Here are some stories making headlines in the Hudson Valley.
The mayor of Newburgh is under fire
for his role in a rap video that critics say glorifies gangs and gun violence.
Officials are trying to crack down on illegal firearms in Newburgh, which is
why Mayor Torrance Harvey's cameo now has the city's top official under fire.
The mayor declined to be interviewed but he tells News 12 he never authorized
his image to be used, and is considering speaking with an attorney. For more on
the story, click
here.After
nearly 70 years, a religious institution in the town of Yorktown is closing its
doors for good. The Yorktown Jewish Center is set to close at the end of this
month, according to a co-president. They're saying one of the reasons is a
decline in membership. The building and its property are now up for sale. Any
sale must be approved by the state attorney general's office.
A summer concert series
kicks off next week in the Hudson Valley. The Feel Good Music Series will be
bringing live concerts and educational workshops to Charles Point Park in
Peekskill every other Saturday from June to August. All shows are free and open
to the public.