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Orange County warns about online and social media holiday scams
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and District Attorney David M. Hoovler are urging residents to remain alert for internet and social media-based shopping scams as the holiday … more
Newburgh DMV office to re-open
Orange  County’s Newburgh Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office will re-open on Thursday, November 12th. As a precautionary measure, the Middletown DMV will remain closed until … more
William Herlihy
Herlihy named chief of WPD
Last Tuesday, the Village of Walden announced the promotion of William Herlihy to chief of police effective Oct. 28. He previously served as Walden’s provisional chief of police, beginning … more
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More trees, flowers and potted plants
The Village Preservation Committee held a meeting Friday to discuss their findings from their placemaking tour of Montgomery’s three villages on Oct. 17 and develop new ideas. The Village … more
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Shawangunk adopts 2021 budget
After there were no comments during the public hearing, the Shawangunk Town Board promptly adopted the 2021 budget at their meeting Thursday. The adopted budget remains largely unchanged from the … more
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An honor guard stands at attention during Sunday’s Veteran’s Day ceremony.
Thirteen new bricks dedicated at Veteran’s Memorial
Covid and unseasonably mild weather may have changed the look of Walden’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, but the village still remembered its veterans on Sunday. Allowances for social … more
Town of Crawford hires two new police officers
The Crawford Town Board held a brief special meeting on Monday, November 9 to vote on approval of the hiring of two full-time Crawford police officers. The meeting was necessary to stay within … more
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Sweeney’s Irish Pub owner Gary Sweeney stands in front of his restaurant. The pub remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced many restaurants to close.
Restaurants struggle to stay afloat during pandemic
It is no secret that the restaurant industry has struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey released by the National Restaurant Association on Sept. 14, nearly one in six … more
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Maybrook plans for the holiday season
Halloween went so well in Maybrook, village officials are hopeful the Christmas tree lighting goes equally well — assuming Gov. Andrew Cuomo or County Executive Steve Neuhaus do not ban such … more
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Sonia Lewis (left) stands with Montgomery Town Supervisor Brian Maher (right) after receiving her citizen of the month award.
Sonia Lewis named TOM Citizen of the Month
Sonia Lewis was named the Town of Montgomery Citizen of the Month for November at Thursday’s town board meeting. Lewis received the award for her community involvement. In particular, she … more
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Jessica Lopez was last seen alive on Nov. 3, 2019.
Murder charges for death of missing Newburgh woman
On November 3, 2019, 36-year-old Jessica Lopez went missing and on Friday, November 6 of this year, District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced murder charges for her death. At this time, the body … more
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Diversity Officer might have to wait
Back in mid-August, lifelong resident Genesis Ramos was hired as the City of Newburgh’s new Equity and Diversity Consultant, with a long term plan of proposing a Chief Diversity Officer … more
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Gas Land Petroleum has been approved for its rezoning from its current R-3 residential district to the adjacent B zoning district and will begin planning for its renovations.
Town approves rezoning, makeover for Gasland
Gas Land Petroleum, located at Fifth Avenue and Route 52, has been approved by the Newburgh Town Board for its rezoning request. They asked to be rezoned from its current R-3 residential district to … more
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Pay raises proposed for council members
With the proposed 2021 budget, the councilmembers would see an increase in their pay if passed. Members receive an annual $9,000 salary. The budget proposes an increase to $12,000 a year. The … more
Skoufis announces graffiti cleanup of utility boxes
Early October Senator James Skoufis announced that he secured a commitment from Central Hudson to clean up and remove graffiti from utility boxes in the City of Newburgh. This is just one of … more
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New Windsor budget stays under the tax cap
The Town of New Windsor held a public hearing for the town budget during the Wednesday, November 4 Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. New Windsor Town Supervisor George Meyers said that they were able … more
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Marlborough Judge Kraiza is re-elected
Last Tuesday, voters in the Town of Marlborough sent Republican Michael Kraiza back to the bench for another four-year term as their town Justice. The unofficial tally, last updated Nov. 4 at 2:34 … more
Lloyd set to approve $11.4 million budget
For the past few weeks, Lloyd town officials worked to reduce their 2021 budget by nearly $1 million, which brought them under the state’s 1.56% tax cap. Previously, a majority of the board … more
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Marlboro Supt. lands new contract
Last week the Marlboro Board of Education renewed Michael Brooks’ contract as Superintendent of Schools. It runs from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024. The contract outlines key areas of … more
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Plattekill adopts preliminary $5.8m budget
Last week the Plattekill Town Board approved their 2021 Preliminary Budget, which will become their final budget at their next meeting on November 18. The budget appropriations total is … more
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