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Valley Central eyes increased security, new boilers
Security and boilers. These topics dominated the January meeting of the Valley Central School Board. The board is considering presenting a capital project referendum May 16. The meeting saw … more
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Watercolor society celebrates 50 years
The North East Watercolor Society 2023 Members’ Show is on display in Orange Hall Gallery, SUNY Orange from January 24 through March 17. This entirely in-person show exemplifies the highest … more
Covid levels on the rise in Ulster
Ulster County Commissioner of Health Dr. Carol Smith released the following statement today:   “The CDC has now updated Ulster County’s COVID-19 community transmission level to … more
Parishioners gathered for photos after the final mass at Maybrook’s Church of the Assumption.
Church of the Assumption holds its final mass
It was a sad day for Maybrook this past Sunday as the Church of the Assumption held its final mass. The room was full of tears, tissues and heartbreak. For a lot of 2022, many locals feared the … more
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Veteran and senior housing in talks for Montgomery
Hawkins Apartment is a potential 3.77 acre project coming to Montgomery to provide affordable housing for seniors and veterans. Engineer Vincent Pietrzak of Pietrzak and Pfau Engineering and … more
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Winners of the Wallkill Sparkle and Shine Contest were honored at last week’s Shawangunk Town Board meeting.
Shawangunk honors best and brightest in light contest
The Shawangunk Town Board recognized the Vision of Wallkill’s Sparkle & Shine Award winners at its January 5 meeting. A couple of weeks before Christmas, local businesses and residents … more
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Pianist Jenny Lin headlines Sunday’s concert in the Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series.
Glass reflections heading Montgomery concert
The music of Chopin, Schubert and Philip Glass from the keyboard of Jenny Lin highlight the next concert of the Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series on Sunday, January 15 at 3 p.m. Pianist Jenny … more
Hochul announces initiatives aimed at boosting food supply chain
Governor Kathy Hochul Tuesday announced several major proposals to provide an economic boost to farmers and strengthen New York’s food supply chain as part of the 2023 State of the State. … more
Senator Rob Rolison is officially sworn in to office.
Rolison sworn in as a freshman state senator
Senator Rob Rolison (R-Poughkeepsie, Newburgh) was officially sworn in as the first state senator to represent the new 39th District. Joining him at the ceremony in the Capitol’s Senate chamber … more
Skoufis, sworn in for third term, charts legislative priorities
Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) was sworn in for a third term on Wednesday, the first in his newly-drawn 42nd district, comprising nearly all of Orange County. Skoufis will continue in his … more
With family at his side, Assemblyman Brian Maher takes the oath of office from Kelly Eskew, Orange County Clerk.
Maher begins Assembly term
His 101st Assembly District extends far north and west into New York’s Leatherstocking Region, but Brian Maher was back in his hometown on New Year’s Eve. That’s where he took … more
Town of Montgomery Town Clerk Tara Stickles administers the oath of office to new Town Supervisor Ron Feller.
Change has come to Montgomery
At exactly 9:21 a.m. last Friday, newly elected New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher officially resigned from his role as Town of Montgomery supervisor at a special town board meeting. … more
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The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is seeking to raise funds to purchase the historic Patchett House from its landlord.
Wallkill River Center seeks to raise $400K
In 2020, the Wallkill River Center for the Arts had to pause their Capital Campaign due to COVID. Now they’re excited to launch the fundraising again. In June 2018, the Wallkill River Center … more
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Monet Gray performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Wallkill holds its first Kwanzaa celebration
Town of Wallkill residents gathered together last week to celebrate the 56th anniversary of Kwanzaa with singing, dancing, storytelling, instruments and more. The event, which was held at the Town … more
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Smoke billowing from two top floor windows on December 12 at 301 Tower Avenue, Maybrook.
Maybrook fire victims cope with its aftermath
On Monday, December 12 a fire broke out at 301 Tower Avenue in Maybrook, a two-story residence that was home to several tenants. While everyone got out safely, the structure fire caused major damage … more
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Ambulance contract still awaits signatures
Last week Town of Montgomery Supervisor Brian Maher announced they had an almost finalized draft of an ambulance contract between them and the Town of Montgomery Ambulance Corps. The contract … more
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Having worked with six town supervisors, Michelle Mosher will retire as Gardiner’s Town Clerk on December 31.
Gardiner honors retiring Town Clerk
The Gardiner Town Board honored retiring Town Clerk Michelle Mosher with a fitting tribute at the end of its December 13 meeting. The board voted unanimously to name the Town Hall’s meeting … more
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Orange-Ulster BOCES Chief Operating Officer William Hecht on Dec. 8, 2022.
William Hecht concludes 40-year education career
William Hecht, Chief Operating Officer for Orange-Ulster BOCES, concludes a 40-year career of educational service and work at the end of the year 2022. “Forty years, it’s been just an … more
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Public Service Commission responds to Central Hudson complaints
Software difficulties, inaccurate billing , excessive charges, inadequate training and staffing and lack of readiness were identified in a recently released investigative report on December 15 by the … more
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Long-awaited casino finally opens
Resorts World Hudson Valley, New York State’s newest casino, held its official grand opening on Wednesday, December 28 following a year of anticipation and construction. Over the course of … more
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