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Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa and Capt. Joseph Sciutto presented a check for $2,750 to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso from assets seized from drug and gun investigations.
Lloyd receives $2,750 from drug seizures
Last week Lloyd Police Chief James Janso told the Town Board that for the past five years a town police officer has, at times, served as a member of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics … more
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Marlboro Superintendent discusses Regionalization initiative
Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell recently briefed the school board on New York State’s Department of Education Regionalization Initiative, a program designed to foster collaboration among … more
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OSI celebrates one million visits to the River-to-Ridge Trail
The Open Space Institute (OSI) recently celebrated the one-millionth visit to its flagship River-to-Ridge Trail in New Paltz. The trail, which opened in 2018, has become a beloved community asset … more
The Highland High School Choir sang a wide variety of songs for the Winter Concert under the direction of Erin Matthews.
Highland High School presents annual winter concert
On December 12, the Highland High School Band and Chorus held their annual Winter Concert.    The Jazz Ensemble, under the baton of Daniel Shaut, kicked off the show with the … more
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Yikes...The Grinch Came to Marlboro
The Grinch recently paid a visit to the Marlboro Elementary School, causing excitement among the kids as they were getting ready for the holidays. more
SUNY Orange offers EMT training
To help address the region’s need for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), SUNY Orange will be offering a new EMT-Basic course beginning January 16. The comprehensive program is designed … more
OSI celebrates one million visits to the River-to-Ridge Trail
The Open Space Institute (OSI) recently celebrated the one-millionth visit to its flagship River-to-Ridge Trail in New Paltz. The trail, which opened in 2018, has become a beloved community asset … more
Wreaths Across America
  The simple act of laying wreaths on Veterans graves took place last Saturday at the New Paltz Rural Cemetery as part of a Wreaths Across America ceremony.   John Simonson, … more
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Highland HS principal to resign
  The personnel section of the agenda for last week’s Highland School Board meeting stated that High School Principal Dr. Kevin Murphy was taking a medical leave from December 4, 2024 … more
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At Marlborough’s annual Blue Light Tree Ceremony, Nunzio and Matteo Pascale, at right, hang special ornaments honoring the 13 police officers in New York who died in the line of duty this year. This was the 12th year in a row that the town has sponsored this ceremony.
Blue Light Ceremony honors fallen police
For the 12th year in a row, the Marlborough Police Department held its annual Blue Light Tree Ceremony on Thursday, December 5 at the department’s headquarters. This annual ceremony honors law … more
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The Six Grade Chorus under the direction of student teacher Stephanie Lamb
Marlboro Middle School Hosts Winter Concert
The High School auditorium was standing room only at this year’s Marlboro Middle School Winter Concert. The 6th Grade Chorus opened the show with two winter selections – “This … more
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Santa lights up the Hamlet of Highland
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Highland last Friday night in a Highland Fire truck to light up a Christmas tree in the hamlet. Later parents with their kids lined up to visit with Santa inside the … more
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Supervisor Plavchak and members of the DiStasi family cut the ceremonial ribbon, officially opening the pavilion in honor of Lewis C. DiStasi Jr.
Pavilion dedicated to former town attorney
On December 3, the new Pavilion at the Lloyd town field was named in honor of the late Lewis C. DiStasi Jr. [1937-2021], the town’s attorney for more than 40 years. Town Supervisor Dave … more
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Captain Joseph Sciutto (second from right) congratulates Marlborough Police Chief Gerald Cocozza upon the town’s receipt of $25,000 - it’s share of funds confiscated from gang and drug activity countywide. Looking on are Undersheriff James Mullen and County Legislator Gina Hansut.
Marlborough Police receive $25K for task force participation
The Town of Marlborough Police Department recently received a $25,000 check from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office for the department’s help in a countywide Drug and Gang Task Force. … more
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The Ulster County Sheriff and the URGENT task force gave a check for $40,000 to the Plattekill Police Department, which represents seizures of assets from gun and drug arrests. Pictured L-R, Police Officer R. Farrow, Sgt. J. Raftery, Sgt. R. Vasta, Supervisor Dean. DePew, Police Chief Oscar Lopez, Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, Capt. Joseph Sciutto, Deputy Police Chief William Smith and Sgt. A. Arestin.
Drug seizures net $40,000 for Plattekill
  Last week Sheriff Juan Figueroa and members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team [URGENT] came to the Plattekill Town Board meeting to present a check of $40,000 in … more
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Marlborough Town Board members congratulate Tom Schroeder (center), the 2024 recipient of the town’s Resident of the Year Award. Shown L-R are board members Manny Cauchi, Ed Molinelli, Schroeder, Town Supervisor Scott Corcoran, Sherida Sessa, and Dave Zambito.
Tom Schroeder named Marlborough’s resident of the year
On Monday, Dec. 9, Tom Schroeder was named Town of Marlborough Resident of the Year in a presentation at town hall. Schroeder, the Town of Marlborough’s historian and past commander of the … more
Wreaths Across America ceremony is Saturday
If you have a few minutes to spare on Saturday, Dec. 14, head to St. Thomas of Canterbury Cemetery, on Mailler Ave. in Cornwall, to take part in the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony and placing … more
Marlborough’s Holiday Fest and Parade lights up park and town
  About 500 people turned out for the Town of Marlborough’s first-ever holiday festival and parade – which took place on Saturday, December 7 at Cluett Schantz Memorial Park. … more
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A festive welcome to winter
Last Saturday evening at the Plattekill Town Park, Supervisor Dean DePew threw the switch that lit up their Christmas Tree just as Santa arrived to spread holiday cheer and to listen to what kids … more
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Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra prepares for ‘Merry & Bright’ Holiday Concert
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) will celebrate the season with its annual holiday concert, “Merry & Bright,” on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. in Aquinas Hall on the … more
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