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Ryan takes oath of office at West Point
Congressman Ryan took his oath of office at West Point, Sunday, becoming the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in Congress. The oath was administered by Senate Majority Leader Chuck … more
Newburgh Police officer fights cancer
The Town of Newburgh Police seek assistance and donations for fellow officer and commander Lieutenant Robert DeSaye who is in need of cancer treatment. As of May 24, the donation page has raised … more
Highland Fire Department unveils 2024 budget
Last week the Highland Fire Commissioners held a public hearing on the department’s 2024 budget. Next year the operating budget will hit $1,331,060, but after calculating $94,800 in projected … more
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Orange County invited Veterans to free screening of Top Gun: Maverick
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Veterans Service Agency Director Christian Farrell will host a free showing for veterans of the new, highly-acclaimed movie “Top Gun: … more
Plattekill finally rid of strange barrels
The seven mysterious barrels that were discovered at the Town of Plattekill transfer station more than six months ago have been finally discarded. Councilman Dean DePew Sr., who revealed the … more
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A picture from the zSpace website illustrates a student virtually studying the inner workings of an automobile
Marlboro Superintendent explains ARP funding
In a slide presentation for the public and the Marlboro School Board, Superintendent Michael Rydell touched upon funding the district received through the American Rescue Plan [ARP] and how it will … more
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Highland starts 2023-24 budget discussions
Last week Highland School Business Administrator Lindsay Eidel kicked off the 2023-24 budget season with the first of many presentations that will eventually lead to the May 16th budget vote by the … more
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Ulster County Legislature adopts ThinkDIFFERENTLY Program
The Ulster County Legislature has unanimously approved Resolution No. 555, which adopts the ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative to change the ways individuals, businesses and communities relate to those with … more
John Mulrooney (left) and Nicole Brooks flank Town of Plattekill Police Chief Joseph Ryan after being sworn in as new officers at the May 4 Town Board meeting.
Proposed redistricting criticized by legislator
County Legislator Kevin Roberts told the Plattekill Town Board at its May 4 meeting that the legislative district he currently represents will undergo drastic changes if a reapportionment committee … more
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Special guest pianists: Frank Siegel, Stan Sisskin, June Wu and Alan Murray.
GNSO presents concerto concert
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) will perform a special concert on Saturday, February 18 at 4 p.m. at Aquinas Hall on the Mount Saint Mary College campus in Newburgh. Four distinguished … more
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has been added to the curriculum.
Marlboro unveils education action plans
Last week, all three Marlboro Schools presented their educational action plans to the school board. Superintendent Michael Rydell said discussions began at the start of this school year when the … more
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Guidance was given along each step in the process.
Lloyd hosts Community Scarecrow Project
Even though it was a rainy day, parents and their kids turned out to make colorful, beautiful scarecrows. The town’s Beautification Committee hosted the event in early October and provided all … more
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Owner Kristin Bell and Employee Cheryl Relyea.
Highland bakery looks to expand
Since opening this past December, The Baker’s Tale on Route 55 in Highland has captured the attention and appetite of several people in the area and beyond. Owned and operated by Kristin Bell, … more
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[L-R] Ardis Ketterer, Veronica Evanega, Jerry Wein, Jennie Duke, Cori Appler, Joseph Caserto and Vivian Lanzarone displayed their works at the Kent Brewery in Milton.
Marlboro Arts Coalition hosts show
The Marlboro Arts Coalition, known as MaArCo, held a holiday showing at the Kent’s Locust Grove Brewery in Milton on December 17. MaArCo’s Treasurer Jerry Wein said a lot of people … more
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Lecture provides update on war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine reaches its two-year mark on February 24. What is the state of the situation? Besides the obvious –burned and bombed buildings, ravished lands, extremely damaged … more
Chief Joseph Ryan
Plattekill police chief had prior incident with vehicle
A little more than four months before Plattekill Police Chief Joseph Ryan crashed his patrol car in New Jersey last September while visiting relatives that eventually led to a one-month suspension, … more
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James Ventriglia, shown with his family, was honored at the Marlborough Town Board meeting on Monday.
Marlborough honors Middle School teacher
  James Ventriglia, a social sciences teacher and soccer coach at Marlboro Middle School, received the Pride of Marlborough Award from the Town Board on Monday, October 23.   … more
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Jennifer Cece entertained the resident of Valley Vista in Highland with a variety of holiday songs.
Assisted Living Center hosts a holiday party
A holiday party was held recently at Valley Vista, an Adult Assisted Living Center in Highland. Administrator Theresa Daley said at a number of holiday events she invited singers to perform. … more
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The Highland section of the trail extends west through New Paltz and east over the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Rail Trail signs reveal Highland’s History
  Peter Bellizzi, President of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association, recently told the Lloyd Town Board that his group has erected a quartet of new signs that tell the history of … more
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Wallkill school budget preparations underway
The Wallkill Central School District presented a proposed current working budget of $85.4 million for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year that featured a new-full time athletic trainer, a … more
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