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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger signs the “Drag is Not a Crime Act” into law last week. With her is Legislator Peter Criswell.
Metzger signs ‘Drag is Not a Crime Act’ into law
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger last week signed the “Drag is Not a Crime Act” into law, and was joined by the law’s sponsor, Legislator Peter Criswell (District 7- City of … more
At a recent Waffle Church gathering; (l. - r.) Eileen Daunt, Jamie and David Zocchi, Joseph Watson, and Rev. Limina Grace Harmon.
The Waffle Church: offering food for the soul
On July 16, the Memorial United Church of Modena celebrated one year of their monthly Waffle Church meetings. It’s a time of prayer, songs stories and fellowship along with maple syrup and … more
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Christine Bello
Christine Bello announces council run
Christine M. Bello, lifelong resident of the City of Newburgh, announces her bid for the City Council At-Large seat this coming November in the general election. The bid for a council seat sees … more
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Mayor Torrance Harvey introduces Speaker Carl Heastie to Pastor J. Edward Lewis (far right) of Calvary Presbyterian Church, one of the many local leaders who was in attendance for the visit.
Assembly Speaker tours Urban Farm
The City of Newburgh and the Newburgh Urban Farm & Food Initiative (NUFFI) welcomed New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie to tour the urban farm grounds and visit the historic Downing … more
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Families walk amongst the vendor booths at Chadwick Lake Park.
City of Newburgh and neighboring towns celebrate National Night Out
Families of New Windsor, the City of Newburgh and Town of Newburgh enjoyed another safe and fun celebration of National Night Out under clear skies on the evening of Tuesday, August 1. Local vendors, … more
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Bus company gets extension for village sewer hook-up
Orange County Transit has been trying to connect to the Village of Walden’s sewer system for some time now, and after a very close vote, they just received an extension from the Walden Village … more
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13 Factory Street, site of a proposed townhouse complex.
Montgomery board backs townhouse project
Despite concerns over the availability of water, the Montgomery Village Board has given its approval to a proposed townhouse project on Factory Street. Attorney Taylor Palmer, representing … more
Shawangunk creates Pine Bush Ambulance District
In an effort to improve ambulance service in Pine Bush, the Shawangunk Town Board has created an ambulance district in that area of the town and will hire an ambulance corps to service it. The … more
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Maybrook’s newest sergeant, Matthew Hughes, is sworn.
Maybrook bolsters police department
Hirings and promotions were the order of the evening as the Maybrook village boards met in special session last week. Most of that action enabled the police department to begin moving out of what … more
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Members and volunteers of the Maybrook Fire Department gathered by their fire truck. They gave kids fire hats and let them explore the fire truck.
National Night Out brings out large crowds
National Night Out was yet again another success as local towns and municipalities gathered for food, drinks, fun and more. Three local towns, Crawford, Montgomery and Shawagunk threw their own … more
State Police arrest two following rape investigation in Shawangunk
On July 15, State Troopers from the Highland barracks, along with officers from the Shawangunk Police Department, responded to a local residence in the town of Shawangunk for a report of a sexual … more
A conceptual rendering of the exterior of the new fast food restaurant.
Popeyes Chicken to replace Dairy Queen on Route 52
The Dairy Queen on Route 52 in the Town of Newburgh has been proposed to be torn down and a new building on the plus or minus acre lot would be built to be the future home of a Popeyes Chicken … more
Hinchey and Rolison oppose USPS Consolidation Plan
In a letter sent to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Monday, New York State Senators Michelle Hinchey and Rob Rolison are calling for the reversal of sweeping operational changes proposed to be … more
Marlboro Knights of Columbus Scholarship awarded
Edward Iannuzzi-Sucich is this year’s recipient of the Father Hanley Council 7266 Knights of Columbus $1,000 scholarship. Presenting the K of C scholarship at the 4:00 p.m. mass celebrated by … more
Coldenham Fire Company Color Guard lead their members down Bona Ventura Avenue.
Rain showers no deterrent as Wallkill hosts Ulster Fire Parade
Slight rain showers could not stop the celebration of the 88th Annual Ulster County Volunteer Firefighters Fair on Saturday, July 29 in the Hamlet of Wallkill. The annual parade welcomed more than 20 … more
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The Milton Landing located along Dock Road.
New kayak launch eyed for Milton Landing
For residents along the Hudson River, the natural waterway serves as the ideal location for kayaking, boating, jet skiing, fishing and other water recreational activities. In the Town of Marlborough, … more
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The previous zoning map (left) for the Town of Marlborough and (right) what it would look like if parcels along Dock Road are recognized as residential zones.
Townhome project eyed for Dock Road
Along Dock Road in the Town of Marlborough, new townhomes have been proposed to be constructed. However, in order to do so, the land required rezoning. On Monday, July 24, the Marlborough Town Board … more
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State to monitor Central Hudson’s monthly billing
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) has announced that Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has agreed to pay for an independent monitor to verify system and operational … more
Candice Van Dyke, Des Salomone, Sage Jobsis and Nilsary Lewis-Rivera
Four picked to fill Ulster HRC vacancies
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger last week announced the appointment of Joe McDonald as the new Director of Human Rights, and the County Executive and Legislative Leaders have also announced a … more
Mayor Torrance Harvey meeting with a group of landlords at City Hall last week. The photo was posted, but subsequently deleted from his Facebook account.
Harvey meets with city landlords
Addressing housing concerns and to ensure proper city codes are met, Mayor Torrance Harvey recently met with several City of Newburgh landlords to discuss each side’s grievances and to find … more
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