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The Bakatsias family, pictured L-R Michael, Dimitrios, Eleni, Taso and Taki.
Court of Honor ceremony held for local Eagle Scout
  On March 1 Anastasios ‘Taso’ Bakatsias officially became an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony that was held at the Highland Presbyterian Church.   At the … more
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Former Newburgh Free Academy Football Coach Bill Bianco, holding the Section 9 trophy his team won in 2021.
Newburgh football program moving on from Coach Bianco, staff
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District appears to be moving on from head football coach Bill Bianco and his coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season, following an investigation into alleged Code … more
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Matt Fascaldi
Fascaldi launches campaign for 15th Legislative District
Matt Fascaldi has announced his candidacy for Orange County Legislature in District 15, offering residents, he says, “a uniquely experienced and dedicated public servant”. District 15 … more
Highland Falls holds 10th annual Saint Patrick’s Parade
“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” Last Saturday dawned a beautiful day, with temperatures in the mid-50s and … more
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Ulster County seeks public input on Behavioral Health Services
The Ulster County Department of Mental Health and the Community Services Board are inviting residents to participate in upcoming public input sessions to help shape the future of behavioral health … more
Highland Falls Repair Café set for April 26
Got a broken lamp? Or a skirt with a busted seam? Or a bike that desperately needs some attention? Luckily for the residents of the Town of Highlands, the next Repair Café is coming on … more
Blooming Commons project presented to New Windsor Planning Board
The New Windsor Planning Board welcomed the project Blooming Commons LLC, represented by Joseph Minuta of Minuta Architecture, PLLC to their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 26. The project was … more
The Storm King Theater, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, opened on July 3, 1935. It remained open until the late 1980s and was then purchased in 1997 by Ray Yannone. He’s been trying to reopen it for years, but is hopeful to be more successful with the backing of nearly $800,000 in grant money from NY Forward.
Storm King Associates makes push to re-open village theater
Ray Yannone, of Storm King Associates, along with his daughter, Elizabeth Bruschi, have appeared before the Cornwall-on-Hudson Planning Board twice to present plans to reopen the historic Storm King … more
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Become a Phenology Monitor at Black Rock Forest
On Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., an in-person training will take place at Black Rock Forest for the 2025 Phenology Monitoring Program. Those interested can join an existing group of … more
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivers her annual State of the County Message.
Metzger highlights Housing, Mental Health Services, and Climate Initiatives
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivered her 2025 State of the County address recently at SUNY Ulster, highlighting progress on affordable housing, mental health services, climate resilience, … more
New York State Homeland Security & Emergency Services Program Analyst Antony Batino welcomes more than 50 people to the Highland Falls Senior Center for a Citizens Preparedness Corps training last week.
Homeland Security prepares Highland Falls residents for disaster response
Well over 50 area residents gathered at the Highland Falls Senior Center the evening of February 21-- for something that wasn’t quite a social gathering, and maybe couldn’t be called fun, … more
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Firefighters battle barn fire in Walden; one person injured
Firefighters responded to a barn fire late Thursday night on Plains Road in Walden, authorities said. The Walden Fire Department arrived at 127 Plains Road around 10:30 p.m. and confirmed a … more
Maher discussing correctional facility work conditions during his conference.
WCF officers join statewide strike
Officers and staff members from more than 30 New York State correctional facilities have gone on strike, protesting for better working conditions after years of mistreatment. The Wallkill … more
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Josh Wojehowski
Wojehowski announces re-election bid
Josh Wojehowski took over as Cornwall town supervisor in January 2022. Now halfway through his second two-year term, the supervisor announced this week that he will again run for re-election. … more
Authors Carrie Robinson, Glenda Faison-Crawford and Mayor Torrance Harvey are recognized as local Black authors in the Hudson Valley and share excerpts from their books.
Mt. Carmel Church hosts Black History Month Celebration
The Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley celebrated and honored Black History Month with their event “Words Are Forever” on Friday, February 21 at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ DOC. … more
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Fort Montgomery’s Annie Scott, shown here with her granddaughter Alice, will lead this year’s Saint Patrick’s Parade in Highland Falls on March 1.
Annie Scott to lead 10th annual Highlands Saint Patrick’s Parade
The tenth annual Town of Highlands Saint Patrick’s Parade will take place on Saturday, March 1 … and the grand marshal is Fort Montgomery’s Annie Scott! The parade will step off … more
Marlborough Board approves event-venue settlement
  On Monday, February 24, the Marlborough Town Board approved a settlement agreement between the town and the owners of the Some Place Upstate resort property on Mount Rose Road. This … more
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Town of Lloyd holds Tri-Board meeting
Last week the Town of Lloyd held their first tri-board meeting of 2025 where members of the Town, Planning and Zoning boards met to discuss and update everyone on important town issues.   … more
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Plattekill compiles final tally of ARPA Funds
Recently, Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew released several spread sheets containing the final tally and breakdown of what the town spent the money they received under the ARPA [American Rescue Plan … more
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Dwayne Jordan
Jordan to challenge Ramos for legislative seat
Dwayne Jordan of the Town of Newburgh has announced his run for Orange County Legislator in 2025, looking to claim the District 4 seat. The district encompasses the Town and City of Newburgh and the … more
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