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Batson new Walden Deputy Mayor, no clerk appointment
Walden has a new deputy mayor. He’s Chris Batson, who was elected to the village board a year ago and who became the second in command to Mayor John Ramos at last week’s village board … more
Tillson/Toc Project to finish by end of May
Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak said the Tillson/Toc/Vineyard intersection project is nearing its final phase of work. He noted that with the asphalt plants reopening after the winter season, the … more
Louis J. Ingrassia Jr. at his Town of Wallkill office.
Louis J. Ingrassia Jr. named chair of Honor Flight Board
Louis J. Ingrassia Jr is a man of many jobs. The Commissioner of Public Works and Co-Director of the Office of Emergency Management for the Town of Wallkill has recently added another title. He is … more
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With a cut of the ribbon, Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar welcomes Newburgh back for the season.
Mary Jane’s is back in business
Middle Hope staple Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar on Route 9W celebrated its grand re-opening on Friday, April 5. Present and previous owners, elected officials, town residents and emergency service … more
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Josephine Bloomfield, Esther Garcia, Aaron Bloomfield, Ed Bloomfield, Doris Rodriguez and Carol Cuevas-Howard (left to right) pose for a photo while preparing for the “Free Prom Dresses” events at Temple Sinai in Middletown.
Students find their perfect prom dress in Middletown
Need a dress for the prom, but a little short of cash? No worries. Josephine and Ed Bloomfield can help you. After starting this initiative 20 years ago with the Minisink Valley Rotary Club, the … more
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Seven members of the department received plaques to honor their service; L-R Erick Masten for serving as a past Fire Chief and for Top Responder for an Officer; Marc Ciaglia for Top Responder for a Firefighter; Robert Troncillito as Top Responder for a Driver; Kevin Casey as a Line Officer; Katerina Giofree for Firefighter of the Year; Paul DeAngelis for his past duty as a Lieutenant from 2020-2023; David Scaturro for his 25 years of Active Service to the department, followed by Chief Mike Troncillito and 2nd Asst Chief Lenny Scaturro
Marlborough Fire Department holds annual dinner
The Marlborough Fire Department recently held their annual Installation Dinner at Shadows on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. Chief Mike Troncillito welcomed everyone to the dinner. “As the … more
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Earthquake reported in region
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management and OC 911 reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the region, with the epicenter in Lebanon, N.J. It was felt in Orange County, including Goshen Pine … more
Four-alarm fire leaves 33 people homeless
A fire in a three-story Newburgh building that spread to neighboring structures, left 33 people homeless Sunday evening At 9:28 PM on Easter Sunday   the City of Newburgh Fire Department … more
Newburgh Illuminated is canceled again
The Newburgh Illuminated Festival, an annual community staple of the City of Newburgh, will not happen again this coming summer. The festival was last held in 2022 and was canceled in 2023. The … more
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Firefighters responded to 54 Walnut Street in Walden on Sunday morning.
Easter fire destroys Walden home
A two-alarm fire, shortly before dawn on Easter Sunday, left one Walden family homeless On March 31, Walden Fire Department was dispatched at 6:11 a.m. to a reported structure fire at 54 Walnut … more
The district authorized the release of this picture of the Highland Fire Department responding to a fire at the Middle School in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024.
Remote learning continues
  Last week the Highland School Board and Administration held a special meeting to discuss additional details and the abatement procedures needed at the Middle School as a result of a … more
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Montgomery Planning Board approves Milk Factory renovations
The Borden Condensed Milk Factory on Route 208, after years of deterioration, will finally breathe new life as a boutique hotel after the Town of Montgomery Planning Board approved City … more
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Marlborough Board floats revised Ridgeline rules
After its revisions to the Town of Marlborough’s ridgeline-protection rules elicited strong disagreement among the public, the Marlborough Town Board floated an alternative proposal that would … more
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NW’s Parks & Rec director is moving on
After 18 years of service and leadership, New Windsor Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Veronesi will begin a new chapter in the Town of Clarkstown as their newest superintendent of parks and … more
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger participated in a Cornell Cooperative reading program at the Highland Elementary School.
Readings focus awareness on agriculture
Recently, officials from Ulster County and the Town of Lloyd volunteered their time to read the book “I Love Strawberries” by Shannon Anderson to Highland Elementary School students as … more
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Tara Parlman
Meet Tara Parlman, Shawangunk Justice
The Shawangunk board, during its March 7 meeting, introduced the town’s newest justice to the residents: Tara Parlman, a resident with years of legal experience who took over the … more
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The pavilion at Popp’s Park is flooded every winter for the annual curling tournament, but recent mild winters have produced more slush than ice. The solution would be a portable unit to freeze the surface water.
Wallkill Lions seek a solution for an icy problem
Members of the Wallkill Lions Club approached the Shawangunk board recently with a proposal of frosty proportions: a refrigeration system for the pavilion at Popp Park, ensuring a stable ice rink for … more
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Marlborough suggests changes on proposed Willow Tree Lane Subdivision
Meeting on Monday, April 1, the Marlborough Planning Board approved an application by Peter and Frances Fremgen for a lot-line resolution on their property on Clark’s Lane in Milton. The … more
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Amy Coopersmith (l.) with Shirley Sutphin, CEO of Let’s Talk.
Montgomery’s Amy Coopersmith honored at women’s history ceremony
Amy Coopersmith, a Town of Montgomery resident and occupational therapist, was honored last Saturday, March 30 during the 2024 Let’s Talk Women’s History Month Ceremony, hosted at … more
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Jean-Ann McGrane
Gardiner mourns longtime community leader
The Town of Gardiner mourns Jean-Ann McGrane, a community leader with a passion for preserving land and open space. She died on March 16 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was 73. … more
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