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The discussion of electric car charging stations came before the New Windsor Planning Board on Wednesday, August 10. Proposed electric car charging stations would be located at the Amazon facility …
The Newburgh Arts and Cultural Commission [NACC] met on Monday, August 15 to discuss a National Endowment for the Arts [NEA] grant for the anticipated work on several proposed art installations in …
Residents of the greater Newburgh area joined together at the Newburgh Free Library on Thursday, August 11 for a community discussion on the proposed Danskammer fracked gas plant. The Danskammer …
Early voting has already begun for the Orange County Democratic Primary that will take place on Tuesday, August 23 to choose a candidate for the November congressional election. Democrats Pat …
On the morning of Saturday, August 6, under the hot sun, Ivette Duran hosted her weekly Fit Camp sessions on the newly opened outdoor fitness court at Delano-Hitch Park in the City of Newburgh. …

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In December 2021, Elex Vann, a City of Newburgh opera singer and educator, reached out to Safe Harbors of the Hudson with the idea for a new performance model, something that would engage young …
Safe Harbors of the Hudson will host its 16th annual gala celebration Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m. on Safe Harbors Green, the organization’s half acre park at the corner of Broadway …
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has received final approval to rebuild approximately 23-miles of electric transmission lines that serve thousands of residents and businesses in Ulster …
On Tuesday, October 18, Highland Central School District voters will go to the polls to weigh in on two Capital Project propositions. Proposition 1 is a tax-neutral plan for updating aging school …
Area residents joined together at the Newburgh Free Library on Thursday, August 11 for a community discussion on the proposed Danskammer fracked gas plant. The Danskammer Plant currently rests along …

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A special election for the NY-19th Congressional seat is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23 between Democrat Pat Ryan and Republican Marc Molinaro. The winner will serve out the remaining four months …
Over the course of three days in July, Highland High School student Cali Roloson participated in the 2022 Excel National Championship Figure Skating competition that was sponsored by the Boston Skate …

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 Business center eyed for Coldenham
Plans for a business center next to the Colden Mansion Ruins have been presented to the Town of Montgomery Planning Board. Jesse Cokeley, principal at Colliers Engineering & Design, described …
VC approves inter-municipal agreements
The Valley Central Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday, August 10, to approve inter-municipal agreements which would move ahead a security plan to have police officers as school …
Special election to fill Ulster seat
A special election for the NY-19th Congressional seat is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23 between Democrat Pat Ryan and Republican Marc Molinaro. The winner will serve out the remaining four months …
Matthew Mackey seeks Assembly seat
Seeking to become the first non-binary individual to be elected to the New York State Legislature, Matthew Mackey is a candidate for the 101st Assembly seat. If elected, Mackey would replace …
Dunkin Donuts plans pose traffic concerns
While a proposed new Dunkin Donuts at the intersection of Route 208 and Goodwill Road has local officials worried about the volume of traffic it might add, so too is there concern for the place next …
Gardiner Councilwoman wants town to buy a hybrid
Gardiner Town Board member Carol Richman can’t understand why the Town Board couldn’t wait to purchase a more environmentally-friendly vehicle for the building department rather than …

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