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Winona Lake firefighters responded to Whoos Sports Bar, early Wednesday morning, after a vehicle slammed into the building.
Accident closes 17K, damages sports bar
Town of Newburgh Police responded to a two-vehicle rollover incident, Wednesday, resulting in one vehicle careening into the Whoos Sports Bar   at 150 State Route 17K. The incident occurred … more
Rotarian Christine Giangrasso presented Steve Laubach with a plaque to honor his 40 years as a member.
Rotary honors founding member
Last week the Highland Rotary hosted a special dinner at Casa Milanese to honor Steven Laubach, for his 40 years of service to the Rotary and the community. He recalled that after moving to Highland … more
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City of Newburgh Police Chief Anthony Geraci was appointed as the new Director of Safety and Security for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District on Friday, April 26 following a special meeting.
City’s police chief takes schools position
City of Newburgh Police Chief Anthony Geraci has been appointed as the new Director of Safety and Security for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, effective May 6, 2024. The appointment, … more
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Junando Dawkins and Juwaugh Dawkins
Brothers found guilty in Plattekill murder
Following an 11-day jury trial, Junando Dawkins, 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted in Ulster County Court of Murder in the Second Degree … more
Wallkill School Board adopts $89.5m budget
The Wallkill Board of Education has approved its proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year, totaling $89.5 million with a proposed 2.47% tax levy increase. The proposed budget is set to be … more
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Newburgh School board adopts preliminary school and library budgets
A proposed school budget that comes with a tax increase, but promises no teacher layoffs, will be presented to Newburgh voters this month. The Newburgh Board of Education (BOE) adopted on … more
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New Windsor Supervisor Stephen Bedetti at his desk.
Bedetti reflects on First 100 Days
In the first 100 days since taking office on January 1, 2024, New Windsor Supervisor Stephen Bedetti has worked alongside his town board and staff towards new contracts for town bargaining units, the … more
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State budget short on road funding
The New York State government, to the dismay of many Hudson Valley officials and residents, recently approved its 2024-2025 budget without addressing a crucial problem in Region 8: the poor and … more
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New Montgomery Village Trustee Randy Wilbur with family, after being sworn in.
Randy Wilbur picked for Montgomery vacancy
The Village of Montgomery board underwent major changes over the last few months, from the resignations of Former Mayor Steve Brescia and Former Trustee Walter Linder to the elections of Mayor Mike … more
Captain Robert Szeli, EMT Maria Alvarez and Paramedic Jennifer Stroppel of Empress Emergency Medical Services stand alongside one of their units. Empress EMS will serve the City of Newburgh over the next three years with dedicated ambulance and medical services.
Empress EMS secures Newburgh Ambulance Contract
Empress Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has secured a contract to provide dedicated ambulance and medical services to the City of Newburgh for the next three years. The Newburgh City Council … more
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Highland approves $54,388,745 school budget
Last week the Highland School Board approved a $54.3 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. Residents will vote on this proposed budget as well as on a proposition to purchase two, 65 seat … more
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Montgomery postpones senior center extension project
The Village of Montgomery board, during its April 16 meeting, made the difficult decision to reject all bids for the senior center’s room extension, putting the project on hold until the board … more
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Metzger calls for penalties against Central Hudson
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has called on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to take action and move forward with the prudence review and penalty measures before issuing an … more
School board considers canceling trip to Las Vegas
The Newburgh Board of Education has fielded concerns over approved conference attendance in various parts of the country during several recent meetings. Specifically, one conference slated to take … more
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The Blossom Street Fair was held just off Main Street in Milton
Spring awakening in Milton
Meet Me in Marlborough celebrated the start of the agricultural season at the Blossom Street Fair on April 20, welcoming vendors, crafts, wineries and all sorts of food and entertainment. It was a … more
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Donna Kosack, second from left, a past chair of the Hudson Valley Heart Walk, celebrates the 2024 Heart Walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson on April 27 with her family. Donations will be accepted for the Heart Walk until June 30 at heart.org/hudsonvalleyheartwalk.
One thousand walkers connect Dutchess and Ulster Counties at the Hudson Valley Heart Walk
Blue skies and mild temperatures greeted the 1,000 walkers who gathered on either side of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Saturday, April 27, for the Hudson Valley Heart Walk. … more
Majors BB Rangers
The small and the mighty parade through Montgomery
More than 300 Montgomery Little League players, their coaches, and their families marched through the Village of Montgomery last Saturday, April 27 during the league’s annual parade, a kickoff … more
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Fire at Overlook Place
Newburgh firefighters responded to an alarm of fire on Saturday at 89 Overlook Place.   Upon arrival, units observed smoke and requested a second alarm. Air National Guard and West Point FD … more
At a press conference last week, Mount Saint Mary College announced, alongside Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh (HFHIGN), a collective action for affordable housing. Mount Saint Mary College has donated two properties on Liberty Street, right behind campus, to HFHIGN to support their mission of providing affordable and decent homes for local families. With the help of the local community, including Mount students, faculty, and staff, Habitat plans to have two affordable homes built on the properties in just over one year.
Mount donates two Liberty St. properties to Habitat of Newburgh
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh (HFHGN) announced on Thursday, April 18 that Mount Saint Mary College donated two properties for the construction of affordable housing for local families. … more
Mayor Torrance Harvey speaking at the White House on Tuesday.
Mayor Harvey invited to speak at White House water summit
Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey traveled to the White House to discuss the City Council’s leadership on clean water initiatives at the National Water Summit on April 23. This visit marks Mayor … more
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