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Rotarian Christine Giangrasso presented Steve Laubach with a plaque to honor his 40 years as a member.
Rotary honors founding member
Last week the Highland Rotary hosted a special dinner at Casa Milanese to honor Steven Laubach, for his 40 years of service to the Rotary and the community. He recalled that after moving to Highland … more
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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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Junando Dawkins and Juwaugh Dawkins
Brothers found guilty in Plattekill murder
Following an 11-day jury trial, Junando Dawkins, 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted in Ulster County Court of Murder in the Second Degree … more
Wallkill School Board adopts $89.5m budget
The Wallkill Board of Education has approved its proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year, totaling $89.5 million with a proposed 2.47% tax levy increase. The proposed budget is set to be … 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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State budget short on road funding
The New York State government, to the dismay of many Hudson Valley officials and residents, recently approved its 2024-2025 budget without addressing a crucial problem in Region 8: the poor and … more
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New Montgomery Village Trustee Randy Wilbur with family, after being sworn in.
Randy Wilbur picked for Montgomery vacancy
The Village of Montgomery board underwent major changes over the last few months, from the resignations of Former Mayor Steve Brescia and Former Trustee Walter Linder to the elections of Mayor Mike … more
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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Highland approves $54,388,745 school budget
Last week the Highland School Board approved a $54.3 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. Residents will vote on this proposed budget as well as on a proposition to purchase two, 65 seat … more
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Montgomery postpones senior center extension project
The Village of Montgomery board, during its April 16 meeting, made the difficult decision to reject all bids for the senior center’s room extension, putting the project on hold until the board … more
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Metzger calls for penalties against Central Hudson
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has called on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to take action and move forward with the prudence review and penalty measures before issuing an … more
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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The Blossom Street Fair was held just off Main Street in Milton
Spring awakening in Milton
Meet Me in Marlborough celebrated the start of the agricultural season at the Blossom Street Fair on April 20, welcoming vendors, crafts, wineries and all sorts of food and entertainment. It was a … more
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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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Marlboro approves $65.6m budget
Last week the Marlboro School Board unanimously approved a budget of $65,591,761 for the 2024-25 school year. This is an increase of $1,618,369 from the current school year’s budget. Board … more
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The case for short-term rentals
Crawford residents crowded the town hall last Thursday, April 18 to learn about the current status of short-term rentals, properties that have sparked divisive discussion among owners and their … 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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Marlborough airs revised ridgeline rules
  The newly proposed changes to the Town of Marlborough’s Ridgeline and Steep-Slope protection code came back to center stage at a public hearing at town hall Monday night, April … more
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Budget time means tough decisions in Walden
Walden’s board of trustees faced a difficult decision during the village’s annual budget report last Tuesday, April 16: should funding go toward restoring Pleasant Avenue or replacing the … more
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