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Chief Joseph Ryan
Plattekill police chief had prior incident with vehicle
A little more than four months before Plattekill Police Chief Joseph Ryan crashed his patrol car in New Jersey last September while visiting relatives that eventually led to a one-month suspension, … more
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has been added to the curriculum.
Marlboro unveils education action plans
Last week, all three Marlboro Schools presented their educational action plans to the school board. Superintendent Michael Rydell said discussions began at the start of this school year when the … more
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Highland starts 2023-24 budget discussions
Last week Highland School Business Administrator Lindsay Eidel kicked off the 2023-24 budget season with the first of many presentations that will eventually lead to the May 16th budget vote by the … more
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Plattekill finally rid of strange barrels
The seven mysterious barrels that were discovered at the Town of Plattekill transfer station more than six months ago have been finally discarded. Councilman Dean DePew Sr., who revealed the … more
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Ryan takes oath of office at West Point
Congressman Ryan took his oath of office at West Point, Sunday, becoming the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress. The oath was administered by Senate Majority Leader Chuck … more
Legislators call for free school lunch in state budget
Legislator Megan Sperry (District 17 – New Paltz, Rifton), the author of 2022 Resolution No. 493 “Urging New York State Governor And New York State Legislature To Adopt Legislation … more
Ali T. Muhammad, Anusha Mehar and RD McLymore
Muhammad, Mehar and McLymore announce council candidacy
The City of Newburgh at-large council seat race has added more names to the list with Ali T. Muhammad, first time candidate Anusha Mehar and first time candidate RD McLymore making official … more
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Antisemitic graffiti discovered at NFA
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County addressed reported anti semitic graffiti found in the bathrooms of Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus in an open letter of support to the Newburgh … more
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Judge E. Loren Williams leads Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson as he takes the oath of office for the 104th Assembly District alongside Mayor Torrance Harvey.
Jacobson begins third term
Jonathan Jacobson, surrounded by friends, colleagues and supporters, was sworn in for a third term as assemblyman for the 104th New York State Assembly District by New York State Supreme Court … more
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Weigand’s Tavern located at 326 Liberty St.
Weigand’s Tavern finds new life in the city
After decades of disrepair and idleness, Weigand’s Tavern at 326 Liberty Street, has been completed and breathes a new, reconstructed life into the City of Newburgh with the hopes of becoming a … more
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Newburgh native Chef Charles “Chuck” Bivona gears up to open the doors of his new pasta deli, Bivona’s Simply Pasta, on Liberty Street in the City of Newburgh.
A Passion for Pasta
With the grand opening weeks away, Bivona’s Simply Pasta is ready to bring a passion for pasta back to Newburgh. Situated just steps away from Washington’s Headquarters, Bivona’s … more
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Trustees debate Walden rental law
The Walden Village Board has introduced and discussed a new short term rental local law for several meetings, and now they’re debating if it’s even worth the time. Short term rentals … more
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Shawangunk weighs tax breaks
The Shawangunk Town Board was asked to consider adopting a local law that would make volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers eligible for a 10 percent tax reduction on their property … more
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Legislator Robert Sassi (l.) presenting Rory Holmes with a Distinguished Service Award from Orange County.
Crawford councilman stepping down
Longtime planning board member and town councilman Rory Holmes is officially resigning from the Crawford Town Board after 13 years of service for both boards. Holmes’ announced his plans of … more
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Randi Picarello
Business Council head runs for trustee
A Village of Montgomery election is coming up in March, and longtime area resident Randi Picarello has formally stated her intent to run. The executive director of the Business Council of Greater … more
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Anita Vandermark (seated) cut the ribbon last week to open the new Anita L. Vandermark Community Center in Walden.
Walden’s Community Center now open for business
Walden’s brand new Anita L. Vandermark Community Center was jam-packed this past Thursday to support the grand opening of the long-awaited building. The project, which Recreation Coordinator … more
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The Amazon warehouse located at 500 Hudson Valley Avenue in New Windsor received a letter and citations following Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation.
Amazon warehouse cited in OSHA investigation
The United States Department of Labor, through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] have cited several warehouses under Amazon for failing to keep workers safe, exposed to … more
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Orange County to host free Recycle Coach webinar
Orange County’s Division of Environmental Facilities and Services (EF&S) will participate in a free webinar hosted by Sustainable Warwick and “Recycle Coach” which is a free … more
Greenlight Networks announces $9 Million expansion into Hudson Valley
Greenlight Networks (“Greenlight”), the leading fiber-to-the-home provider in New York State, announced today that it is bringing its sought-after fiber optic Internet network into the … more
A coordinated effort by Rolling Thunder, Home Pro Exteriors and Owens Corning put a new roof on the home of Navy Veteran Raymond and his wife Denise Thompson in Highland. Pictured L-R Pete Szulewski, Ron Dibble, homeowners Denise and Raymond Thompson, daughter Gina Iudica, Charley Alonge, Sue and Ron Orts.
Roof Deployment Project aids a Highland Veteran
A simple well-timed phone call led to the installation of a new roof for Veteran Raymond Thompson. This was made possible through a program, known as the Roof Deployment Project, through … more
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