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HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y. — Deciding where to have your baby is one of the most important decisions Hudson Valley parents make. To help guide them, U.S. News & World Report has announced the best hospitals for obstetric care in 2025.A record 817 hospitals providing labor and delivery care were evaluated, but only about half were selected, according to U.S. News.In the Hudson Valley, eight hospitals submitted data for evaluation, and one hospital, Montefiore Nyack Hospital (which has a strong track record for obstetric care), was named to the “Best” list.The following 10 metropolitan areas have the most hospitals for obstetric…

Ripon Area School District announced that Quest Elementary School, Murray Park Elementary School, and Ripon Middle School (RMS) have joined Ripon High School in earning U.S. News & World Report Best School honors for the 2024-2025 school year. This is the second year Ripon has had four schools receive this award. Quest is ranked #48 and Murray Park is ranked #171 out of 1,002 schools in Wisconsin. RMS ranks 165th out of 545 middle schools in the state. U.S. News & World Report analyzed 105,096 preschools, elementary schools, and middle schools to determine the rankings for each state. Murray Park/Quest…

Plans for an 86-unit luxury brand condominium in Clearwater Beach were announced Thursday. Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach is scheduled to open in late 2027 and will be the first condominium on the beach in more than a decade.Condominium prices will range from $2.5 million to $12 million.Two nine-story waterfront towers will be built at 551 Gulf Blvd. The land, currently vacant, was home to the Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant from 1963 to 1990.The project’s developers, BH3 Management and US Development, purchased the 3.2-acre property in February for $24.75 million. It was the most expensive piece of vacant land ever sold on…

The NBA Cup is in its second year as a midseason tournament, and the league hopes to grow into a coveted secondary trophy. The Los Angeles Lakers won the Cup in their first year, and the competition is at an even higher level this season. The NBA Cup is part of the regular season and all teams in the league are eligible. Group play narrows the field to eight teams, and after an exciting quarterfinal round, the final four teams will be officially decided in Las Vegas. The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals.…

CNN — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up its first major religious case in more than a year, deciding whether religiously affiliated organizations such as Catholic Charities should be exempt from state unemployment taxes. Catholic Charities of Wisconsin told the high court that the state Labor Department’s denial of its request for unemployment tax relief violated the First Amendment. The conservative Supreme Court’s ruling could have far-reaching implications if it also affects other types of taxes and religiously affiliated organizations such as hospitals and universities. According to Catholic Charities, 47 states and the federal government include unemployment tax…

After a year of transformation in our community, from bringing an Amazon warehouse online in Pasco to the decision to open a Costco warehouse in Richland, we’re excited to bring you the final edition of 2024.In everything we do, the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business strives to help the Mid-Columbia region build a stronger economy and more vibrant communities. Our team strives to provide you with news you can rely on, alongside regular updates and in-depth reports. Inside you’ll find a 12-page energy publication. Featuring news and columns from industry experts, it’s a great way to catch up on firehose…

Entrepreneurship was the theme of a recent awards ceremony, which focused on startup companies and one community leader from across the Tri-Cities.The Rotary Club of Richland’s Entrepreneur Awards Program was announced by AM Sastry, Richland Rotarian and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory employee, to the club about recognizing the achievements of entrepreneurs in the bi-county region. It was established in 1996 in response to an inquiry. The Port of Benton, Tri-City Development Council, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Fuse SPC co-sponsored this year’s Nov. 19 event. Each named one of the four Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners, and the…

Daniel Penny, the military veteran who was acquitted of murder this week for strangling an agitated New York subway passenger, was invited by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance to Donald Trump’s suite at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game. It was done. A Marine Corps veteran was found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2023 death of Jordan Neely. The more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week. What you need to know Daniel Penny, the military veteran who was acquitted of murder this week for strangling an agitated New York subway passenger, was invited by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance to Donald Trump’s…

Meadowdale’s Mia Brockmeyer pushes the ball up the court during the Mavs vs. Arlington girls basketball game Wednesday night at Meadowdale High School. (Photo by Scott Williams) Peyton Fleischman runs with one hand. Audrey Lucas (35) grabs the rebound. Kaiya Dotter (3) weaves through Eagle defenders along the baseline. Lisa Sonko (10) scored at the end of the first quarter, giving the Mavs a 10-point lead. Lexi Zardis scrambles for the ball between two Eagle players. Kayla Roussin makes a 3-point shot. Kaya Powell (14) hit three runs in the second half. women’s basketball Meadowdale defeated Arlington 61-47. Meadowdale individual…