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Casting Call: Hit HBO Show Searching For Actors In Hudson Valley Casting Call: Hit HBO Show Searching For Actors In Hudson Valley
Casting Call: Hit HBO Show Searching For Actors In Hudson Valley A popular HBO show is looking for actors from the region for the its new season. Grant Wilfley Casting is searching for twin babies to portray a 6-month-old daughter for scenes in “Pretty Little Liars,” according to the casting call. GWC is looking for talent in the Orange County area, and this is where scenes are scheduled to be shot on Wednesday, July 12. In addition, actors (and their parents) should be prepared for two travel days into Manhattan on Tuesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 13. The production will provide transportation. Those applying should note their children’s ages – …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Dutchess County Man With 33 Convictions Sentenced For Hudson Valley Domestic Attack Dutchess County Man With 33 Convictions Sentenced For Hudson Valley Domestic Attack
Dutchess County Man With 33 Convictions Sentenced For Hudson Valley Domestic Attack A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated family offense for attacking a person under a protective order. Dutchess County resident Lorenzo Jackson, age 59, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced in Orange County to one-and-half to three years in prison for the November 2022 incident in New Windsor, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. According to Hoovler, this is Jackson's 33rd criminal conviction, including 11 prior convictions for domestic violence. The incident took place on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, when Jackson entered the h…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Hudson Valley, Feds Say Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Hudson Valley, Feds Say
Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Hudson Valley, Feds Say A registered "sexually violent" offender who was once convicted of raping a 7-year-old girl is now accused of sexually abusing another child in the region. Curtis Ellington, age 33, of Junction City, Kansas, was arraigned on child sex crimes charges in federal court in White Plains on Thursday, June 1. According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District, Ellington slept at the 15-year-old victim’s Orange County home in April 2023, and engaged in sexual activity with them. Earlier Report: 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl, 7, Reports Move In Middletown Pr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
$313K LOTTO Ticket Sold At Store In Area $313K LOTTO Ticket Sold At Store In Area
$313K Lotto Ticket Sold At Store In Area With all eyes focused on the growing Powerball jackpot that's now hit $1 billion, someone in the Hudson Valley managed to win big by picking five correct numbers in the LOTTO game. The lucky winner, who purchased the ticket in Orange County, may not have won the $8 million grand prize, but will pocket $313,715 before taxes. The winning numbers included 23-25-39-47-51-52 + 30 as the multiplier.  The ticket was sold at Smokes 4 Less at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh, lottery officials said.  Earlier report: 4 $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In NY, Including Hudson Valley,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
School District In Area Names New Superintendent School District In Area Names New Superintendent
School District In Area Names New Superintendent A longtime educator with lengthy ties to Westchester has been chosen to take over at the helm of one of the Hudson Valley’s largest school districts. In Orange County, Dr. Jackielyn Manning Campbell - whose 24-year career includes stops in Mount Vernon, White Plains, New Rochelle, and New York City - has been named as the new Superintendent of Schools for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. The announcement of her appointment was made by the Board of Education during a special meeting on Thursday, May 26 following a lengthy national search. During her time in Westchester, officials…

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by Zak Failla
News
Neighbors Help With Backyard Landing By Hot Air Balloon From Area Neighbors Help With Backyard Landing By Hot Air Balloon From Area
Neighbors Help With Backyard Landing By Hot Air Balloon From Area Several neighbors ran outside to assist a hot air balloon that took off from Orange County and made an unexpected backyard landing. Occupant Nindra Nadal of in Sussex County, New Jersey detailed the incident on Facebook saying the 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 landing was a safe one and thanked neighbors "who came out and assist and laugh and cheered with us for one of our most exciting times of our lives. "Thanks to all those who lend us a helping hand in securing the balloon and made our day even more memorable." The balloon departed from Warwick but it was unclear if it had gone off c…

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by Cecilia Levine