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L - r: Zamir Coddington, Kaylee Alvarado and Serenity Carter ready to hand out food.

More than 800 turkeys and hams distributed

Families and city residents were able to take home a turkey or ham, fresh produce, canned goods and other small goods as part of the Newburgh Armory Unity Center’s (NAUC) Thanksgiving …

Some of the thousands who gathered in Washington DC on November 14.

Antisemitism rising in Orange County?

October 7 was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. Antisemitism is on the rise across the United States and hundreds of hostages have been captured by Hamas and are still missing. The war …

Newburgh remembers two line-of-duty deaths

Two of Newburgh’s finest were remembered on Saturday, November 18 in two special ceremonies. The first was a gathering at Woodlawn Cemetery in New Windsor, to mark the 50th anniversary of …
Large audience at Wednesday’s Town of Plattekill Board meeting making its feelings known about a proposed local law that would ban motor vehicle racing in the entire town.

Plattekill board hosts hearing on controversial local law

Although the Plattekill Town Board passed a budget that would increase the amount to be raised by taxes by 8.6 percent in 2024, the hot topic at Wednesday’s meeting was a public hearing on a …

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  The Marlborough Planning Board tackled a packed agenda at its November 20 meeting, approving a two-lot subdivision, holding two public hearings and taking a first look at three new …
After a brief public hearing at its November 13 meeting, the Marlborough Town Board okayed a measure to alter the boundary spaces allowable between buildings on multifamily building sites greater …
Highland Administrators and school board members got to see clips from the new announcements/news show that kicked off in September.
Last week Highland High School Principal Kevin Murphy updated the school board about a new video announcement/news program that is being developed at the high school. This is targeted to replace the …
A recent architectural rendering of a proposed new wing of the existing Plattekill Library.
This year the Plattekill Library celebrates 50 years of service to the community. Recently, State Senator Michelle Hinchey presented the library with a Proclamation on behalf of ‘the Great …
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A large house, cottages, a lodge, a barn, and other structures sprawl across four separate lots at the end of Mount Rose Road – and owners Adam and Danielle Broza want to convert it all into a …

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Sports
Pine Bush swimmers, from left, Alanah Giannini, Ella Humphrey, Katie Webster, Ashley Martin, Sadie DeGeorge, Maya Oakes and Mackenzie Gula are shown at the NYS Federation girls’ swimming and diving meet on Saturday at the Webster High School Aquatic Center.
The 200-yard medley relay team placed seventh, leading the Pine Bush Bushmen at the NYS Federation girls’ swimming and diving meet on Saturday at the Webster High School Aquatic Center. …
Hudson Valley girls’ basketball teams will remember one of their own as they take part in the 24th Annual Corinne Feller Memorial Basketball Tournament at Valley Central High School on …
It’s been a banner season for the Valley Central girls’ soccer team. The Vikings won their first fall Section 9 Class AA championship this season, and advanced to the New York State …
The Pine Bush volleyball team failed to reach its first state championship match since 2015 after suffering a 3-0 loss to Section 5 champions Fairport on Saturday at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens …

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Wallkill

Wallkill to celebrate ‘Holidays in the Hamlet’

Holidays in the Hamlet will take place in the Hamlet of Wallkill on Saturday, December 2 near the Wallkill Public Library lawn and Shawangunk Town Hall. Along with Vision of Wallkill, the Wallkill …

Historical Society celebrates 65th birthday

Mary Ellen Matise (left) and Nancy Phelps (right) posing in a cardboard cutout.

The Historical Society of Walden and the Wallkill Valley celebrated its 65th anniversary on October 21 with a gathering at the Jacob T. Walden House in the village, where members enjoyed refreshments …

City of Newburgh

Washington’s HQ is open this weekend

Greetings from River City. The nearly 300,000 people gathered in Washington, DC on November 14 were an affirmation of the hope and belief that we are still a nation of decent thoughtful and peace …

Back Door Books returns to Newburgh Free Library

Greetings from River City. I am taking a moment out from the blood and mayhem of the world’s horrors, to wish my dear beloveds, my son Christian (November 21) and grandson Nicholas (November …

Meadow Hill School celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday, November 9, with their annual Veterans Day Breakfast. The event was a touching and heartwarming tribute to the brave men and women who have …
Left to Right: Jason Oneto, Ava Todisco, Timber Jackson, Victoria Ciaglia, Noah Ernst, Zachary Moran, Olivia Ciaccio, Jess Bilyou, Lucas Desole. Cast gestures up to the tech booth during bows as a thank you to the behind the scenes crew (stage manager, lights, sounds, running crew) who make the show happen for them as actors on stage.
  Last weekend Marlboro High School put on “The Importance of Being Earnest,” a play by Oscar Wilde.   Marlboro graduate Jane Petruncola [Class of 2016] made her …
Montgomery

RDM warehouse inches closer

Rendering of an approved 345,000 square foot warehouse at 230 Neelytown Road in the Town of Hamptonburgh.

Real Deal Management’s warehouse, a project proposed for Bracken Road, may be nearing approval soon as its developers and the Town of Montgomery’s planning board discuss plans during its …

Registration underway for youth basketball program

The Valley Central Scholarship Council’s annual Holiday Craft Festival will be held on Saturday, November 18 at the High School. The time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Are you still raking those …

Highland

Highland FD selling Christmas trees and wreaths

Based on the positive responses received last year for the Christmas wreaths that were decorated by the talented Ladies Auxiliary members; the Highland Hose Company has purchased more wreaths this …

Saint Augustine’s presents Flavors of the World Christmas Market

Saint Augustine’s Parish in Highland is excited to announce that it will be holding its First Annual Flavors of the World Christmas Market from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 3 …