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Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaking at Sunday's coronavirus briefing.
Open wide!
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Sunday announced that New York dentists can reopen statewide on June 1. Dentists' offices will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social … more
July graduations?
Senator James Skoufis (D-Woodbury), along with many of his colleagues in the Senate Majority, sent a letter Wednesday to the Governor urging that guidance be developed to permit outdoor, … more
Muffled Memorial Day
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, each municipality could not let veterans’ sacrifices go unnoticed. Small ceremonies were held for Memorial Day. A small gathering took place at Crawford Town … more
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Shawangunk preparing for reopening
“At some point, we’ve got to open the building,” said Shawangunk Town Supervisor John Valk at a virtual meeting of the town board on Thursday. As of that meeting, the area had … more
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Ed Leonard, shown taking part in the Village of Montgomery’s annual St. Pat’s Ramble & Parade, was a former Walden trustee and chairman of the Town of Montgomery Democratic committee.
A tribute to Ed Leonard
The day before his sudden passing on April 10, Ed Leonard expressed the need to donate money to the Town of Montgomery Food Pantry. “They’re gonna get hit hard and they’re gonna … more
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Volunteers for the Town of Crawford Senior Food Drive gather at Town Hall prior to their Thursday delivery. From left to right: Lynda Seeley, Annette Kahrs, Alayne Eisloeffel, Nick Eisloeffel, Domanie Ragni, Maria Vanini-Brown, Robert Sassi and Jessica Kempter.
Town of Crawford helps senior citizens
At the start of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s New York State on PAUSE executive order, a group of concerned community members along with Orange County Legislator Robert Sassi, the Town of Crawford and … more
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Amanda Dana, Orange County’s Director of Tourism, poses in an exhibit from the 2019 temporary UFO museum.
Permanent UFO museum proposed for Pine Bush
The 10th Anniversary Pine Bush UFO Festival has been rescheduled and will be held Labor Day weekend, Friday, September 4 – Saturday, September 5. Events include speakers, the highly anticipated … more
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Crawford’s Highway Superintendent is retiring
The Town of Crawford Board Meeting for May included the news and acknowledgment of Highway Department employee of almost 37 years, James “Jim” Bruyn’s retirement. Supervisor Charles … more
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Montgomery Town Hall eyes Phase Two opening
During Thursday’s Montgomery Town Board meeting Supervisor Brian Maher discussed the potential of opening Town Hall to the public during phase two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to reopen … more
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Activists call for the shutdown of Danskammer Energy LLC’s proposed repowering and replacement of its current generating station in the Town of Newburgh.
Activists stage protest at Danskammer office
Holding up various anti-Danskammer signs, a small group of masked activists stood by the side of the road on 181 South Plank Road last Wednesday. Cars passed by honking in support of the … more
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Black & White Still Life, by Nicholas Dabney.
Student art show is virtual
The annual student art show at SUNY Orange is a highlight of the spring semester. It kicks off two months of visual, theatrical, and musical presentations focusing on the talents of arts students. … more
Orange County Coronavirus data as of Saturday morning (May 23)
Hudson Valley to begin Phase I re-opening
As portions of New York State have begun re-opening, some of the region’s elected officials have called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to include the Hudson Valley in the re-opening … more
The Orange Blossom Memorial, a tribute to the region’s Civil War fallen, stands sentry in the Wallkill Valley Cemetery.
Memorial Day Parades canceled
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many local Memorial Day Parades have been postponed. Parades in Walden, the Village and Town of Montgomery, Maybrook and Crawford have been canceled. Shawangunk … more
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A juicy steak from Full Moon Farm in Gardiner.
Here’s the beef!
Despite a nationwide meat shortage, business has been booming for two beef farms in Gardiner. When the COVID-19 pandemic first broke out, shoppers had difficulty finding hand sanitizer and toilet … more
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A one-way aisle at the Hannaford Supermarket in Walden used to socially distance customers and employees from one another.
No mask, no service?
James Hiller, a resident of Walden, is outraged by the Hannaford Supermarket in Walden’s mask policy. He claims that the store regularly lets in customers with no masks on. On a recent trip … more
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Volunteers helped pick up trash throughout the Town of Montgomery on Sunday as part of “Operation Clean Sweep.”
TOM Response Team lends a helping hand
The Town of Montgomery Community Response Team lent a helping hand to those in need over the past few days. On Sunday the group partnered with the Walden Rotary Club for “Operation Clean … more
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School votes to be held June 9 via absentee ballot
In an executive order issued on Friday, May 1, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that this year’s school budget votes and board of education elections will take place on June 9, via absentee ballot … more
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Severe weather advisory issued for Friday afternoon
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation advises local residents to be prepared for a strong frontal system that may bring rain, lightning and potentially powerful wind gusts Friday (5-15) … more
Rev. Jeromey Howard of the First Presbyterian Church in the Village of Montgomery distributes food to a client of the Town of Montgomery Food Pantry. This showcases the pantry’s drive-thru system.
Food pantry going strong
The Town of Montgomery Food Pantry has held strong through the COVID-19 pandemic. They know where to find food when they are short on an item. “We get spot shortages when we can’t … more
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Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations continues to lower
Recent data suggests that Orange and Ulster Counties are turning a corner in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, Montgomery Town Supervisor Brian Maher reported that 1,033 individuals … more
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