Local news
Sort by: Featured Most recent
2975 results total, viewing 2421 - 2440
Newburgh woman creates online vintage shop
Town of Newburgh resident Jessica Barr, 22, decided to chase her dreams following her graduation from SUNY New Paltz. For her, that meant making the switch from pursuing her journalism major to … more
|
Athletes from Leonard Lee’s Hook Elite Boxing have headed to Louisiana for the national championship for boxing.
Newburgh boxers head to national championship
Athletes from Hook Elite Boxing, owned and operated by Newburgh resident Leonard Lee, have headed to Louisiana for the national championship for boxing. Eleven youth boxers, including both girls and … more
|
Proposed VC budget shows 2.66 percent increase
The superintendent’s proposed budget for 2021-2022 that was presented at last Monday night’s Valley Central School District Board of Education meeting featured a 2.66 percent increase … more
|
PB projects moving along
At a Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education meeting last month, Michael Pacella, assistant superintendent for business, provided updates to the district’s capital improvements … more
|
The stone church dates back to 1911.
Maybrook parishioners fight to keep their church open
The Archdiocese of New York is considering closing the Catholic Church of The Assumption in Maybrook. Parishioner Joe Raiti noted that the potential closure is a matter of economics and manpower. … more
|
Kaden MacGregor meets the Easter Bunny for the very first time, Saturday, at the Drive-Thru Easter Event in Pine Bush.
Easter Bunny pays a drive-in visit to PB
The Town of Crawford Police Benevolent Association (PBA) held a drive-thru Easter event on Saturday, March 27 at the Pine Bush High School. Drivers were directed through the parking lot to a station … more
|
Gardiner Board revisits short-term rental law
The Town Board of Gardiner held a special meeting March 16 to further discuss the controversial short term rental law, but left without any concrete resolutions. The members did, however, … more
|
Departing mayor: goodbye and thanks
The Walden Village Board meeting on Tuesday, March 23 was Susan Taylor’s last as mayor and she offered some parting remarks in the waning moments of the gathering. She has served on the village … more
|
Leaders rally for economic relief to excluded workers
On Wednesday, March 24, community leaders and activists came together at the Safe Harbors Green in Newburgh to call for a $3.5 billion excluded workers fund, which would support undocumented workers, … more
|
Mohonk Preserve to add 25 ‘forever wild’ acres
The massive Mohonk Preserve may soon grow by nearly 25 acres, which seems insignificant compared to its 8,000 existing acres, but is being done with the intention of better protecting the Hudson … more
|
Local and state officials held a press conference on Wednesday, March 24 calling for support of the Asian American Pacific Islander community and taking a stand against hate crimes.
Local officials show support for Asian-American community
In mid-March, six women of Asian descent (and two others) were killed in shootings at spas in the Atlanta area, sparking anti-racism rallies across the country. It comes after a year of hate towards … more
|
Amthor to retire as Newburgh Police Chief
The City of Newburgh announces the retirement of Police Chief Arnold “Butch” Amthor.   Amthor’s career in law enforcement spans over 35 years. His early experience … more
An aerial view of the proposed Assisted Living facility on Route 9W in Lloyd.
Environmental issues face Villages
On Tuesday, March 16 members of the Lloyd Town and Planning Boards met in a joint meeting to discuss the Village in the Hudson Valley project that has been proposed by developer Mark Sanderson for … more
|
No summer camp in Marlborough?
Sorry kids — Summer camp in Marlborough may be suspended for a second year in a row. At the March 22 Town Board meeting, Town Supervisor Al Lanzetta solemnly relayed that there may be too … more
|
The delivery crew behind the St. Patrick’s Day dinner: (l-r.) Bob McKay, June Valentino, Frank Cafarchio, Dale Cafarchio, Stephen Jennison, Rosemary Wein, Jerry Wein, Ed Bozydaj, Al Lanzetta, Anna Rhoades, Freddie Callo, Charles “Chip” Kent and Howard Baker.
A Touch of Ireland for Marlborough Seniors
Although celebrations and parades for St. Patrick’s Day have been curtailed because of Covid 19, the Marlboro-Milton Lions Club delivered a little bit of Irish cheer to their town’s … more
|
A rendering of the main building for a newly proposed Stewart’s Shop at the corner of Route 9W and Chapel Hill Road .
Stewart’s site plan under review
The Stewart’s Shops Corporation is seeking to construct a 3,850 sq/ft convenience/gas station in the Highway Business District on the corner of Route 9W and Chapel Hill Road in the Town of … more
|
The family of Miguel Lugo, who died after practice on March 1 after the first day of football practice, at the 25-yard line of the Wallkill High School football fields, where Lugo’s number was painted into the turf. The Town of Plattekill wants to plant a tree in his memory at the town park.
Plattekill approves town-wide yard sale
A sign that points to an emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic is the scheduling of events. The Plattekill Town Board began that process last week when it approved a town-wide yard sale for September. … more
|
The Newburgh City Club, as it appeared in 1975.
City seeks proposals for historic properties
Three city-owned properties located in “the heart of the city’s east end historic district,” are now seeking development proposals. Two of the three have been up for grabs before, … more
|
Deadline looms for police reform plans
Last spring, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order that required each municipality across New York State to create a police reform and reinvention plan that is guided by the police … more
|
Ruff Ryders
The City of Newburgh unanimously voted on Monday, March 22 to enter an agreement with Ruff Ryders to the Rescue, a violence interrupter organization that would potentially curb violence and crime in … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 119 | 120 | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124 | 125 … 149 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.