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Three local soldiers of the USCI meet their fate in New Orleans: 1864
One hundred and sixty years ago, December 1863, three young men from the Montgomery area went off to war. Charles Dubois aged 27 from Shawangunk, George Moran aged 28 from Montgomery, and his brother … more
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Count shows 50-80 homeless in Newburgh
The City of Newburgh recently participated in the annual Point-In-Time Count under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. A Feb. 8 presentation to a City Council work session … more
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Some residents fear development could ruin their view of the top of Marlboro mountain.
Town board to reintroduce ridgeline, cannabis, regs
The Marlboro ridgeline continues to dominate the Town Board agenda – but with a new twist. At its meeting and public hearing on Monday, February 12, the Marlborough Town Board announced that a … more
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Water protection sought
Members of Montgomery’s Conservation Advisory Committee appeared at the town’s February 6 board meeting to inform the board about the Drinking Water Source Protection, a New York State … more
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Town eyes a second cannabis dispensary
A project known as “Green Leaf - Cannabis Dispensary” made an initial appearance on Thursday, Feb. 15 to the Town of Newburgh Planning Board. The project, submitted as a special use … more
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Treasurer selection breeds discontent
Trustee Becky Pearson, during the Village of Walden’s February 6 meeting, expressed disappointment over the current search for a new village treasurer and requested that the entire board be … more
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Highland holds 2nd budget discussion
Last week Highland’s Business Administrator, Lindsay Eidel, gave a presentation to the school board on State Aid and Revenues for a projected $53.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school … more
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Women Build members and friends of Celeste Bloomer honor her life and work in the City of Newburgh as part of Celeste Bloomer Remembrance Day.
106th home dedicated, longtime volunteer honored
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh celebrated its 106th home completion on Saturday, Feb. 17 while also celebrating Celeste Bloomer Remembrance Day. This day was dedicated to the memory and … more
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Chris Bennington and the vendors standing at the entrance of Bennington’s Antiques.
New vintage shop opens in Montgomery
Vintage collectors across Montgomery rejoiced on February 10, when Bennington’s Antiques, a new store located on 40 Railroad Avenue in the Village of Montgomery, hosted its grand opening and … more
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Marlboro honored their Scholastic Student Artists. Pictured L-R: Supt. Michael Rydell, Board President Frank Milazzo, Principal Ryan Lawler, students Sophia Montalbano, Eamons Menkins, Sarah Masterson, Evan Wheatley, Gwyneth Benninger, board member Patricia Benninger, High School Asst. Principal Anishbell Brennen, and Teachers Amy Tremblay and Rachael Burroughs.
Marlboro celebrates student art winners
The Marlboro School District recognized the Scholastic Student Art Awards at last week’s school board meeting. Superintendent Michael Rydell began by pointing out that, “in our … more
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The Port Jervis Pump Track.
Gardiner to use ARPA funds for park upgrade
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Gardiner Town Board approved the resolution for the Ulster County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant to be used for renovations of Majestic Park, located at 40 Murphy Lane. … more
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Standing (l. – r.) High School Principal Ryan Lawler, Lion Stuart Wizwer- PDG, Youth Opportunities Chairman, Lion District Governor CJ Bulnes, Supt. Michael Rydell, Lions Club VP Ed Bozydaj, Lions Club President Jerry Wein, Leo Luca Benanti, Leo Robert Jackson, Leo Mia Santos-Batista, Leo Eli Williams, Lions Secretary Frank Cafarchio, Leo Emma Bogaczyk, Leo Brisa Valerio, Lions Vice District Governor Stephen Jennison, School Board President Frank Milazzo. Sitting L-R: Leo Club Treasurer Brady Felker, Leo Club VP Jake Brown, Leo Club President Victoria Ciaglia, Leo Club Secretary Jason Oheto and Leo Club Advisor Kristen Becker. Not pictured: Emma Stoebling and Emily Tarsio.
Marlboro High School establishes Leo Club
Recently a ‘Leo Lions Club’ was established at the Marlboro High School with support from Superintendent Michael Rydell, Principal Ryan Lawler, the school Administration, School Board … more
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Matthew Coolidge Jr and several other students were dropped off near the intersection of Second and Liberty and told to wait.
Overcrowded bus causes a mother’s concern
City of Newburgh mother Trisha Crumpler is frustrated with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District after her son Matthew Coolidge Jr. was let off his school bus with several other students and … more
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The Wallkill Saint Patrick’s Garade Committee has honored Heather Riley and Wendy Cavanaug, co-founders of several ministries at the Wallkill Reformed Church.
Wallkill Parade to have Co-Grand Marshals
The Wallkill St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is pleased to announce there will be Co-Grand Marshals for the 2024 Parade. This is the first time this parade, being held for its 37th year, has … more
Gardiner forms committee to study Modena warehouse plans
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Gardiner Town Board voted to establish a committee to study and submit comments regarding the proposed Modena trucking terminal and warehouse in Plattekill. The committee … more
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Unity Place Project receives clearing and grading permit
The project known as Unity Place Warehouse was granted a Clearing and Grading Permit on Thursday, February 15 by the Town of Newburgh Planning Board. A public hearing on the permit was waived. … more
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Marlboro kicks off budget season with $1.5 million increase
Last week the Marlboro School Administration and Board of Education began their first of many discussions on the budget for the 2024-25 school year.   Rydell said the budget for the … more
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Susan Swiat with a copy of 'Grandpa’s Garden.'
Retired physical therapist turns children’s author
First-time author Susan Swiat discovered her passion for writing nine years ago when her six-year-old grandson B.J. refused to eat any vegetables. The original idea for the book occurred to … more
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The Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services (TONEMS) will be transitioning from a Basic Life Support (BLS) agency into an Advanced Life Support (ALS) agency.
Town of Newburgh EMS to offer Advanced Life Support
The Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services (TONEMS) will be transitioning from a Basic Life Support (BLS) agency into an Advanced Life Support (ALS) agency. A statement from TONEMS released by … more
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SUNY Orange announces Sojourner Truth recipients
SUNY Orange announces that a total of 645 students in grades 6-12 attending Orange County high schools will receive 2024 Sojourner Truth Awards on Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in the Physical Education … more
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