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Three seek Valley Central seats
The Valley Central School District Board of Education Election will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in conjunction with the 2022-2023 Budget Vote. There are three seats available this year which … more
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VC’s $116m budget on ballot
Valley Central School District taxpayers will have their voices heard at the polls on Tuesday, May 17 during the 2022-2023 Budget Vote and Election. With a proposed budget totaling $116,600,000 up … more
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Pine Bush budget shows 2.28% increase
The Pine Bush Central School District’s 2022-2023 Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 17. According to Assistant Superintendent for Business Michael Pacella, the 2022-2023 … more
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Comp plan adopted by Gardiner
The Town of Gardiner’s long delayed Comprehensive Plan was unanimously adopted by the Gardiner Town Board at its May 3 meeting. The board voted 5-0 to approve the new Comprehensive Plan … more
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Five seek three Wallkill School Board seats
This year’s Board of Education for the Wallkill Central School District has three open seats with five candidates running. This year’s candidates are Joseph LoCicero [incumbent], Dustin … more
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$82 million budget, $44 million capital project on Wallkill ballot
Residents of the Wallkill Central School District will go to the polls on May 17 to vote on an $82 million school budget, and a $44 million capital improvement project, in addition to choosing three … more
Arrest made in school bomb threat
On May 6,  the City of Newburgh Police Department arrested a 17-year-old Newburgh resident pursuant to a collaborative investigation with the New York State Police, the Hudson Valley Safe … more
At the Grand Opening of 845 Halal (l. - r.) Mayor Torrance Harvey, Aaqib Majeed, Rafiq Majeed and Councilman Anthony Grice.
845 Halal opens on Broadway
Newburgh City Council members and community partners joined owners and staff of 845 Halal, located at 216 Broadway, to celebrate its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting. 845 Halal, is … more
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Open Studio Tours happening this weekend
If you have ever wanted to visit a working artist’s studio you will have the chance to do so this weekend in Milton and Marlborough. An Open Studio Tour is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday … more
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May 3, 2022 - Albany, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul announces her appointment of Congressman Antonio Delgado as Lieutenant Governor during a news conference in the Red Room at the State Capitol. (Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
Delgado appointed Lieutenant Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul Tuesday announced that she is appointing Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Delgado currently represents New York’s 19th … more
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan and Sen. Michelle Hinchey (center) are surrounded by United Healthcare workers Gabriel Valles, Sam Suarez and Malcolm Olaker, county legislators Herb Litts, Gina Hansut and Tom Corcoran, Lloyd Police Chief James Janso and town Supervisor Dave Plavchak, station owner Mickey Jamal and others to show their support of the gas tax relief program that is coming June 1.
Gas relief at the pump starts June 1
Last Thursday a bipartisan coalition, led by State Sen. Michelle Hinchey and Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, announced temporary cuts of 16 cents per gallon through the state while Ryan and the … more
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Marlboro approves $61.4 million budget for 2022-23
After several months in development, the Marlboro School Board has approved a $61,498,000 budget for the 2022-23 school year. With the recent passage of the New York State budget, Foundation Aid … more
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This year’s Spring Gala honored (l.-r.) Lenny Auchmoody, Pattie Steffens and Peter Miller.
Highland Foundation hosts Spring Gala
On April 23 the Highland Educational Foundation sponsored a Spring Gala at Novella’s in New Paltz. Their Facebook page states that the Foundation, “assists with fundraising efforts that … more
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Orange County Historian Johanna Porr-Yaun (l) and Joan Porr unveil the Pomeroy Historic Marker for Highland Gardens, the home and nursery lands of Andrew Jackson Downing.
Historic marker unveiled
Newburgh residents gathered on Friday, April 29 at the Shelter House in Downing Park for the unveiling and dedication of a marker for Newburgh native Andrew Jackson Downing. Orange County Historian … more
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Online threats continue at Newburgh schools
Recent online threats made against the Newburgh Enlarged City School District were addressed in a statement from the district superintendent to the students, parents, teachers and stakeholders. … more
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New Windsor Police Chief Robert Doss presents Deputy Chief Michael C. Farbent a plaque commemorating and thanking Farbent for his 37 years of service to the town.
Deputy Police Chief calls it a career
After 37 years of service, New Windsor Deputy Police Chief Michael C. Farbent made his final walkout from the department, joined by his family, friends, and fellow officers. Farbent first joined … more
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Christopher W. Eachus joined by his wife Kimberly speaks before supporters.
Eachus to seek State Assembly seat
Former Orange County Legislator Christopher W. Eachus has announced his intention to run for the 99th District Assembly seat. “This is an important seat,” Eachus said to the crowd … more
Newburgh honors longtime educator
Family, friends, community members, former students and athletes, colleagues, fellow teachers and supporters joined together on Monday, May 2 to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Ronald L. Jackson … more
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Pictured, HGTV Home Town Kickstart’s Jeremiah Brent, Madison Avenue Fine Children’s Clothing Boutique owner Karen Kaiser Sharp, her daughter Madison Bauer, HGTV’s Nate Berkus and Kaiser Sharp’s husband Chris Bauer.
Children’s boutique gets a TV makeover
In 2000, Karen Kaiser Sharp of New Windsor, opened the doors of her photography studio, Karen Kaiser Sharp Photography, on Main Street in Cornwall never knowing what her future might hold. Then two … more
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Willy Cancel
Ex Walden firefighter killed in Ukraine
A former Orange County resident and Walden Volunteer Firefighter is the first known American casualty of the war in Ukraine. Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, was killed Monday while working for a military … more
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