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Demonstrators marched up Broadway on Monday, as part of a nationwide “Day Without Immigrants.”
Rally draws hundreds in Newburgh
Several hundred City of Newburgh residents, many of Hispanic and Latino descent, gathered outside the city courthouse Monday in a peaceful demonstration as part of the nationwide Day Without … more
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Artist Barbara Masterson is pictured in her studio beside a number of her portraits of migrant workers as well as showing them at work in the fields.
Marlboro artist donates to Rural and Migrant Ministry
For many years Marlboro artist Barbara Masterson has forged strong ties with the migrant farm working community who come each year to harvest crops in town. She first crossed paths with them about 10 … more
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Code issues have delayed the re-opening of the Park Restaurant.
When will the Park Restaurant re-open?
At the January 27 meeting of the Town Board, Supervisor Bob Livsey remarked on a Building Department issue, saying that he had read on social media that the town – via that department – … more
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Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Board adopts $8.4 million budget
The Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Board has reviewed its proposed budget extensively and following a public hearing on Monday, January 27, proceeded to approve the 2025-26 spending plan. There was no … more
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Marlborough airs cluster housing plan
A proposal by the Town of Marlborough to permit cluster-type housing for seniors in the Highway Development (HD) district along Route 9W resulted in limited comment at a January 27 public hearing. … more
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Newburgh parent Maggie Welling stands at the podium asking questions on the actions of the school board and questions the direction of the district in the coming days.
Dr. Lisa Buon named acting superintendent of Newburgh Schools
Dr. Lisa Buon has been appointed acting superintendent of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, effective Feb. 11, following the recent suspension of Superintendent Dr. Jackielyn Manning … more
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Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio
Mayor announces development meeting
Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio has announced that he will host a meeting at the village’s Senior Citizen Center (off Drew Ave.) at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 to “bring together … more
Highlands Town Board ends working from home
While the Town of Highlands never had a formal written policy, it had an “unwritten” policy since the COVID-19 pandemic that allowed employees to work from home if they felt they were too … more
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Village still to pay taxes on water properties in town
The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson will continue to pay taxes on its water system properties located in the town outside the village, as the village’s request to exempt them from taxes was … more
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Cornwall High School senior Charlie Hanus was invited to speak to the Board of Trustees about why students should be allowed to park for free at Donahue Memorial Park. He made his pitch at last Monday’s business meeting.
Student proposes free parking at Donahue Memorial Park
Cornwall-on-Hudson Mayor James Gagliano, among other local elected officials, was invited to attend the January 23 Civics Fair held at Cornwall High School. Student projects were related to gaps they … more
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Mike Menendez is the new Crawford Town Supervisor.
Crawford welcomes Menendez with open arms
Former Crawford Supervisor Charles Carnes, prior to his resignation last month, needed to consider a successor to take over and ensure that the town would be in good hands. The decision was a … more
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Kevin Conero, Stephen Imbriani, Cynthia Nokland and Randy Wilbur.
Four candidates vie for two Montgomery Village seats
The Village of Montgomery, as a follow-up to the mayor’s one-year appointments from last year, will hold an election on March 18 at the Montgomery Senior Center to determine two trustees who … more
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“The Cedars” by Louise Hull Clarke.
Milton venue hosts art auction
  Recently, an auction of paintings by Louise Hull Clarke was held at the Locust Grove Brewery, 162 North Road in Milton. All proceeds will be shared between the Sarah Hull Hallock Library … more
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Good news on the math front in the HF-FMCSD
Those who were at the January 23 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Board of Education may have walked away from it excited about math. That’s because at … more
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The new community kiosk at Ladycliff Park now features some historical information about Ladycliff College, previously located in Highland Falls.
Historical Society makes two announcements
Town of Highlands Historical Society President Ronnie Coffey said this week that she wants to let the community know of one ongoing and one upcoming event. First, she said in January “we … more
1: Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce President Scott Teresi thanks Cornwall-on-Hudson Mayor James Gagliano and Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski for again stopping by a Chamber meeting to address its members about activity in the two municipalities.
Wojehowski, Gagliano team up for Chamber presentation
Mayor James Gagliano was the ‘opening act’ at last week’s Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce meeting, and Supervisor Josh Wojehowski followed up as ‘the closer’. … more
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A rack full holding boxes of food and other supplies, some of which are labeled for specific agencies.
Food Bank begins distributing food at Montgomery facility
February 3 marked a monumental day for the Regional Food Bank of Hudson Valley: its new distribution center, located at 574 Route 416 in the Town of Montgomery, officially began operations. This … more
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Gabrielle Hill announces candidacy for legislative seat
Longtime City of Newburgh resident Gabrielle Hill announced her candidacy for the Orange County Legislature on Monday, February 3. She will be running for the District 6 seat which includes downtown … more
Pine Bush school district to vote on capital projects March 4
At its January 28 meeting the Pine Bush school board again reviewed the capital projects that voters will consider on March 4. Joseph Lenz, Assistant Superintendent for Business, went over what … more
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Bird Flu confirmed on Ulster County farm
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1 or "bird flu," has been confirmed at a farm in Ulster County, health officials said. The virus affected a flock of about 50 … more
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