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“I want you to realize how proud I am to know you, to be affiliated with you, to know that you spoke to somebody, that you dropped a pamphlet at somebody’s door, that you mentioned my name on the way in or out and that made the difference, that truly made the difference.”
Eachus takes the oath of office
Christopher W. Eachus of New Windsor, joined by his family, friends, fellow elected officials and supporters was sworn in as the newest member of the New York State Assembly on Sunday, January 1. … more
The new CTE building anticipated for September 2026 has been planned to be constructed on land at the rear of Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus along West Street.
School board issue updates for CTE Building project
The opening time for the highly anticipated career and technical education (CTE) building for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District remains to be September 2026. The Newburgh Board of Education … more
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An enslaved person once worked at the William Smith farm on the present-day site of this pergola. The city is considering relocating the remains from a former burial ground to a nearby spot in the park.
Downing Park ‘at risk’
The landscape of Newburgh’s Downing Park is “threatened and at-risk” according to a national foundation. The Cultural Landscape Foundation [TCLF], an education and advocacy … more
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(L - r: ) Concepcion Posadas, Lizette Toro, Damaris Fugon, Jennifer Ramos and Leo Drye.
Good deed done with ‘dogs
Leo Drye, owner of Leo’s Hotdogs, at first did not believe that someone came into his store and wanted to buy 30 of his hotdogs. However, after hearing what was planned for the hotdogs that he … more
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Cancellation of library class on witchcraft prompts questions
When a scheduled program on witchcraft suddenly disappeared from the Newburgh Free Library schedule, it wasn’t due to magic, but a decision by the school district administration. That prompted … more
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PFAS continues to be a troubling topic
PFAS (per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) continues to be an on-going topic of concern in the Newburgh/New Windsor area since the announcement of contamination in 2016. Over the course of several … more
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A firefighter on the roof at 24 City Terrace, early Saturday morning
NFD responds to fire at City Terrace
On Saturday, May 4 th at 6:46 a.m., the City of Newburgh Fire Department was dispatched to a report of an alarm sounding at 24 City Terrace. Truck 1 was first to arrive at 6:48 AM, and conducted … more
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy, Environmental Justice Fellowship, City of Newburgh, Scenic Hudson and TD Bank celebrate the planting of new trees at South Middle School.
Students host a celebration of trees
Students of South Middle School in the City of Newburgh celebrated ten new trees planted in front of their building as part of the ongoing efforts of the Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy (GNPC) and … more
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Resident Kippy Boyle voices her concerns on the rate hike increase.
Central Hudson rate plan prompts protest
Nearly two hours of comments voiced sentiments of disapproval and frustration over the proposed rate increases by Central Hudson. The proposed rate increase announcement follows a controversial … more
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City to dedicate historic marker at ‘Colored Buried Ground’
The City of Newburgh will celebrate the installation of a historical marker recognizing the location, journey and importance of the Colored Burial Ground. The ceremony will be held at the City of … more
New absentee voting regulations in effect
Ashley Torres is the Ulster County Democratic Commissioner of the Board of Elections in Kingston. She said in 2022 New York State changed the law on Absentee voting.   “In the … more
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The proposed warehouse along Route 17K in Newburgh. A tenant has yet to be identified.
Town reviews plans for Matrix Warehouse
The Town of Newburgh Planning Board declared itself lead agency and would be circulating the plans to the Orange County Planning Department for the project known as Matrix I-84 Distribution Center. … more
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Jonathan “Jack” Pelzar.
Jonathan Pelzar is Citizen of the Month for September
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has named Jonathan “Jack” Pelzar of the Town of Newburgh as September’s Citizen of the Month. Pelzar, 15, was recognized for recently … more
The Newburgh Free Library welcomes Ben Gocker as the newest Executive Director.
Library welcomes new leadership
The Newburgh Free Library welcomes Ben Gocker as its newest executive director following the departure of previous executive director Mary Lou Carolan. Gocker, who first joined the library staff in … more
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Suspended Newburgh Teacher Richard Desiderio has been a frequent, and vocal, critic of the school administration.
District teacher suspended
Newburgh teacher Richard Desiderio was suspended with pay by the Newburgh Enlarged City School District on Tuesday, September 12 following a 7-1 vote. In addition to the suspension, Desiderio has … more
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Newburgh Enlarged City School District educators, teaching assistants and supporters marched to the Newburgh Board of Education meeting seeking a new contract.
NTA members march prior to Sept. 12 school board meeting
Newburgh Enlarged City School District educators, teaching assistants and supporters marched to the Newburgh Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 12 seeking a new contract. The march … more
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National Weather Service Map showing a flood warning in southern Orange County and a flood watch for the remainder of the county.
Neuhaus declares state of emergency
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus declared a state of emergency in all areas of the county on Sunday evening, in the wake of heavy rains and flooding. The declaration cited the real and … more
An initial proposal for a new mixed-use, mixed-income development at 35-37 Broad Street in the City of Newburgh.
East End proposal considered
The Newburgh City Council was presented on Thursday, March 7 with an initial proposal for a new mixed-use, mixed-income development at 35-37 Broad Street. The current site is a grassy area along … more
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New Windsor celebrates Hanukkah with Menorah lighting
Residents of the Town of New Windsor joined together on Tuesday, December 20 to celebrate the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah located in front of Town Hall along Union Avenue. Music, dancing, hot … more
Pop Culture, Inc. founders Marcus Simmons, Sonya Grant and Ronnie Fisher welcomed all to the City of Newburgh to enjoy good food and celebrate freedom.
Food trucks and fireworks
The City of Newburgh kicked off the Fourth of July festivities with the second annual Food Truck Festival hosted on Lower Broadway. Newburgh [NB] Pop Culture, Inc., under the direction of Sonya … more
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