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A distant radio signal

Many of you know you can reach out to me about family items you discover, places you would like to know more about, and other topics. This past week an e-mail, with a letter from over 100 years ago …

Grabbing a bite to eat

The quick social media network around Newburgh often features announcements of new downtown businesses, particularly eateries. Running a restaurant is super hard work. It involves as much talent in …

VoicesUnited4Change to host fall gathering at Algonquin Park

“The mug of cider simmered slow, The apples sputtered in a row, And, close at hand the basket stood With nuts from brown October’s wood.” John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Welcome to the …

Downing Park Conservancy Gala is October 7

Greetings from River City. If you are looking for heroes, look around you. They’re family members, neighbors and strangers. They are the people who take care of their families, often by working at …

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Back in April I published an article about a game of poker with outrageous stakes resulting in a scandal. How about this week we take a look at the magnificent home of Francis Payson Weed in …
A big construction project is underway in east Newburgh. You certainly see it if you go to Horizons-on-Hudson Elementary School or if you travel South Street as a route through Newburgh. You don’t …
“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame By another human being. Each of us owes deepest Thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” Albert Schweitzer The Piper Family from …
Greetings from River City. Happy 69th anniversary wishes to you, my beloved Sterling Character, my Knight in Black Chinos, my Joe. I do wish you were here with me but, knowing you’re in Heaven …
Greetings from River City. “Notice how your memories nest, one inside another — so close-fitting that you can’t peel one free without releasing others.” - Dr. SunWolf When we think …

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School News
Newburgh’s CJ Hines carries the ball as Cornwall’s Derek Scott (28) attempts a tackle during Friday’s game at Newburgh. The Goldbacks won 31-0.
Senior quarterback Jaiseon Barnwell threw for 205 yards and four touchdowns, and Newburgh Free Academy’s defense forced three fumbles in a 31-0 win over Cornwall on Friday night. The Goldbacks …
Newburgh’s Iris Miller battles Ellenville’s Sara Gonzalez for the ball during a non-league girls’ soccer game on Sept. 22 at Academy Field in Newburgh.
The youth are taking over the Newburgh Free Academy girls’ soccer program. The Goldbacks got two hat tricks from a pair of seventh graders in a 10-0 win over the Ellenville Blue Devils on Sept. 22 …
@845sportsrewind photos Newburgh’s Justin Saravia (10) takes a shot on goal as Middletown’s Joshuah Vivas Galicias (3) defends during Wednesday’s boys soccer game at Middletown. Saravia scored three goals in the Goldbacks’ 5-0 win.
Justin Saravia scored three goals to lead Newburgh Free Academy to a 5-0 victory over Middletown on Sept. 23, keeping the Goldbacks perfect at 5-0. Saravia, a senior forward, scored three times …
Newburgh Iris Millerfields the ball in last week’s contest at O’Neill.
O’Neill goalie Hailey Hall had three saves in the September 18 Raider win over the Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks. In contrast, NFA’s goalie, Avery Claudio, had 15. It was a hard-fought battle …
Newburgh’s Kevin Meza and Valley Central’s Nick DeMaro chase the ball during Saturday’s OCIAA Division I boys’ soccer game at Valley Central High School in Montgomery.
During their previous game, it took the Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks until the second half to score their first goal of the game. However, this time it took less than four minutes, thanks to …

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