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Octavious Fraser, center, from City of Newburgh Fire Department received the Civilian Recognition Award. While off duty at the Knox Village apartments in June 2023, Fraser saved the life of a drowning child by rescuing that child from the pool and successfully performing CPR.
New Windsor Police hold Annual awards ceremony
On May 15, the New Windsor Police Department held its 39th Annual Awards Ceremony, honoring and recognizing first responders for their actions in 2023. The department recognized 29 recipients with 55 … more
For the past three years Dennis Bragg [R] has chosen a Veteran to honor who is buried at the Lloyd Cemetery. Bragg is pictured with John Mackey [L] and Charles Meuser.
Lloyd remembers another fallen hero
Dennis Bragg volunteers his time helping in whatever capacity he can at the Lloyd Cemetery. The cemetery was established in 1861 on a 34-acre parcel and today it is the final resting place for 7,500 … more
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Ulster announces availability of food security grants
The Ulster County Executive, in partnership with the Ulster County Legislature and Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, is pleased to announce the availability of American Rescue Plan Act … more
Crawford prohibits vaping from town parks and properties
The Crawford board, as a continuation to its February 22 meeting, discussed several policy updates last Thursday, May 16, notably a public hearing for dumpsters and a law that addressed vaping in … more
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Crawford prepares application for NY Forward Grant
The Town of Crawford has been eyeing the NY Forward Grant for the past couple of years, watching from the shadows as other municipalities compete for the funding. This year, after assembling its own … more
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This is the second conservation easement to be completed by WVLT in the Town of Marlborough, and the first for the organization in the Town of Plattekill.
Wallkill Valley Land Trust acquires 320 acres
The Wallkill Valley Land Trust (WVLT) is thrilled to announce the permanent protection of 320 acres of forest and farmland located in the towns of Marlborough and Plattekill, Ulster County. The … more
As most kids were being covered in a blizzard of bubbles, two were trying hard to reach a dragon shaped figure floating high above them at last Saturday’s Spring Fest
Highland’s annual Springfest draws a huge crowd
Farmers markets offer a variety of fruits, vegetables and other local goods
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus reminds residents that along with warmer weather and longer days, farmer’s market season is here. The rich bounty of our region’s plentiful … more
Susan Miiller
Mindy Ross Gallery hosting Susan Miiller exhibit
The Mindy Ross Gallery is alive with Spring colors. After viewing the artworks, one wants to go outdoors and be inspired as artist Susan Miiller has been in this recent series of themed artworks. … more
Colombo is also a pilot, having earned his license two years ago.
Wallkill grad enters rocketry competition
Wallkill alum and Plattekill native Dustin Colombo will be competing with his team from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in a competition in the Mojave Desert from May 31 to June 1 at the … more
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Moira Mencher, director of planning and community relations for Garnet Health and Colleen Monaghan, executive director, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County.
Garnet Health and Cornell Cooperative Extension Launch FreshRx Program
Garnet Health, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, is pleased to announce the launch of the new FreshRx Produce Prescription Program, offered to qualified community … more
Local school budgets pass
Voters in area school districts gave an overwhelming thumbs up on Tuesday to local schools districts, as spending plans were passed by wide margins. Pine Bush Pine Bush Central School … more
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s 2024-2025 School Budget of $360.4 million did not pass at the conclusion of the polling period on Tuesday, May 21. The unofficial result count shared by the district clerk was 988 votes yes and 1106 votes no
Newburgh School Budget defeated
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s 2024-2025 School Budget of $360.4 million did not pass   at the conclusion of the polling period on Tuesday, May 21. The unofficial result … more
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Area school budgets adopted
The Wallkill Central School District’s 2024-2025 Budget of $89.5 million passed on Tuesday, May 21 following the polling period. District Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Brian … more
Historian Alex Prizgintas presents a special program on the history of the Ellenville Glass Works, Saturday in Cragsmoor.
Ellenville Glass Works: The Rondout Valley’s Glassy Past
Historian Alex Prizgintas has curated special programs for the Cragsmoor Historical Society throughout the month of May. Among these offerings is his renowned lecture on the Rondout Valley’s … more
A record 2515 ducks were adopted and launched from the shore at Popp’s Park, Saturday for the race, which culminated an afternoon of events that included food, music, games, and a birds of prey show.
Things were just ducky in Wallkill
Winners at the 3rd annual duck derby: 1st Place ($500) - #1406 Karen W. 2nd Place ($250) - #1377 Irena S. 3rd Place ($100) - #1163 Chris M. Random Duck Winners (4) of $25 Gift Card from … more
The Montgomery Village Board, last month, rejected all bids for a proposed extension to the senior center. The cost of the project was cited as the reason.
Montgomery residents want their senior center extension
Last month, the Village of Montgomery board canceled the senior center extension for this year and residents are not too thrilled about the decision. During the village’s April 16 meeting, … more
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Top row: Christine Bello, Thomasina Bello, Victoria Bousche, Mackenzie Bousch, Shadé Burks, Bob Capano Bottom row: Dennis Grant, Ray Harvey, Philip Howard, Nabil Khan, Mark Levinstein, Tanika McCullough, Fred Stewart
13 candidates vie for six Newburgh school board seats
Thirteen candidates, including incumbents, previous candidates, and newcomers, are vying for six seats on the Newburgh Board of Education in the election on May 21. In February, four board … more
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Newburgh Free Academy West Campus students and members of the Garden Club of Orange and Dutchess Counties joined together on Friday, May 3 for an afternoon of planting in Downing Park.
NFA West students join in planting at Downing Park
Newburgh Free Academy West Campus students and members of the Garden Club of Orange and Dutchess Counties joined together on Friday, May 3 for an afternoon of planting in Downing Park. Students … more
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The town is supportive of the Kent family, owner of a 200 year-old farm, in its quest for a state grant.
Marlborough airs grants, traffic – and Indian Trail progress
  At its Monday, May 13 meeting, the Marlborough Town Board agreed to sponsor an application for funding for Milton’s historic Kent Farm from the state’s Restore New York … more
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