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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
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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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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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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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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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
Guilty Plea in Newburgh vehicular fatality case
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Nicholle Hoke, 45, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Aggravated Vehicular … more
The Newburgh Free Library officially opened their new town branch location at 181 South Plank Road, Suite #2.
Town Library branch finally opens
The Newburgh Free Library Town Branch at 181 South Plank Road, Suite #2 is officially open. The new location celebrated a grand opening on Monday, April 22 with members of the public, library and … more
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Court strikes down city’s rent stabilization
Rent stabilization in the City of Newburgh was struck down Friday, April 19 by Orange County Supreme Court Justice Timothy McElduff. The ruling determined that the city resolution passed on December … more
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The Mid Hudson Times at 35: thank you for sharing the journey
It was 45 years ago when I first went to work for a weekly newspaper called the Stewart Citizen, which served the suburbs that surround the City of Newburgh. It was my first newspaper job and to me, … more
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SUNY Orange to offer commercial driver training
Ancora Training, a leading provider of workforce development programs, has announced their CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) program will now be offered at Orange County Community College (SUNY … more
City council meeting moved to Wednesday
The upcoming Newburgh City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 22, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 24. The rescheduled City Council Regular Meeting will be held … more
An ambulance at the scene of a reported stabbing, Thursday afternoon in Newburgh
Stabbing reported on South Street
City of Newburgh Police responded to a stabbing on South Street in area of Allison Ave on April 18 at approximately 2:30 p.m.   Empress EMS transported one  subject to Montefiore-St … more
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Multiple buildings along Lutheran Street have been boarded up, some with visible burn marks. The fire here has left 33 people homeless.
Help available for families affected by fires
Families and residents of the City of Newburgh have recently suffered two late-night fires in the span of a week. Several minor injuries were reported following each of the blazes, and the buildings … more
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Newburgh school board considers 3.8% tax hike
A reduction in staff and a $9 million budget gap are the lowlights of the 2024-25 budget presented to the Newburgh Board of Education last week. The proposed budget, along with the library … more
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An aerial view of the DuPont-Stauffer Landfill site along South Street proposed as the future location for a new warehouse facility.
Warehouse proposed for South Street
A new warehouse distribution center has been proposed on South Street in the City of Newburgh at the former DuPont-Stauffer Landfill site. The City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency (IDA) are … more
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New homeowner Shyniece (third from left) is joined by family, friends, Habitat advocates and local elected officials to celebrate the completion her new home.
Habitat celebrates 107th House
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh celebrated on Saturday, April 6 the completion of their 107th affordable home. It’s at 157 North Miller Street, also known as the Judy McLaughlin Women … more
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