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Desmond Campus presents Art of Antique Bottle Detecting with Alex Prizgintas
Have you ever come across that lone bottle residing on your kitchen shelf or living room counter begging to tell a story? Today, it is often forgotten how glass bottles were once a primary method of … more
Karen Gersch, a founder of the Big Apple Circus, will collaborate with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra to close out the 2023-24 season.
Orchestra season closes with ‘Symfunny Circus’
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) closes its 2023- 24 season on Saturday, July 27 at 4 p.m. at Aquinas Hall on the Mount Saint Mary College campus in Newburgh. The show promises to … more
The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry struck by a tree branch.
Wallkill’s Loaves & Fishes damaged by falling tree
The Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, an outreach ministry of the Wallkill Reformed Church located at 45 Bridge Street, suffered major structural damage last Tuesday, July 16 after a large tree branch … more
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Board president acknowledges ‘unrefined’ comment
The Newburgh Board of Education auditorium at 124 Grand Street was nearly filled again on Tuesday, July 16 with district parents, teachers and community members. The Tuesday night meeting followed a … more
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UCRRA rejects landfills in Plattekill
Last week, Marc Ryder, Executive Director of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA), informed the Plattekill Town Board that his agency has all but eliminated Plattekill as a future … more
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Crawford wants a sports complex
Residents and council members of Crawford have had one thing on their minds over the last few months: winning the next New York Forward grant and using the money to promote a healthier, more … more
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City of Newburgh not hiring a new police commissioner
The City of Newburgh plans to move forward without a police commissioner. The position will remain unfunded and not be filled at this time. An open discussion on the future of the position was held … more
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Old condo project resurrected
Two lightly-attended public hearings, the Buttermilk Falls expansion project and the proposed solar farm on Bingham Road dominated the Marlborough Planning Board’s Monday, July 15 meeting. … more
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Former teacher rebuked at board meeting
Former Newburgh special education teacher Richard Desiderio appeared at the Newburgh Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, July 16 to speak before the board and public. Parents and other public … more
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This view looks north past the driveway for 101 Old Indian Trail. Because part of the roadway collapsed, the road stopped just past the driveway for more than a year.
Collapsed portion of Old Indian Trail is reopened
For the first time since April, Old Indian Trail is open from its south end at Old Indian Road through its northern terminus at Milton Landing Park. The announcement came at the Monday, July 22 … more
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Ulster Fair offers sensory safe space
Nothing says summer in the lower Mid-Hudson region more than the Ulster County Fair. Since 1838, the fair has been a staple in the community, and each year nearby residents flock to the fairgrounds … more
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The Wild family in front of Buddy and Alice’s gazebo, holding up plaques dedicated to the couple.
Crawford dedicates walking trail gazebo to Wild family
Runners trekking through the Crawford Walking Trail last Thursday, July 18 may have stumbled on a party at the intersection of the trail’s gentle and difficult routes. This gathering celebrated … more
Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson presents a check for $23,000 to the Highland Hose Company. Pictured L-R: Michael Gaffney, Deputy Director-Ulster County Dept of Emergency Services; Mike Schaeffer, Gina Hansut , Ulster County Legislature; Nathan Peura, Alan Barone, Fire Commissioner, Nicholas Rosenkranse, Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, George Monteverdi, Peter D. Miller, Chief, Roger LaForge, David Plavchak, Town of Lloyd Supervisor; and Everett Erichsen, Director-Ulster County Dept of Emergency Services.
Assemblyman secures funds for Plattekill, Highland
  Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson recently secured funding for the Plattekill Library and the Highland Hose Company.   On July 18, Jacobson presented a check for $15,000 to the … more
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Montgomery ZBA rejects QuickChek’s area variances
The Town of Montgomery Zoning Board of Appeals, in the latest of several discussions surrounding the QuickChek proposed for Scott’s Corners, denied four of the applicant’s five area … more
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The Montgomery facility is expected to be completed by October.
Construction for Hudson Valley Food Bank goes swimmingly
The Montgomery Town Board received several updates for the Hudson Valley Food Bank during its last meeting on Wednesday, July 17, among other discussions regarding Real Deal Management and property … more
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Plattekill to partner with Special Olympics
Last week, the Plattekill Town Board supported a motion to partner with the Southern Region of the Day Community Opportunities Program [DCOP] that will be holding a series of Special Olympic Games … more
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Walden tables residency requirements
The Walden Village board, after mulling over the decision for the past few meetings, passed a local law that prevents double parking on East Avenue during the village’s July 16 meeting, … more
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A captivating double dutch performance.
City of Newburgh community comes together at McLymore Square
Residents and families celebrated the fourth annual Anti-Violence-Newburgh Community Day on Saturday, June 29 in Newburgh. Food, music and activities for all united the community for an afternoon of … more
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Tom Schroeder, of the Marlborough American Legion [L] stands with three generations of Boys State attendees, [L-R] Dr. Anthony Pascale (wearing his original T-shirt), Christian Pascale and Nick Pascale.
Three Generations from Marlborough attend Boys State
  It is rare for two generations of the same family to attend the summer Boys State program, but in Marlborough three generations hold the distinction; Dr. Anthony Pascale in 1967, his son … more
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Last Saturday evening the Highland Business Association hosted a traditional Block Party in the hamlet of Highland. The sidewalks were transformed into outdoor bistros for the event as the association held a Murder Mystery where ‘Detectives’ signed up and received ‘clues’ that had to be verified inside of the stores in the hamlet.
Highland hosts a summer block party
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