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A distant radio signal
Many of you know you can reach out to me about family items you discover, places you would like to know more about, and other topics. This past week an e-mail, with a letter from over 100 years ago … more
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Grabbing a bite to eat
The quick social media network around Newburgh often features announcements of new downtown businesses, particularly eateries. Running a restaurant is super hard work. It involves as much talent in … more
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VoicesUnited4Change to host fall gathering at Algonquin Park
“The mug of cider simmered slow, The apples sputtered in a row, And, close at hand the basket stood With nuts from brown October’s wood.” John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Welcome to the … more
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Downing Park Conservancy Gala is October 7
Greetings from River City. If you are looking for heroes, look around you. They’re family members, neighbors and strangers. They are the people who take care of their families, often by working at … more
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A beautiful way to honor those who have served
Residents of Marlboro and Milton who have family members who served in the military may have their loved ones’ names engraved on the memorial wall behind Marlboro Elementary School, facing Route … more
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Walden Harvest Fest moved to this Saturday
Happy Birthday on October 2 to my uncle Keith Millspaugh! Enjoy your day! Part 3 of the Thruway Plaza-In the 1950s, Meyer Jacobowitz gave the Walden Ambulance Corps its first home. The building … more
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Glen-Lily, the magnificent home of Francis P. Weed
Back in April I published an article about a game of poker with outrageous stakes resulting in a scandal. How about this week we take a look at the magnificent home of Francis Payson Weed in … more
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Transforming Cart Alley again
A big construction project is underway in east Newburgh. You certainly see it if you go to Horizons-on-Hudson Elementary School or if you travel South Street as a route through Newburgh. You don’t … more
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CV Fire Dept. Ladies Aux hold Tricky Tray Oct. 3
“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame By another human being. Each of us owes deepest Thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” Albert Schweitzer The Piper Family from … more
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Newburgh Free Library is launching a Bike Borrow Program
Greetings from River City. Happy 69th anniversary wishes to you, my beloved Sterling Character, my Knight in Black Chinos, my Joe. I do wish you were here with me but, knowing you’re in Heaven … more
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Landing Fest 250 coming to Milton Landing Park
The Friends of Milton Landing Park present Landing Fest 250 on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The Schooner Apollonia will offer three free, public sails from the Milton Pier at 12:30, 1:30 … more
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The harvest season is upon us
Happy Birthday to my sister Helen on September 29th! Continuing from last week- After Mr. Brown’s idea failed, four local businessmen decided to go in together to purchase this property for … more
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Newburgh Open Studios is September 26 - 27
Greetings from River City. “Notice how your memories nest, one inside another — so close-fitting that you can’t peel one free without releasing others.” - Dr. SunWolf When we think … more
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Meadow Hill School remembers Johnny Sileno
“Consistent, timely encouragement has the staggering magnetic power to draw an immortal soul to the God of hope. The one whose name is Wonderful Counselor.” - Charles R. Swindoll This September, … more
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Newburgh for newcomers
Three evenings a week during the 1920s and 1930s, dozens of immigrants filed into the old Washington Street School at the corner of Washington and William Streets and willingly settled into the small … more
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Ceremonial clothing from the Sons of Temperance
Now for the Paul Harvey “rest of the story” for the Sons of Temperance article! When I published the first article a few weeks ago, it was to provide the basis for this one. Do you remember … more
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Montgomery FD to host steak and cigar night
Just came back from Montgomery Day and I must say it was one of the best Montgomery Days ever. Much better traffic flow than the Tractor Parade. Congratulations to who ever came up with the new … more
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Weekend of Wallkill is here!
As the days of summer begin to wind down and the crisp, cooler days of fall arrive, I would like to wish all our students, teachers, staff and families a happy and successful new school year. … more
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Don’t forget to get your Pinewood Derby Cars!
Happy Birthday to Rev. Jim VanHouten and Sam Calvino who both celebrate on September 20! I hope you both have a wonderful day! Back in January, I shared my personal recollections of our beloved … more
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Marlboro soccer salutes service members, First Responders
The Marlboro Boys Soccer team will honor active and former service members, as well as first responders, during its annual Salute to Service Game on Saturday, Sept. 19. The ceremony will begin … more
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