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Ulster Democrats expand Legislature majority to 20-3
Democrats strengthened their hold on the Ulster County Legislature in Tuesday's election, expanding their majority from 19-4 to 20-3, while incumbents in several closely watched races in the southern … more
Supervisor Candidate Stephen Krasner and Jennifer Knox pose for a photo on Election Night at Fusion @ Union restaurant.
Knox unseats Vance-Ayers as Newburgh Town Clerk
Jennifer Knox defeated incumbent Lisa Vance-Ayers in Tuesday's election for Town of Newburgh clerk, according to unofficial results from the Orange County Board of Elections. Knox, running on … more
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Two arrested in Newburgh prostitution investigation near schools
Two Flushing residents were arrested following a prostitution investigation at a Fullerton Avenue business in Newburgh, police said. City of Newburgh police detectives executed a search warrant … more
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Brescia wins Montgomery town election
The Orange County Board of Elections posted the results for the Town of Montgomery’s 2026 supervisor election on Tuesday, November 3 at 10:30 p.m. Between candidates Ashley Dmitrieff and Steve … more
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Wojehowski leads in Cornwall
As of 11 p.m., the Orange County Board of Elections was reporting that incumbent Supervisor Josh Wojehowski (Democrat) was leading challenger Helen Bunt (Republican) 2918-2880 in the election. The … more
The Town of Newburgh currently stores camera images for 30 days and spends $175,000 annually on the Flock system.
Town police weigh new safeguards for Flock Cameras
The Town of Newburgh Police Department is considering additional safeguards and access limits for its Flock Safety license plate reader camera system as residents continue to question who can search … more
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Newburgh prepares Brown’s Pond for future Aqueduct shutdowns
Newburgh is taking steps to improve its backup drinking water system as it prepares for future Catskill Aqueduct shutdowns that could leave the city relying on Brown’s Pond for weeks at a time. … more
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Marlborough Town Board accepts land for public parking
The Town Board unanimously approved two resolutions last week, accepting land for public parking in the hamlet of Marlboro and transferring $300,000 for highway equipment. Land for parking The … more
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Residents criticize appeal delays over concrete plant
Residents told the Lloyd Town Board that appeals challenging a proposed concrete batch plant have stalled before the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals. The town board itself voted last month to join … more
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State audit finds payroll, internal control deficiencies in Walden
The Village of Walden failed to properly document and authorize some employee payroll payments, overtime, leave accruals and separation benefits, resulting in $144,767 in questionable payments and … more
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Walden board passes burning law, considers e-bike regulations
The Village of Walden Board of Trustees adopted new regulations governing open burning and recreational fires and continued work on a proposed law regulating electric bicycles and other … more
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Will you participate in Wreaths Across America?
Wreaths Across America Cornwall is once again looking for volunteers and sponsors for Stake Day, set for Saturday, Dec. 5, at noon, and Wreath Day on Saturday, Dec. 19, also at noon. Both events are … more
Budget public hearing is on November 5
The Cornwall Town Board will hold its required public hearing on the preliminary 2027 budget at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Town Hall. The total appropriations in the preliminary spending … more
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Highlands set to adopt 2027 budget
Not one person showed up for the Highlands Town Board’s public hearing on the preliminary 2027 town budget. Thus, the board is expected to adopt the $8,963,480 spending plan at its meeting on … more
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Unpaid town bills head to Orange County
The Town of Highlands has sent resolutions to the Orange County Legislature asking them to relevy $154,412 in unpaid water charges, sewer charges, sanitation fees and fire inspection fees on the … more
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Orange County Sheriff’s Department collected unwanted medications at the October 24 hazardous materials collection event in Highland Falls.
E-Waste collection is November 14
The Town of Highlands will host its fourth annual Electronic Waste Collection event on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the municipal lot across from Sacred Heart Church in Highland Falls. … more
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In preparation for Veterans Day
As they do every year, members of the West Point-Highland Falls Rotary Club gathered at the three cemeteries in Highland Falls last week to place flags on veterans’ graves. This year, the … more
Rory Gage, on the right, is shown with his business chief operating officer (Gage is his own CEO) Brian McDonald.
Cornwall entrepreneur celebrates 10-year anniversary
Back in 1986 readers of the Cornwall Local got a glimpse into the future – a simple photo of two young entrepreneurs, Rory Gage and Gerard LaMoth hosting a lemonade sale near the Cornwall-on-Hudson … more
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History of the Stone House with John Brady
On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Black Rock Forest Historian John Brady will lead a walk at the historic Stone House, built in 1834. Stroll with Brady as he shares the history of the … more
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Newburgh native finds his voice in debut memoir
Newburgh native Michael J. Elliott has published his first book at 66, recounting a life that took him from the city’s East End to military service during the Gulf War while confronting childhood … more
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