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Two vie for seat on Highland Board of Fire Commissioners

On Tuesday December 12, Highland residents will have the opportunity to vote for one of two candidates who are seeking a five-year term on the Board of Fire Commissioners. Voting is scheduled from 5 …

Marlborough reviews two short-term rental proposals

The ongoing review of an application for Stralow Farm, a short-term rental on Lattintown Road, dominated most of the Marlborough Planning Board’s December 4 meeting.   Owners …

Housing crisis, high utility bills

  Last week New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey [D-NY41] held a town meeting at the Hudson Ale Works in Highland. Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson [D-NY104] joined her and together they …

Newburgh Mall’s transformation continues

With more tenants moving out and at least one new one coming in, the transformation of the Newburgh Mall continues. National retailer O’Reilly Auto Parts will be the newest tenant of the …

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After several months of budget sessions, public comments and city staff presentations, the Newburgh City Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Budget on Monday, November 27. The 2024 City Budget …
The first Tabby’s Tails Vendor Fair kicked off the Christmas season on Saturday, December 2 where residents and visitors had the opportunity to browse local vendors, take their children to get …
Completed in 1890, The Baptist Temple Church retains historic finishes, fixtures and stained-glass windows.
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 19 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $289,800 awarded to 17 historic religious properties throughout New York State, including $10,000 to Baptist Temple …
The parlor of the Crawford House will be decorated in a style popular in the 19th century.
Visitors to Newburgh’s Historic District are awestruck by its rich architecture and its sweeping views of the Hudson River. For the past four decades, supporters from all over have joined the …
The Town of Montgomery board, after discussing and listening to the community’s feedback, approved a 12-month moratorium during its November 28 meeting that prohibited all battery storage …

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Briefs
Sports
Newburgh’s Elnathan Johnson shoots over North Rockland’s Kobe Nwosu during a NYSPHSAA Class AA regional final on March 11 at Yorktown.
The Newburgh Free Academy boys’ basketball team reached the New York State Public High School Athletic Association quarterfinals in Jason McAllister’s first year as the program’s …
Newburgh’s Tajir Walker tries to run through the tackle of Middletown’s Joe Mann during the Section 9 Class AA championship football game on Nov. 11 at Academy Field in Newburgh.
The Newburgh Free Academy football team was unable to secure another Section 9 Class AA championship this year, but had several key players named Section 9 Class AA all-stars by the Section 9 Coaches …
Highland’s Joshua Bishop turns the corner as Liberty’s Christopher Rodgers pursues during a non-league football game on Sept. 2 at Highland High School.
Ryan Emig spent the season clearing the way for Miles Brooks, Ryan Durling and Antonio Hickman to fuel the Marlboro Iron Dukes offense, while at the same time harassing opposing offenses, and was …
Pine Bush’s Plexico Brooks runs the football as Pine Bush’s Jarae Hunter blocks Goshen’s Jack Prochazka during a non-league football game on Sept. 29 at Goshen High School.
The Pine Bush Bushmen were the only local football team to make the playoffs this season. They earned the fourth seed in the Section 9 Class AA playoffs by posting wins over the Valley Central …

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Wallkill

A Festive Holiday in the Hamlet

Santa arrived at dusk to light the tree.

Panthers look to take the next step

Wallkill’s Alex Dembinsky drives past FDR’s Asyra King during a Section 9 Class A championship girls’ basketball game on March 4 at Monroe-Woodbury High School.

The Wallkill girls’ basketball team has won the last two Section 9 Class A championships and has reached the NYSPHSAA regional finals in each of the last two seasons. This year, …

City of Newburgh

GNSO celebrates the ‘Season of Light’

Russell Ger, in his most festive conducting attire, leads the Greater Newburgh Symphony at its holiday concert.

The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) will perform its beloved Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 9 at 4 p.m. at Aquinas Hall on the Mount Saint Mary College campus in Newburgh. The event …

Newburgh to host Human Rights Day celebration

New York State Human Rights Commissioner Maria Imperial

The City of Newburgh Human Rights Commission (HRC) will mark the 75 th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights with a themed program of “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All” at …

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

Aden Brook annexation stirs mixed reception

The Aden Brook Property, near the intersection of Routes 211 and 416.

The owner of a large parcel of land that literally sits on the border of the town and village of Montgomery appeared before members of both municipal boards last week to state his case as to why his …

Valley Central board hears about school clubs

Students and chaperones talked about school clubs at the November 13 school board meeting. Students from the Puerto Rican Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute said they were happy to be meeting …

Highland

St. Augustine’s hosts Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving Dinner pic L-R front row [in blue kitchen apron] Jane Basso, Bridget Arthur-Mensah, Arthur Mensah, Helen Denay, Katherine Aube, Karen Schaefer, Donna Connell and Jill Aube. Second row L-R Christina Langella, Rich Silverman, Becky Gorres, Bill Potenza, Mark Schmidt, Chris Youmans and Debbie Copland. Last row L-R Peter Schifani, Rich Gorres, Jesse Walker, Link Rockwell, Lillian Mertes, Gary Winthorp, Billie Mertes, Kojo Arthur-Mensah, Kweku Arthur-Mensah.

For the past 11 years, St. Augustine’s has hosted a Thanksgiving Feast free to the public.   Rich Gorres, who has been a volunteer at every dinner, said it was quieter this year …

Affordable Housing administrator on hold

A new plaque honoring the late Robert J. ‘Bob’ Shepard [1941-2007] was installed at the Educational Center at the Highland Landing Park, which has been dedicated in his memory. The plaque highlights his many accomplishments and service to the country and community.

Several months ago Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak stated that he would discuss with the board the idea of hiring someone to administer the town’s Affordable Housing Law along with the …