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Lloyd awaits 9W traffic signal
After nearly 15 years in the pipeline, the Tillson, Toc and Vineyard realignment project is expected to be completed by the end of May. Last week Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak gave an update on … more
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Contaminated soil at former Destinta site
The Town of New Windsor is currently in the process of remediating the Destinta Theater site after contaminated soil was discovered. The site is seeking redevelopment but work has stopped … more
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Town of Wallkill celebrates new Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial
Vietnam War veterans didn’t receive a warm welcome after returning home in 1973, and many people despised and blamed them for the war itself. Since then, the United States has made tremendous … more
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Families turn out for youth fishing event
Recently, the Third Annual Cops N’ Bobbers Youth Fishing Tournament was held at Berean Park in Highland. Families brought their children to the park to try their hand at catching one or more of … more
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Several of Frank Galli’s grandchildren help in the placing of dirt into the trip pit at the base of the tree.
Tree-planting celebrates life of Frank Galli
The life of Frank S. Galli of Newburgh was honored with a tree-planting ceremony at the Desmond Campus in the Town of Newburgh on Friday, April 26. The tree planted that day is the first tree to help … more
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Ulster County and RUPCO awarded $5 Million to continue successful ‘Plus One’ Home Program
Ulster County has been granted $5 million by New York State Housing and Community Renewal to extend the implementation of the Plus One ADU Program, which provides financial assistance to Ulster … more
[L-R] Don Petruncola, AIA, Director of Architectural Services of Tinkelman Architecture, John Furst of Catania, Mahon & Rider PLLC and Colin Jarvis, Executive Director of the Newburgh Ministry return to present Legacy House to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
City grants variances for Legacy House
The City of Newburgh Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-2 and approved requested area variances on Tuesday, April 23 for the project known as Legacy House. Three members were not present for the vote. … more
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Max Home Improvement replacing the old roofing shades with new ones.
Jacob T. Walden House receives free roof replacement
The Jacob T. Walden House at 34 North Montgomery Street, the base of operations for the village’s historical society, has undergone many restorations within the last century, from structural … more
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Pine Bush makes school budget pitch to Shawangunk
The Pine Bush School District may have adopted its 2024-2025 budget on April 18, but what do residents think? Joe Lenz, assistant superintendent to the district’s business office, provided a … more
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Village of Montgomery begins NY Forward process
If New York State gave you a $4.5 million grant, how would you use the money to improve your hometown? Village of Montgomery residents pondered this question on May 1 during its first NY Forward … more
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Campus protest leads to more than 130 arrests
Ulster County officials have reacted to the arrests of more than 130 students and community members who staged a pro-Palestinian protest on SUNY New Paltz’s campus last week. County … more
A firefighter on the roof at 24 City Terrace, early Saturday morning
NFD responds to fire at City Terrace
On Saturday, May 4 th at 6:46 a.m., the City of Newburgh Fire Department was dispatched to a report of an alarm sounding at 24 City Terrace. Truck 1 was first to arrive at 6:48 AM, and conducted … more
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
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