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Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan and Sen. Michelle Hinchey (center) are surrounded by United Healthcare workers Gabriel Valles, Sam Suarez and Malcolm Olaker, county legislators Herb Litts, Gina Hansut and Tom Corcoran, Lloyd Police Chief James Janso and town Supervisor Dave Plavchak, station owner Mickey Jamal and others to show their support of the gas tax relief program that is coming June 1.
Gas relief at the pump starts June 1
Last Thursday a bipartisan coalition, led by State Sen. Michelle Hinchey and Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, announced temporary cuts of 16 cents per gallon through the state while Ryan and the … more
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Marlboro approves $61.4 million budget for 2022-23
After several months in development, the Marlboro School Board has approved a $61,498,000 budget for the 2022-23 school year. With the recent passage of the New York State budget, Foundation Aid … more
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This year’s Spring Gala honored (l.-r.) Lenny Auchmoody, Pattie Steffens and Peter Miller.
Highland Foundation hosts Spring Gala
On April 23 the Highland Educational Foundation sponsored a Spring Gala at Novella’s in New Paltz. Their Facebook page states that the Foundation, “assists with fundraising efforts that … more
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Orange County Historian Johanna Porr-Yaun (l) and Joan Porr unveil the Pomeroy Historic Marker for Highland Gardens, the home and nursery lands of Andrew Jackson Downing.
Historic marker unveiled
Newburgh residents gathered on Friday, April 29 at the Shelter House in Downing Park for the unveiling and dedication of a marker for Newburgh native Andrew Jackson Downing. Orange County Historian … more
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Online threats continue at Newburgh schools
Recent online threats made against the Newburgh Enlarged City School District were addressed in a statement from the district superintendent to the students, parents, teachers and stakeholders. … more
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New Windsor Police Chief Robert Doss presents Deputy Chief Michael C. Farbent a plaque commemorating and thanking Farbent for his 37 years of service to the town.
Deputy Police Chief calls it a career
After 37 years of service, New Windsor Deputy Police Chief Michael C. Farbent made his final walkout from the department, joined by his family, friends, and fellow officers. Farbent first joined … more
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Christopher W. Eachus joined by his wife Kimberly speaks before supporters.
Eachus to seek State Assembly seat
Former Orange County Legislator Christopher W. Eachus has announced his intention to run for the 99th District Assembly seat. “This is an important seat,” Eachus said to the crowd … more
Newburgh honors longtime educator
Family, friends, community members, former students and athletes, colleagues, fellow teachers and supporters joined together on Monday, May 2 to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Ronald L. Jackson … more
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Pictured, HGTV Home Town Kickstart’s Jeremiah Brent, Madison Avenue Fine Children’s Clothing Boutique owner Karen Kaiser Sharp, her daughter Madison Bauer, HGTV’s Nate Berkus and Kaiser Sharp’s husband Chris Bauer.
Children’s boutique gets a TV makeover
In 2000, Karen Kaiser Sharp of New Windsor, opened the doors of her photography studio, Karen Kaiser Sharp Photography, on Main Street in Cornwall never knowing what her future might hold. Then two … more
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Willy Cancel
Ex Walden firefighter killed in Ukraine
A former Orange County resident and Walden Volunteer Firefighter is the first known American casualty of the war in Ukraine. Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, was killed Monday while working for a military … more
11th hour budget adoption
With no village treasurer and a deputy treasurer out on maternity leave, it fell to Walden Village manager John Revella to sharpen his pencil last week for the adoption of the 2022-23 budget. The … more
Maybrook’s historic Blake Homestead is the new home of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber to host ribbon cutting at Maybrook HQ
The Orange County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting on May 19 to officially open its new headquarters in Maybrook. The chamber moved its headquarters from Goshen to Maybrook’s … more
Map shows two proposed Critical Environmental Areas in purple as well as an existing one (in green) in the Town of Shawangunk.
Town hears pitch to create Critical Environmental Areas
The Montgomery Town Board heard from members of its Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) and the general public last week which sought to protect two critical watersheds within its … more
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Solar project in the works for Maybrook
It will take a while to complete all the required processes but assuming all goes well with government approvals, Maybrook could have its first solar panel project, one that Pine Bush realtor Richard … more
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Plaque dedicating the tree to Samuel W. Wright.
Walden honors Samuel E. Wright on Arbor Day
To celebrate Arbor Day 2022, children from Walden Elementary and the Bruderhof Community gathered around a tree planted in James Olley Park to commemorate the late Samuel E. Wright on Thursday, April … more
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Walden Savings Bank commemorates 150th anniversary
Walden Savings Bank last week celebrated 150 years with two significant events that honored its history and its legacy of community-first services, and introduced the next era of digital … more
Sarah Dineen created Healing the Heroes.
First Responder offers emotional support to others
With a career in emergency medical services spanning nearly three decades, New Windsor resident Sarah Dineen is no stranger to the trials of working in the field. The impact of the job can often … more
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St. Joseph’s Day dinner returns
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the St. Joseph’s Day Dinner returned to St. Mary’s Hall in Marlboro last Saturday evening. This year marked the 32nd time the Italian Heritage … more
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Walk for Housing celebrates community
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh hosted in-person their 23rd annual Walk for Housing in an effort to raise funds and community awareness for affordable housing. The walking event raised … more
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Safe Harbors celebrates Earth Day weekend with a cleanup
City of Newburgh residents partook in the 10th annual Newburgh Community Cleanup [NCC] day hosted by Safe Harbors of the Hudson during Earth Day weekend. The NCC is a city-wide initiative where … more
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