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‘I’m drunk as (expletive)’ Holyoke Police unions release footage of city councilor’s arrest

Boston Herald 22 Jan 2026
In an expletive-filled tirade, Holyoke City Councilor Israel Rivera called the police racist and begged to get out of an OUI arrest, citing his position, according to body camera and cruiser footage.
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Women’s basketball: Smith College overpowers Mount Holyoke, 87-36

Daily Hampshire Gazette 22 Jan 2026
NORTHAMPTON — The Smith College women’s basketball team throttled Mount Holyoke, 87-36, in a NEWMAC meeting at Ainsworth Gym on Wednesday night ... 780px) 100vw, 780px" />Mount Holyoke guard Ania ...
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Audit highlights past security lapses at Holyoke, Chelsea veterans homes

Greenfield Recorder 17 Jan 2026
Maura Healey to compel the production of various documents and records connected to the deaths of at least 76 veterans living at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home during a COVID-19 outbreak earlier in 2020.
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State audit highlights past security lapses at Holyoke, Chelsea veterans homes

Daily Hampshire Gazette 15 Jan 2026
Maura Healey to compel the production of various documents and records connected to the deaths of at least 76 veterans living at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home during a COVID-19 outbreak earlier in 2020.
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Howie Carr: This (allegedly) drunken Holyoke city leader has a foul mouth

Boston Herald 10 Jan 2026
Israel Rivera, the vice president of the Holyoke City Council, got a bad ice cube around midnight on the Saturday before Christmas ... That was the same phrase used by the Holyoke police unions in their ...
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Holyoke police unions urge review of councilor’s role on police matters

Daily Hampshire Gazette 06 Jan 2026
DiNapoli added that while everyone makes mistakes, the people of Holyoke deserve better given Holyoke’s diversity and focus on inclusion ... Before Families First, he worked as a community engagement manager with the Holyoke Public Schools.
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‘Representation, perspective and progress’: Holyoke government enters new era with first-ever vice president, female-majority City Council

Daily Hampshire Gazette 05 Jan 2026
HOLYOKE — Invoking a legacy of Holyoke-style resilience, Mayor Joshua Garcia addressed a ballroom of several hundred residents at City Hall on Monday to begin his second term in office ... The Holyoke ...
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Holyoke City Councilor Israel Rivera charged with OUI

Daily Hampshire Gazette 23 Dec 2025
HOLYOKE — At-large City Councilor Israel Rivera pleaded not guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Holyoke District Court on Monday after he was arrested Sunday night by police.
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H.S. swimming: New-look Northampton sweeps Holyoke at home

Daily Hampshire Gazette 23 Dec 2025
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton boys and girls swim teams hosted Holyoke on Monday night at the JFK Middle School pool, with the boys winning 71-54 and the girls winning 99-32 ... Holyoke had a productive ...
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Nakajima to lead Holyoke’s economic development efforts

Daily Hampshire Gazette 22 Dec 2025
HOLYOKE — The city has hired Eric Nakajima of Amherst to lead its Office and Planning and Economic Development ...Holyoke is a city on the rise,” said Nakajima following his appointment.
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H.S. wrestling: Holyoke edged by Minnechaug in tri-meet with Frontier

Daily Hampshire Gazette 18 Dec 2025
HOLYOKE — The Frontier, Holyoke and Minnechaug wrestling teams all faced off at Dean Tech High School on Wednesday, with the Falcons coming out on top with 100 total points ... 17, 2025, in Holyoke ... 17, 2025, in Holyoke ... 17, 2025, in Holyoke.
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Mammoth Security Inc. Holyoke Expands Local Capacity to Support Growing Safety and Compliance Needs

GetNews 16 Dec 2025
Holyoke, announces an expansion of field capacity and technical services intended to improve system reliability, accelerate assessment turnarounds, and strengthen coordination with facility managers and construction partners across the Holyoke area.
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H.S. basketball: Holyoke wins season opener over Northampton 73-70

Daily Hampshire Gazette 12 Dec 2025
780px) 100vw, 780px" />Northampton’s Eli Reid, left, rushes toward the hoop during the basketball game against Holyoke at Holyoke High School, Thursday, Dec ... Holyoke High School, Thursday, Dec.
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