News 12 Staff

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Jun 20, 2023, 6:04 PM

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New York Giants select Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese with the No. 5 pick in the NFL draft

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Six Hudson Valley communities ranked among the Top 20 Worst Places to Live in New York, according to a recent MoneyInc.com report.

Goshen came in at No. 19 on the list for the town's high cost of living.

Monroe placed 16th, in part due to high violent crime rates.

Wappingers Falls in Dutchess took the No. 13 spot on the list due to limited employment opportunities.

Poughkeepsie ranked at No. 6 for the city's economic woes, including high unemployment and nearly 20% of residents living below the poverty line.

The city of Newburgh came in No. 4, facing similar issues of unemployment along with violent crime.

Monticello ranked worst in the state with the highest unemployment rate statewide.