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Cornwall-on-Hudson Deputy Mayor Jim Kane (l) and Mayor James Gagliano at a recent Village Board meeting.

Gagliano looks forward to Kane’s leadership on Village Board

Less than a month away from his last day as mayor of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Mayor James Gagliano is beginning to tie up some loose ends, as well as work with his apparent successor -- Trustee Jim Kane …

Residents, officials seek better public transportation

Residents and elected officials from the City of Newburgh addressed the Orange County Legislature on Thursday, March 6, advocating for improved public transportation in the county. For urban …

Scenic Hudson details park plans

Residents of Highland Falls who attended last week’s Village Board meeting got a sneak peek at what a new park in the community is going to look like, thanks to Heather Blakey, a senior park …

Plattekill container site is questioned

For the past few meetings of the Plattekill Town Board, resident Anthony Covino said the town illegally approved a portable storage container  business at 1425 Route 44/55 that is in a …

Proposed warehouse complex faces shutdown over outstanding consultant bills

The Village of Montgomery’s March 4 meeting featured an important update on the KSH project: Village Mayor Mike Hembury announced that he would halt the proposed warehouse development for the …
The Cornwall-on-Hudson village code is clear when it comes to Airbnbs. The owner either has to be on premises or has to name someone within the village who can respond quickly in the event of an …
Construction on the Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center, located at the corner of Route 9W and Washington Street, continues ahead of its scheduled Memorial Day weekend opening. The long-anticipated public …
Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff announced last Thursday that, for the 2025-26 school year, the district’s eighth graders will return to …
Own an electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid? The Town of Marlborough’s Cluett-Schantz park may get a set of new charging stations, as a result of a vote by the Town Board on Monday night, …
The Town of Shawangunk board focused on maintenance and improvement projects during its March 6 meeting, from addressing cleanup and parking and ordinances to discussing upcoming park and signage …
Local News

Orange County to participate in STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day Campaign

Orange County Emergency Services Commissioner, Peter Cirigliano announced that Orange County police agencies and the STOP-DWI Coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to …

School News

PB girls fall to Middles in Class AAA finals

Ketura Rutty scored 20 points in her final game.

Ashley MacCalla scored 23 points to lead Middletown past top-seeded Pine Bush, 40-32, in the Section 9 Class AAA girls basketball championship Saturday at Monroe-Woodbury High School. Middletown …

Valley Central season ends on three-game skid

Jalen Mojica drives to basket as Cornwall’s Jayden Wendt defends.

The Cornwall Central boys basketball team kept its playoff hopes alive Tuesday night, securing a 50-45 victory over Valley Central in a Section 9 Class AA quarterfinal matchup. The road win …

Warwick rallies to turn back Wallkill in Class AA championship

Wallkill’s Gabriella Gualtiere grabs a loose ball from Warwick’s Jelly Quadrino.

The Wallkill Panthers’ bid for back-to-back Section 9 Class AA titles fell short Saturday, as Warwick rallied in the second half to claim a 35-31 victory in the championship game. Wallkill …

Marlboro’s playoff run ends in Section 9 semifinals loss to Saugerties

Chris DeNatale drives to the rim during the third quarter in the Section 9 Semi-Final against Saugerties.

Marlboro’s postseason run came to an abrupt end Wednesday night as the eighth-seeded Dukes fell to No. 4 Saugerties, 55-32, in the Section 9 Class A semifinals at Saugerties High School. …

The Cornwall Central boys basketball team’s playoff run came to an end Thursday with a 69-59 loss to Our Lady of Lourdes in the NYSPHSAA Section 9 Class AA semifinals. The Dragons (15-7) …
Heartbreak doesn’t describe the feeling of O’Neill High School’s basketball team, coaches and fans at the end of last Thursday’s Section 9, Class C championship game. The …
“The difference was …. they were just better finishers today.” Those were the words of O’Neill Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach Pete DeLeo on Thursday evening as he …
The Marlboro girls basketball team pulled off a stunning upset in the Section 9 Class A championship game, defeating top-seeded Beacon 57-44 at Mount Saint Mary College. The No. 4 Dukes (13-9) …
Montgomery

Montgomery candidates present their plans at election forum

Montgomery candidates (l. - r.) Wilbur, Conero, Imbriani and Nokland at Saturday’s forum.

The Montgomery Fire House buzzed with anticipation on Saturday, March 8, as residents gathered for the highly anticipated Meet the Candidates forum, a key event ahead of the upcoming Village of …

Fundraisers to benefit Montgomery American Legion

There are  two fund raising events at American Legion Montgomery Post 521, 2130 Rt. 208, Montgomery  coming up: They are in the process of renovating their post after 40 years of having a …

Highland

Rotary to honor community members at April 11 dinner

The Highland Rotary Club will honor three community members who exemplify the organization’s “Service Above Self” motto at its annual recognition dinner on Friday, April 11, at 6 …

Highland Public Library offers new museum pass for Patrons

Highland Public Library is excited to announce a new benefit for its patrons: the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pass. This pass grants free admission for up to five people, including at least one …