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Holiday closures for Columbus Day
In observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 14, there are some local closures to make note of. Schools are closed, as are the area post offices. In … more
Activities at the Highland Falls Senior Center
A reminder: the Highland Falls Senior Center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. On Tuesdays, stop by for Coffee & Conversation (or tea!) and, if you’d like, work on any … more
Orange County’s early voting begins on October 26
Orange County will have eight sites available for early voting for the 2024 General Election. All of the sites are open to all eligible enrolled voters throughout the county. All early voting sites … more
MaArCo hosts its third annual Art at the Landing Show at the Milton Train Station, Oct. 16-20.
Milton to Host MaArCo Art Exhibition
The Marlborough Arts Coalition (MaArCo) will present its 3rd Annual Art at the Landing Members Show from Oct. 16-20 at the historic Milton Landing Train Station, 41 Dock Road, Milton. The exhibition … more
“Borscht Belt Artifacts: Relics of the Catskill Resort Age” was first debuted by local author, musician, and historian Alex Prizgintas last November to a strong audience. The history of the Borscht Belt, particularly how it was a melting pot for so many cultures when it came to cuisine, entertainment, music, and so many other aspects of American history” says Prizgintas. “What is even more tragic is how this history has vanished so quickly, which is why I have dedicated myself to collecting relics from the old hotels, resorts, and bungalow colonies.” Since Prizgintas began collecting items from the Borscht Belt ten years ago, awareness for this crucial aspect of our local past has rapidly expanded with the opening of the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, the ongoing Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project, and a number of both films as well as books that have been published. “Seeing this history finally receiving the recognition it deserves is incredibly rewarding, and I am honored to be a part of this new chapter for the memories of the Borscht Belt.” Prizgintas’s popular Borscht Belt lecture will be featured by the Marlboro Free Library on Thursday, October 17 at 7 p.m.. An advisory board member of the new Borscht Belt Museum of Ellenville, he did not live during the age of the grand hotels and bungalow colonies but is nonetheless fascinated by what artifacts remain. “Beyond their revolutionary architecture and nexus of cultures, I was always drawn to how the Borscht Belt intersected with many of my other historical interests—principally railroads,” says Prizgintas. “With thousands of items from each of an estimated 926 hotels and bungalow colonies, this program covers a broad history of the Borscht Belt extending back to the earliest records of summer agricultural colonies in the late 1830s. From here, I showcase five unique items from my personal collection that all have a special place amidst the hearts and hands that shaped this region of New York.” As a staple of all these lectures, this event will feature displays of historical artifacts allowing the audience to visibly and tangibly view the region’s past.
Borscht Belt Relics: Artifacts of the Catskill Resort Age
“Borscht Belt Artifacts: Relics of the Catskill Resort Age” was first debuted by local author, musician, and historian Alex Prizgintas last November to a strong audience. The history … more
Upcoming Events at Highland Public Library
The Highland Public Library will host a series of exciting programs in October, including hands-on learning, an art exhibit, and community support efforts. On Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m., the … more
New Paltz Pride Coalition to host Halloween costume swap
The New Paltz Pride Coalition will hold its second annual Halloween Costume Swap on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Paltz Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Ave. Community members are … more
Veterans Luncheon set for Oct. 17 in Marlboro
The Ulster County Veteran Services Agency, in partnership with Viebey-Sutton Post 124 of the Marlboro American Legion, will host a Veterans Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 17, at noon. The event will take … more
Plattekill Historical Society to host book talk
The Plattekill Historical Society will host a book talk, “Legacies on the Land: Historic Houses, Hamlets and Landscapes of Southern Ulster County,” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at … more
Dark Side of Marlboro Historical Walking Tours begin Oct. 20
Tickets are selling quickly for this year’s Dark Side of Marlboro Historical Walking Tours. The tours will explore long-forgotten tales from the town’s history, uncovered through local … more
Humanists to discuss End of Life issues
The October 2024 monthly program meeting of the Hudson Valley Humanists will be held at the New Paltz Community Center on Sunday, October 20, starting at 6 pm. This meeting will be hybrid; contact … more
Marlboro Hose Co. #1 hosts costume party, Halloween Bingo
Marlboro Hose Co. #1 will hold its 3rd Annual Costume Party and Halloween Pocketbook Bingo on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Marlboro firehouse, 14 Grand St. Doors open at 11 a.m., with bingo starting at … more
Marlborough presents Halloween in the Park
The Town of Marlborough Recreation Committee and the Town of Marlborough Police Department will host “Halloween in the Park: Freak or Treat” on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. … more
Uncanny Valley Puppet Slam is soon
Safe Harbors of the Hudson has announced that tickets are now on sale for Uncanny Valley Puppet Slam, an evening of puppetry performances exclusively for grown-ups that will take place Saturday, … more
Get free COVID tests
The U.S. Postal Service will again deliver millions of rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits to households across the nation. In collaboration with the White House and the Administration for … more
Sen. James Skoufis, with Town of Crawford officials at the town’s Veterans Memorial.
Skoufis awards $100k to Town of Crawford
Senator James Skoufis (D-Cornwall) was proud to gather with Town of Crawford Supervisor Charles Carnes, Deputy Supervisor Mike Menendez, and other leaders to award two grants, equalling $100,000, for … more
Deer blamed for fatal motorcycle accident
On Saturday October 5, 2024 at approximately 6:50 a.m., the Town of Crawford Police Department responded to a report of a motorcycle accident on State Route 302 just south of the intersection with … more
The former Orange County Chopper Headquarters is now a self storage facility.
Safe Haven opens at Crossroads Court
The once former shell of the Orange County Choppers Building has now been converted into a new operational business known as Safe Haven Self Storage at 14 Crossroads Courts in the Town of Newburgh. … more
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Police officer remains suspended
A little over a month has passed since the arrest of Marquis Freeman by City of Newburgh Police Officers, resulting in an excessive arrest caught on film and residents speaking out at a city council … more
Senior complex proposed
The Town of Newburgh Planning Board was presented an initial proposal for a new 168-unit multi-family apartment complex on Thursday, October 3. The project is represented by the firm Engineering and … more
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