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G. Oliver King embodies the spirit of Frederick Douglass as he reads the novel “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass”.
Educators honored on Frederick Douglass Day
William Walker, Anthony Grice and Kyle Conway were each honored at the 4th Annual Frederick Douglass In Newburgh Day for their service as educators and leaders within the Newburgh Enlarged City … more
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Convicted drug trafficker gets 16 years to life sentence
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, March 29, 2024, Antonio Perez-Molina, 42, of Otisville, was sentenced in Orange County Court sixteen (16) years to life in … more
Four-alarm fire leaves 33 people homeless
A fire in a three-story Newburgh building that spread to neighboring structures, left 33 people homeless Sunday evening At 9:28 PM on Easter Sunday   the City of Newburgh Fire Department … more
Mary Lou Carolan
Carolan joining Cornell Cooperative Extension
After five years of service as executive director, Mary Lou Carolan bids farewell to the Newburgh Free Library staff and the greater Newburgh community to pursue her next professional position. … more
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Families line up for tickets to get on the available rides.
Newburgh’s International Festival caps off summer
The summer season in the City of Newburgh came to a close with the annual celebration of the International Festival during the Labor Day weekend with rides, food and good family fun. The … more
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Jesus Bravo
DA announces indictment in Newburgh gang violence
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Jesus Bravo, age 25, of Newburgh, was arraigned on a superseding indictment in the Orange County Court … more
New homeowner Shyniece (third from left) is joined by family, friends, Habitat advocates and local elected officials to celebrate the completion her new home.
Habitat celebrates 107th House
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh celebrated on Saturday, April 6 the completion of their 107th affordable home. It’s at 157 North Miller Street, also known as the Judy McLaughlin Women … more
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Dwayne Hines and Romain McCrae
Two charged in Newburgh shooting
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and City of Newburgh Police Commissioner José A. Gomérez announced that Dwayne Hines, 39, of Brooklyn, and Romaine McRae, 39, of … more
City of Newburgh People’s Park/Consolidated Iron drew concerns from the public and environmental advocates after images surfaced of clearing along the waterfront.
Riverfront brush clearing prompts comments and concerns
Community members and environmental advocates appeared at Newburgh City Hall on Monday, August 14 to voice their displeasure about the clearing of brush, grass and shrubbery along the Newburgh … more
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Shablee Mays and son Shamar Fox invite the Newburgh community to We Eat Together on Saturday, September 9 for home cooked food, donated items and to support the community.
Free meal a way of giving back
Shablee Mays of Newburgh welcomes city residents and community members on Saturday, September 9 for an afternoon of home cooked food, donated items to help support one another and overall community … more
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Meadow Hill incident a concern for parents
Newburgh parents and residents appeared at the Newburgh Board of Education meeting on March 19 to discuss a student assault that took place at Meadow Hill School the previous week. On Friday, … more
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Longview Farm receives conditional approval
A final public hearing for the project known as Longview Farm, a 27 lot subdivision, was closed on Thursday, June 15 followed by final conditional approval by the Town of Newburgh Planning Board. The … more
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NFA Mid-Town will be housed this coming school year at Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus. No plans have been made for the future of the former Sacred Heart School building.
NFA Mid-Town program back to main campus
Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus will serve in the 2023-2024 school year as the new home for the NFA Mid-Town program, previously housed in the former Sacred Heart School on Robinson Avenue. Forty … more
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Site plans depicting the proposed self storage center with buildings and additions at the Showtime Cinemas facility.
New plan emerges for Showtime site
The project known as Newburgh Self Storage made an initial appearance at the Town of Newburgh Planning Board meeting Thursday, March 21. The project proposes a new self storage center at the Showtime … more
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Newburgh Town Clerk seeks re-election
Town of Newburgh Clerk Lisa Vance-Ayers will seek re-election this coming fall alongside Town Supervisor Gil Piaquadio, Councilman Scott Manley and Councilman Anthony LoBiondo. Vance-Ayers will be … more
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City residents gathered to reflect on the lynching of Robert Mulliner on June 21, 1863.
An injustice remembered
Robert Mulliner was unjustly imprisoned and lynched in front of the city courthouse on Liberty Street on June 21, 1863 for the crime of rape of which he was falsely accused. On June 19, … more
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The Yondr pouches and associated locks are looking to be implemented at the high school campuses and middle schools in the district.
School district seeks to limit cell phone usage in class
The Newburgh Board of Education voted 8-1 last week to execute an agreement with Yondr, Inc for the 2023-2024 school year for new phone usage deterrent pouches with additional accessories. Yondr … more
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City Fire Department restructuring underway
The Newburgh City Council held two public hearings last week on the newly-created position of fire commissioner and the amendments to the city code to recognize the adopted position. The adopted fire … more
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Senator Rob Rolison [left] shares words of support for Mayor Torrance Harvey.
Local leaders denounce antisemitism
Local and regional elected officials and faith leaders gathered in the City of Newburgh on Thursday, August 31 to express solidarity in the face of recent racism and antisemitism. Posters with … more
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United Airlines flight diverted to Stewart
A United Airlines flight headed to Newark International Airport in New Jersey was diverted to New York Stewart International Airport due to high winds. United Airlines Flight 85 originated in … more
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