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City and Town of Newburgh remember their war dead
Residents of the Town of Newburgh and the City of Newburgh honored their veterans with solemn memorial services and celebrated the Memorial Day weekend with parades and cheers. The Town of Newburgh … more
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Approximately 650 graduates were awarded their degrees last week.
SUNY Orange celebrates 74th commencement
Flexibility was the word of the day on Thursday (May 23) at SUNY Orange as the College hosted three separate Commencement ceremonies, one that was moved indoors due to morning thunderstorms and two … more
The traditional Memorial Day reading of the names of those killed in combat, has been moved inside to VFW Post 973 at 3 p.m.
New location for Newburgh Memorial Day Service
Because of anticipated inclement weather in the forecast for Monday afternoon, the scheduled reading of the names of those killed in combat since World War I has been moved from its traditional spot, … more
Police Commissioner José A. Gomérez
City of Newburgh’s police commissioner resigns
City of Newburgh Police Commissioner José A. Gomérez announced his resignation on Tuesday after three years of service. “It is with mixed feelings that I announce my decision … more
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Scouts Jaik Karras(l.) and Ryan Sita place flags in Cedar Hill Cemetery to honor service members.
Remembering those who gave their lives
Members of American Legion Post 1420 and Boy Scout Troop 4027 joined together on the morning of Saturday, May 11 at Cedar Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum to place flags at the veteran grave markers and … more
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Donald J. Plunkett is the 2024 recipient of the Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Brooks Award.
New Windsor celebrates Memorial Day
Residents of the Town of New Windsor joined together on Sunday, to watch the annual Memorial Day Parade with bands, fire trucks and other community groups marching along. They also took a brief time … more
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Octavious Fraser, center, from City of Newburgh Fire Department received the Civilian Recognition Award. While off duty at the Knox Village apartments in June 2023, Fraser saved the life of a drowning child by rescuing that child from the pool and successfully performing CPR.
New Windsor Police hold Annual awards ceremony
On May 15, the New Windsor Police Department held its 39th Annual Awards Ceremony, honoring and recognizing first responders for their actions in 2023. The department recognized 29 recipients with 55 … more
Farmers markets offer a variety of fruits, vegetables and other local goods
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus reminds residents that along with warmer weather and longer days, farmer’s market season is here. The rich bounty of our region’s plentiful … more
Susan Miiller
Mindy Ross Gallery hosting Susan Miiller exhibit
The Mindy Ross Gallery is alive with Spring colors. After viewing the artworks, one wants to go outdoors and be inspired as artist Susan Miiller has been in this recent series of themed artworks. … more
Colombo is also a pilot, having earned his license two years ago.
Wallkill grad enters rocketry competition
Wallkill alum and Plattekill native Dustin Colombo will be competing with his team from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in a competition in the Mojave Desert from May 31 to June 1 at the … more
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The Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s 2024-2025 School Budget of $360.4 million did not pass at the conclusion of the polling period on Tuesday, May 21. The unofficial result count shared by the district clerk was 988 votes yes and 1106 votes no
Newburgh School Budget defeated
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s 2024-2025 School Budget of $360.4 million did not pass   at the conclusion of the polling period on Tuesday, May 21. The unofficial result … more
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Area school budgets adopted
The Wallkill Central School District’s 2024-2025 Budget of $89.5 million passed on Tuesday, May 21 following the polling period. District Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Brian … more
Top row: Christine Bello, Thomasina Bello, Victoria Bousche, Mackenzie Bousch, Shadé Burks, Bob Capano Bottom row: Dennis Grant, Ray Harvey, Philip Howard, Nabil Khan, Mark Levinstein, Tanika McCullough, Fred Stewart
13 candidates vie for six Newburgh school board seats
Thirteen candidates, including incumbents, previous candidates, and newcomers, are vying for six seats on the Newburgh Board of Education in the election on May 21. In February, four board … more
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Newburgh Free Academy West Campus students and members of the Garden Club of Orange and Dutchess Counties joined together on Friday, May 3 for an afternoon of planting in Downing Park.
NFA West students join in planting at Downing Park
Newburgh Free Academy West Campus students and members of the Garden Club of Orange and Dutchess Counties joined together on Friday, May 3 for an afternoon of planting in Downing Park. Students … more
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The City of Newburgh officially welcomes Sub Rosa, owned by Allison Cannarsa-Barr, to Liberty Street with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sub Rosa opens on Liberty Street
New business Sub Rosa, owned by Allison Cannarsa-Barr, was welcomed to the City of Newburgh with a celebratory ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 25. Family, friends and city council members joined in … more
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Charlie’s Favorite Pom-Pom by Alison Echevarria.
Middletown Art Group presents spring show
The Middletown Art Group 2024 Members Spring Exhibition includes 105 artworks by 40 artists in various media: photography, oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, watercolor, mixed media, recycled and/or … more
Donations are needed to keep the Clearwater afloat.
Clearwater organization faces financial crisis
The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, a cherished emblem of environmental stewardship, now in its 55th season, faces a short-term funding crisis putting the organization’s continued operations in … more
Spring Into Newburgh is set for Saturday
Shop, Dine, Stroll Shop Downtown Newburgh welcomes the public to the third annual Spring Into Newburgh on Saturday, May 11. Take a leisurely stroll through the charming neighborhoods of … more
Chief Bradon Rola (r.) takes questions from media members during an introductory press conference on Monday, May 6. He was joined by Police Commissioner José A. Gomérez and other command staff.
Rola is city’s new police chief
The City of Newburgh introduced Brandon Rola as its new chief of police on Monday, May 6. Rola assumed command of the department on Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m. and will be sworn in as the new chief at … more
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Contaminated soil at former Destinta site
The Town of New Windsor is currently in the process of remediating the Destinta Theater site after contaminated soil was discovered. The site is seeking redevelopment but work has stopped … more
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