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Orange County to participate in STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Orange County Emergency Services Commissioner, Peter Cirigliano announced that Orange County police agencies and the STOP-DWI Coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to … more
Montgomery Village officials assert that developers of the proposed warehouse project owe $57,000 in consultant fees.
Proposed warehouse complex faces shutdown over outstanding consultant bills
The Village of Montgomery’s March 4 meeting featured an important update on the KSH project: Village Mayor Mike Hembury announced that he would halt the proposed warehouse development for the … more
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Shawangunk considers park project and town hall signage
The Town of Shawangunk board focused on maintenance and improvement projects during its March 6 meeting, from addressing cleanup and parking and ordinances to discussing upcoming park and signage … more
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Tara Stickles together the town board, various officials, and her family during her last town board meeting.
Montgomery Clerk Tara Stickles to retire
The Montgomery Town Board provided updates both bittersweet and business-minded during its March 5 meeting, including the upcoming retirement of a longtime town official and discussions to establish … more
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Montgomery candidates (l. - r.) Wilbur, Conero, Imbriani and Nokland at Saturday’s forum.
Montgomery candidates present their plans at election forum
The Montgomery Fire House buzzed with anticipation on Saturday, March 8, as residents gathered for the highly anticipated Meet the Candidates forum, a key event ahead of the upcoming Village of … more
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L to R Rebekah Stoll, Lance Booth, Jason Klock, Ken Bell, Rosanne Stockhofer, Tina Lutes, Doug R Foster, Spero Chumas.
Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps hosts 2025 Installation Diner
The Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WVAC) gathered on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Co. to celebrate their annual Installation Dinner. Surrounded by family, … more
Montgomery bans battery storage facilities
In late September 2023, former Town of Montgomery Councilwoman Kristen Brown proposed that the board ban battery storage facilities from the town code, emphasizing the dangers of battery fires and … more
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Retiring Walden Police Chief William Herlihy (l.) with his successor Daniel D’Elicio.
Villages welcome new police chiefs
Following the retirement of former Police Chief William Herlihy, two successors stepped up to fill in his positions for the Walden and Village of Montgomery Police Department, respectively. These … more
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Firefighters battle barn fire in Walden; one person injured
Firefighters responded to a barn fire late Thursday night on Plains Road in Walden, authorities said. The Walden Fire Department arrived at 127 Plains Road around 10:30 p.m. and confirmed a … more
Maher discussing correctional facility work conditions during his conference.
WCF officers join statewide strike
Officers and staff members from more than 30 New York State correctional facilities have gone on strike, protesting for better working conditions after years of mistreatment. The Wallkill … more
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Montgomery residents grow anxious over proposed 261-unit apartment complex
Over the last few years, the Town of Montgomery Planning Board has been juggling a few major projects near Scott’s Corners, from rope courses and dinosaur attractions to a QuickChek gas station … more
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Following the resignation of former Crawford Supervisor Charles Carnes and the appointment of Supervisor Mike Menendez, the town board welcomed a new member during its January 16 meeting: Richard Mahon, a 21-year resident and 40-year attorney.
Richard Mahon joins the Crawford board
Following the resignation of former Crawford Supervisor Charles Carnes and the appointment of Supervisor Mike Menendez, the town board welcomed a new member during its January 16 meeting: Richard … more
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The New York State DEC issued violation notices to a Town of Montgomery property owner and a trucking company for illegal dumping.
Trucking co., property owner cited for illegal dumping
A New Jersey trucking company and an Orange County property owner face violations after state environmental officers discovered construction debris illegally dumped on a farm in the town of … more
Walden Fire Department wants the board to revise its false alarm law
The Walden board received helpful insight from its departments during the village’s February 18 meeting, including suggestions on making its proposed false alarm law better and presentations on … more
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Town of Crawford presents ‘Family and Friends’ Yoga
Are you a Pine Bush area resident who needs to clear their mind after a long day of work or school? Or perhaps you’re a parent or grandparent looking to teach mindfulness to their children? … more
New date set for SUNY art show reception
Saluting the North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) is the title of the show which Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange is hosting through mid-March. Due to the snowy, icy inclement weather on February 9 … more
31 vehicles burn in Rock Tavern Auto Auction Fire; Firefighter Injured
A fire involving multiple vehicles broke out Thursday night at Insurance Auto Auctions, injuring one firefighter and damaging 31 vehicles, authorities said. The Coldenham Fire Department … more
Local farms doing their best to keep prices down
Since early 2024, a highly pathogenic avian influenza known as Bird Flu has been spreading in parts of the country and world, affecting both poultry and dairy cows. This disease is especially fatal … more
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Joseph Lenz (left) presenting the Capital Improvement Project to the Town of Crawford board members (right).
District seeks support for capital improvement project
Joseph Lenz, assistant superintendent of the Pine Bush Central School District, appeared at the Town of Crawford’s February 13 meeting with an important presentation: the district’s 2025 … more
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Musician Shaun Zamenick played the guitar and sang while Conor Spencer, riding on horseback, joined in.
Valentine’s Day serenades aid animal rescue
A local animal rescue found a unique way to spread love this Valentine’s Day—live country music serenades on horseback. more
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