A Navy veteran, dedicated family man, and longtime Wallkill resident, Ray Merriman is stepping up to serve his community. Learn why he’s running for Town Council and what he stands for.

There’s a new independent voice stepping into the spotlight and bringing a sound that bridges two powerful hip-hop regions. Harlem-born recording artist Papi Fortune is building momentum with his latest project, Dreams of a Poe Man , a 12-track album that blends New York lyricism with Southern energy. Born in Harlem and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia , Papi Fortune represents the best of both worlds. His upbringing between the East Coast’s legendary rap culture and the 757’s

On the evening of July 28, 2025, around 6:30 p.m. EDT, Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old Las Vegas resident, entered the 345 Park Avenue...