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Jan 2, 2026, 7:13 AM

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It was a joyous start to the new year for families in Orange and Rockland counties.

Baby Elora Banks was born at 12:07 a.m. as the first baby of 2026 at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall in Newburgh. She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces.

The hospital says both mom and baby are doing well.

In Rockland County, Franceskha and Jean welcomed a baby boy at 12:51 a.m. He was the first baby born in 2026 at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.