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‘America’s Treasure’ needs help

The Dutch Reformed Church, a historical and staple landmark in the City of Newburgh, continues to seek remediation, stabilization and further community assistance and support in hopes of one day …

Crime stats and conspiracies

While attacking what they termed “a baseless conspiracy theory” advanced by Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, Newburgh City Officials announced what they called a major crime …

Woman’s body found on Benkard Ave.

City of Newburgh Police Officers responded to South Clark Street on March 12 where the body of a woman was found to have been dumped. The woman’s body was hidden under a mattress box spring and …

Bell elected to the Chamber Alliance Board of Directors

The Chamber Alliance of New York State (CANYS), a statewide association of over 70 Chambers of Commerce, has elected Heather Bell, President and CEO of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, to its …
City of Newburgh Police Commissioner José Gomérez has announced the arrest of 44-year-old City of Newburgh resident Omar Maldonado, the suspected perpetrator of a string of commercial …
On March 22, at about 11:20 a.m., New Windsor Police, with the assistance of Town of Newburgh Police, arrested 47-year-old Clarence Hulzenga.  Hulzenga was and charged with Burglary 2nd, …
Other News
On March 23 at approximately 12:57 p.m, Town of Newburgh Police responded to Walmart, 1201 Rt 300, for the report of a larceny in progress and the suspect was fighting with an officer. Apprehended at …
The Stewart Park and Reserve Coalition (SPARC) is proud to announce their sponsorship of a highway cleanup effort in conjunction with the New York State Department of Transportation’s …
The community has come together to support Scott Gregg, a reporter with the Mid Hudson Times during the early 1990s, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. In addition to the devastating …
Police responded to the Varick Peterson Homes in the City of Newburgh at approximately 10:20 p.m. on March 16, following a 911 call. Responding officers located a 76-year-old deceased male inside a …
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Gina Evers, director of Mount Saint Mary College’s Writing Center and First-Year Experience programs, will have her poetry featured in the “Poets Respond to Art” exhibition at Arts …
Acknowledging that there is a lack of affordable housing in the Town of Gardiner, the Town Board approved a resolution to join Ulster County in an effort to solve the countywide housing …
Orange County will host a Hazardous Waste collection event for businesses, municipalities, school districts, and farms by appointment only on April 14 and Household Hazardous Waste and Operation Safe …
Lifelong City of Newburgh residents John Giudice and Donald Rehrey Jr. have announced their intention to run for city seats this coming fall. Giudice will be seeking the mayoral seat, opposing …
Briefs
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, March 20, Sherlan Simpson, 37, of Newburgh, was sentenced to an aggregate term of imprisonment of 20-22 years to be followed …
The New Windsor Police Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Thursday, March 16 at 8:06 a.m. Upon arrival at the scene of the accident, officers discovered a head-on collision …
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, March 20, Melfred Williams, 53, of Newburgh, was sentenced to twelve years in prison, and five years post-release …
At the recommendation of the Town of Newburgh Planning Board, the board reviewed the plans for the project known as Fabulous Events, Inc. and requested that updates be made before coming back for …