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Community members rally at a recent school board meeting.

Players, families rally in support of coaches

The Newburgh Board of Education and the Newburgh Enlarged City School District will revisit evaluations of the Goldbacks football coaching staff on Thursday, March 20, following public outcry over …

Former Newburgh pastor’s sentencing delayed

Former Newburgh pastor William Damroth appeared in Orange County Court on Tuesday for sentencing, but the proceeding was adjourned until March 31 to allow time for restitution funds to clear. …

Newburgh man gets life without parole for 2020 triple murder

A Newburgh man convicted of murdering a family in their home in 2020 was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole. Kaliek Goode-Ford, 35, was sentenced by Orange County Court Judge …
Councilman Omari Shakur speaks before the Orange County Legislature.

Residents, officials seek better public transportation

Residents and elected officials from the City of Newburgh addressed the Orange County Legislature on Thursday, March 6, advocating for improved public transportation in the county. For urban …

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Quite the party!
Newburgh Free Academy presents the classic and iconic musical Footloose on the weekend of March 21 to 22 for all of Newburgh to enjoy. Attendees of the spring production will enjoy singing, dancing, …
Orange County Emergency Services Commissioner, Peter Cirigliano announced that Orange County police agencies and the STOP-DWI Coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to …
A New Windsor man was arrested on felony drug charges following a multi-agency investigation into narcotics distribution, police said. On March 13, the Town of New Windsor Police Department, in …
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Historical Society of Newburgh Bay announces Spring events The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands has announced a lineup of events this spring, including the unveiling of a restored …
The Newburgh Board of Education has appointed Stephen R. Sager Jr. as director of school safety and security, effective April 7. The board approved his probationary appointment at its March 11 …
A photo from a Christmas party at the Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s administrative offices has surfaced and is now under investigation. The image appears to show district …
The Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation will lead a rally to support the United States Postal Service (USPS) on Sunday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Route 300 and Route …
The Blooming Hill Farm project, which includes a farmstand, farm-to-table restaurant, event venue and glamping site, is moving forward after a meeting with the New Windsor Planning Board on March 12. …

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Stories you may have missed
Construction on the Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center, located at the corner of Route 9W and Washington Street, continues ahead of its scheduled Memorial Day weekend opening. The long-anticipated public …
City of Newburgh Democratic Committee] [l-r] Genesis Ramos, Ronald Zorrilla, Tamika Stewart, Ramona Monteverde, Giselle Martinez and Gabrielle Hill have been endorsed by the City of Newburgh Democratic Committee and are preparing for the 2025 election.
The City of Newburgh Democratic Committee has announced its slate of endorsed candidates for the 2025 City Council elections, featuring a mix of incumbents and newcomers. All four ward seats are …
Ronald Zorrilla
Ronald Zorrilla has announced his candidacy for the Ward 4 City Council seat in the 2025 election. Endorsed by the Democratic and Working Families parties, Zorrilla is seeking to succeed Councilwoman …
Stephen Hunter
Stephen Hunter, a longtime Orange County resident and human resources professional, has announced his candidacy for the District 16 seat in the Orange County Legislature. The district, located in the …
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Briefs
Police are investigating after a man was found hanging from a tree near the railroad tracks on Oak Street in the Town of Newburgh on Monday morning. Town of Newburgh police responded to the scene and …
The City of Newburgh is seeking to hire a comptroller and has posted the position on its job board. When asked about the previous comptroller, the city declined to comment on personnel matters, …
The Town of Newburgh Planning Board granted conditional approval for the Newburgh Elite Self Storage project at its March 6 meeting. Conditions of approval include addressing technical comments …
The Newburgh City Council on March 10 approved an agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc., for sewer infrastructure work as part of the city’s Long-Term Control Plan Combined Sewer Control …

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