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DA warns of summer drug and alcohol dangers
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler last week reminded members of the public of the important safety choices that need to be made as we head into the summer months. In recent … more
Second Newburgh School Budget vote planned for June 18
Newburgh voters will go back to the polls on June 18 for a second vote on the 2024-25 school budget, which was defeated in the May 21 vote. District Clerk Matthew McCoy confirmed this week that … more
City of Newburgh to celebrate Pride Month
The City of Newburgh will host a flag raising ceremony on Saturday, June 1 st to usher in the beginning of Pride Month, and to recognize and celebrate the central role of LGBTQ+ Americans in shaping … more
School budget fails; candidates await results
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District 2024-2025 School Budget of $360.4 million did not pass on Tuesday, May 21. The unofficial count as of Thursday, May 23, was 988 votes yes and 1,091 no for … more
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Group to oppose Modena warehouse project
An organization of concerned citizens from Plattekill, Gardiner, and neighboring Hudson Valley communities has formed to oppose the construction of a 75-bay trucking warehouse proposed on State Route … more
Village of Montgomery hosts first LPC Workshop
The Village of Montgomery’s residents got a taste of the NY Forward Program last Wednesday, May 20 during the Local Planning Community’s (LPC) first public workshop, where participants … more
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Commercial hangar project approved
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has approved leases for two corporate jet hangar projects at New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), totaling over 300,000 square feet and … more
Marlborough honors fallen heroes
American Legion VP Tom Schroeder opened the Marlboro Memorial Day ceremony saying, “Today we honor the more than one million men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation while … more
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The city council, last fall, approved a plan to relocate the bust of the Italian poet from the library courtyard to Downing Park, where it originally stood.
What will become of Dante at Newburgh Free Library?
The courtyard plaza of the Newburgh Free Library has been the home of a bust of renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri for over three decades. Plans were announced in December 2023 to relocate the … more
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American Legion Commander John Gallagher spoke of preserving the memories of past wars.
Highland parade goes on under darkened skies
Hundreds gathered Monday morning as the Town of Lloyd held its Memorial Day Parade to pay homage to lives lost and honor those who have served their country. Spearheaded by the American Legion … more
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Montgomery mourns Walt Lindner
Residents of Montgomery stood in silence after Walt Lindner a 50-year village resident and former trustee, passed away on Sunday, May 19. Linder was incredibly dedicated to the village and served … more
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Montgomery Village Police Department receives $200,000 tech grant
The Village of Montgomery board revealed promising updates during its May 21 meeting, including an upcoming public hearing for the water moratorium and an upgrade to the police department’s … more
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OC Transit work delays still irk Walden officials
Representatives from Orange County Transit appeared at Walden’s May 21 meeting to answer the village board’s most burning question: what steps has the bus company taken to connect its … more
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Plattekill remembers their sacrifice
  After a Parade came down from the Platekill Town Hall, Saturday to gather at the Veterans Memorial at the town park, Supervisor Dean DePew welcomed everyone to the annual Memorial Day … more
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Derrick Wynkoop holding up his Ottaway Medal and “Wynkoopoly” at the Walden Saving Bank’s headquarters in the Town of montgomery.
Wynkoop awarded coveted Ottaway Medal
Every year, Vision Hudson Valley awards a recipient with the Ottaway Medal during its annual dinner, commemorating individuals devoted to serving Orange County and contributing to their local … more
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City and Town of Newburgh remember their war dead
Residents of the Town of Newburgh and the City of Newburgh honored their veterans with solemn memorial services and celebrated the Memorial Day weekend with parades and cheers. The Town of Newburgh … more
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The Wallkill Valley honors its war dead
Despite rainy weather threatening to dampen the day, Orange County residents proudly marched through their streets on Monday, May 27 during Memorial Day, a time to remember veterans who lost their … more
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Extraterrestrial world comes to life again in Pine Bush
The Town of Crawford will be holding its 13th annual UFO Fair on Main Street Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., inviting alien enthusiasts from across the community to take part in themed activities … more
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Approximately 650 graduates were awarded their degrees last week.
SUNY Orange celebrates 74th commencement
Flexibility was the word of the day on Thursday (May 23) at SUNY Orange as the College hosted three separate Commencement ceremonies, one that was moved indoors due to morning thunderstorms and two … more
The traditional Memorial Day reading of the names of those killed in combat, has been moved inside to VFW Post 973 at 3 p.m.
New location for Newburgh Memorial Day Service
Because of anticipated inclement weather in the forecast for Monday afternoon, the scheduled reading of the names of those killed in combat since World War I has been moved from its traditional spot, … more
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