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On the Ground With the Young Activists Transforming Newburgh

The narrative about Newburgh has for years focused on the negative. The historic, culturally rich city on the Hudson River has primarily been described as blighted, abandoned, crime-riddled, and downtrodden. In the media, Newburgh is a place where “gangs and violence reign,” a “once-grand American city that had its heart torn out.” Even optimistic stories […]

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