come first. Behind the...
Christmas Eve Kindness Brings Joy to Residents at The Eliot at Erie Station
On Christmas Eve afternoon, from 1:30 p.m. to around 4 p.m., laughter, music, and warm holiday cheer filled the community room at The Eliot at Erie Station in downtown Middletown, New York, as members of...
Holiday Greetings to Our Community – Part II
Happy Holidays to our community, clients, friends, and families, from your local businesses and organizations! Season’s Greetings from Minisink Valley Kindness Rotary Club May your Christmas, the upcoming New Year on January 1, 2026, and...
O’Connor Medical Urgent Care Continues to Provide Accessible, High-Quality Care in Port Jervis
As cold and flu season intensifies, O’Connor Medical Urgent Care remains a vital healthcare resource for residents in and around Port Jervis, offering walk-in, same-day medical services with little or no wait. “It’s an urgent...