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NY sex offender law may change due to Hudson Valley martial arts school

The Leclerc's Martial Arts location in Hyde Park on February 28, 2025.

Hudson Valley lawmakers have proposed changes to New York law regarding background checks for some employees and volunteers after a martial arts school in the region fired an employee charged with child sex abuse.

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190-pound semifinal, Zach Filip of Minisink Valley (green) vs. Zein Badawy of Washingtonville. Section 9 Division I wrestling finals at Monroe-Woodbury on Feb 15, 2025. PHOTOS PROVIDED
 

Wrestling: Four Section 9 top seeds still alive for gold medals

 

Check out the initial release of the New York State Division I boys wrestling tournament weight brackets. Albany to host tourney starting Friday.

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NY prison strike nears end after deal with state. What comes next?

 

An 11-day prison strike at nearly all of NY's prisons ended Thursday after an agreement was reached between state officials and the workers' union.

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Weekend forecast in the mid-Hudson: What to expect March 1-2

 

The National Weather Service says there could be some rain and snow showers on Saturday, then Sunday will be sunny but much colder.

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