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Bomb threat clears county building
A reported bomb threat forced evactuation of the Orange County-owned office building at 141 Broadway on Thursday. Police K-9s searched the building, which houses the Orange County District … more
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus delivers his budget address on Tuesday, September 26th at the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages and Cities meeting at the Erie Hotel and Restaurant in Port Jervis; (from left to right) Orange County Deputy Budget Director Gretchen Riordan, Budget Director Deb Slesinski, Neuhaus and Commissioner of Finance Kerry Gallagher on Tuesday night.
Neuhaus presents his 2024 Orange County Budget
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus released his proposed $923,069,885 County budget for 2024 on Tuesday, September 26 th  at the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages and Cities … more
A rendering of the new distribution center for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, currently under construction
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley announces Capital Campaign to build a $22.5 million distribution center
The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, a distribution location of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, announces the launch of its capital campaign to construct a new 40,000 square foot … more
A ribbon-cutting was held Wednesday at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
Rock Tavern - Sugar Loaf transmission line completed
Electric transmission developer New York Transco has announced the successful energization of the Rock Tavern to Sugar Loaf (RTS) electric transmission project in Orange County – six-months … more
Mount Saint Mary College, ol, summer, orientation, TWO, freshmen.Mount Saint Mary College Student Orientation on July 17, 2023.
Mount names interim president
Father Gregoire Fluet, Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry for Mount Saint Mary College, has been named interim president of the college. The appointment followed the stepping down of President … more
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City awards grants to small businesses
The Newburgh City Council last week announced that 20 local small businesses will receive direct cash grants of up to $10,000 through its Small Business Grant Assistance Program. The twenty … more
Lillie Howard will be honored Saturday by the local chapter of the NAACP.
NAACP to honor 3 community pillars
Roxie Royal, Sadie Tallie and Lillie Howard will be honored on Saturday, September 30 by the Newburgh Highland Falls NAACP Chapter at their Freedom Fund Banquet. The celebration of these three … more
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The Town of Newburgh Planning Board has heard a proposal to convert a former dry cleaner at 273 Route 17K into a restaurant.
Jamaican Restaurant planned for Colden Park
A former dry cleaner at the entrance to Colden Park could soon be serving up Jamaican cuisine. The Town of Newburgh Planning Board did not come to a determination to hold a public hearing for … more
Matrix I-84 sketch plan presented
The Town of Newburgh Planning Board voted to set a public hearing for October 19 for the Matrix I-84 Warehouse project located along Route 17K. The planning board also approved Part II of the … more
Pictured top row left to right are Dave Lambert, Ralph Smith, Steve Laubach, Rafael Diaz, Doug Sturomski (of the Newburgh Rotary Club), Rich Roza, Sal Sorbello, Anthony Giangrasso. Bottom row left to right are Debbie Laubach (with pet dog Teddy) Christine Sorbello, Holly Brooker, Pat Roza, Chrissy Giangrasso.
Peace Pole dedicated to Donna Deeprose
Last Thursday a new Peace Pole was dedicated at the Highland Rotary Centennial Garden on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in memory of Donna Deeprose [1940-2022]. The Peace Pole contains the phrase … more
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Marlborough OK’s new doors for Community Center, plus $380K non-work settlement
Work is proceeding on Marlborough’s Community Recreation Center – and on September 25, the Marlborough Town Board approved a resolution allocating $41,275 to be spent on new exterior … more
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Recently, the staff of Community Action, along with Ulster County Legislator Gina Hansut, held their second Pop Up Food Pantry in the Biancardi parking lot in Highland. Pictured (l. – r.) Bryan Warren, Jan Cross, Libby Rodriguez and Gina Hansut.
Community Action helps Highland
Even though the Highland branch of Community Action has shuttered its doors and been moved to Ellenville, it did not stop a few dedicated staff, in partnership with Sullivan County, along with Ulster … more
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Ulster County Department of Emergency Services plans multi-agency emergency exercise at Woodland Pond
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced that the County’s Department of Emergency Services has coordinated a multi-agency emergency exercise to be held at the campus of Woodland Pond … more
Pastor Sherwood provided daily devotionals to keep the spiritual flame burning during the pandemic.
Pastor Steve Sherwood following his calling to Clintondale
In the quaint hamlet of Clintondale, nestled within the Hudson Valley’s picturesque landscapes, lies a historic church that has stood for two centuries. The Clintondale Christian Church, though … more
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B.J. Mikkelsen spoke of his experiences in Rotary and the benefits of being a member.
Highland Rotary seeks new members
Recently B. J. and Patricia Mikkelsen invited people to their home and urged them to consider joining the Highland Rotary, saying it is all about friendship, love and service above self, stressing … more
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Despite the constant rain, people and vendors such as ‘Lemon Love’ and ‘Pops Place’ turned up for an evening out at the town field in Highland.
Highland celebrates the equinox
Walden residents speak up about police enforcement
The Village of Walden’s September 19 board meeting featured in-depth public comments regarding the village’s police department, including criticism of the department’s enforcement … more
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Crawford holds public hearing for consolidation
During its September 21 meeting, the town board of Crawford held a public hearing on a proposal for turning Crawford into a coterminous village town, providing residents with information and the … more
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Larry Kraus with the auto center’s new owners, Husnain and Saba Hussain.
Walden auto mechanic puts away his tools
Larry Kraus, a long-time local resident and former owner of the Hudson Valley Auto & Tire Center in Walden, sold his business to new owners Hussain and Saba Hussain in late August after 36 years … more
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Gardiner pursues further legal action against Awosting Club
Having successfully overcome one legal challenge from the Awosting Club, the town of Gardiner is now prepared to pursue further legal action against the glamping facility. The Supreme Court of … more
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