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The saga of the seven mysterious barrels at the Town of Plattekill transfer station has taken another turn. Following the November 16 Town Board meeting, Councilman Dean DePew Sr. said the town …
Last week, Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak said the town has received a $500,000 award from Ulster County through the American Rescue Plan Act [ARPA]. The funds will be put toward the $2.5 million …
The Town of Lloyd has posted regular updates on the town’s website on the progress of the construction work that is being done along Tillson Avenue. This roadwork is part of an overall upgrade …
The Marlboro chapter of UNICO has sponsored the Italian heritage essay contest for 7th and 8th graders in the district for the past 28 years. Each of the 1st Place winners received $200 and a …
On the morning of Friday, November 18, residents and community members made their way to the Newburgh Armory Unity Center on South William Street to partake in the St. Mary’s Outreach November …

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The spirit of the holiday season is coming alive in the Hudson Valley, and one of the most popular holiday traditions for local residents is Eggbert and his winter wonderland at Devitt’s …
A ballot counting lawsuit filed by New York Senate Candidate Dorey Houle against the New York State Board of Elections, the Orange County Board of Elections and 42nd Senate District Candidate James …

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The COVID-19 Commemoration Commission has extended the deadline for submitting design proposals from artists for a sculpture that will become the centerpiece of a memorial garden in Ulster County. …
Jason Hepper, 33, of Walden was arrested on November 20 by the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department for his role in damage to the Wallkill Central School District’s Administrative Offices …
Over several dozen members of the Wallkill Civil Service Employees Association [CSEA] appeared before the Wallkill Board of Education on Wednesday, November 16 to address concerns about mice in …
The Newburgh City Council and City Manager Todd Venning announced the suspension of metered parking on November 26 and 27 to support Downtown Newburgh’s 4th Annual Shop Small Weekend, and all …
City of Newburgh Police Commissioner José A. Gomérez announced the apprehension and arrest of Lamont Williams on a warrant issued for the September 29 homicide of 29-year-old City of …

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 Healthfirst opens 17K office
Members of the community, community leaders, elected officials and friends joined the staff and team of Healthfirst last week to celebrate the organization’s grand opening of their new Orange …
Leptondale Church serves Thanksgiving dinner
Leptondale Bible Church congregation members and neighbors joined together on Saturday, November 12 for the third annual Thanksgiving Meal Celebration and enjoyed home cooked turkey, stuffing, corn, …
Evette Avila appointed new Valley Central superintendent
The Valley Central School District will begin 2023 with a new superintendent leading the district. During the Monday, November 14, 2022, Board of Education Meeting, board members unanimously …
Hard feelings linger over pending church closure
Emotions are running high in Maybrook, where the local Catholic Church is due to close in less than two months That was evident last week, when it was learned that the Village of Maybrook Department …
Walden, town seek to break bridge stalemate
The Town of Montgomery doesn’t want to pay for Hill Street Bridge, and Village of Walden Board Trustees aren’t happy about it. On November 3, Town of Montgomery board members discussed …
DeWitt considers running for Shawangunk supervisor
When longtime Town of Shawangunk Supervisor John Valk makes the expected announcement early next year that he’ll be retiring at the end of his two-year term, Deputy Supervisor Adrian …

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Back in July, Empanada Nirvana owner Nelson Pantoja and business partner/manager Addie Torres had the idea to start a free food fridge in Walden. Months later, concerns have risen. The idea of the …
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that ten municipalities and one developer have been approved to receive more than $2 million through the 2023 Community Development Block Grant …

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