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Ryan urges state to reject Danskammer

Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, Monday, submitted comments urging the New York State Siting Board to reject Danskammer Energy LLC’s application for repowering and expansion of the Danskammer …
A site plan map of the Dollar General location proposed for 9W and Mahoney Road.

Dollar General approved

The proposed Dollar General at Route 9W and Mahoney Road was approved with flying colors. Board member James Garofalo attempted to suggest a conditional approval that a 5-foot paved walkway be …

Cider brewery eyed for Milton

If all goes according to plan, Milton could grow a brewery on one of its oldest farms. Chip Kent, of Kent Family Farms, applied at the Town of Marlborough Planning Board’s April 19 meeting …
The district plans to replace the sign at the entrance to the high school.

Highland adopts $47.1 million budget for 2021-22

At their last meeting, the Highland School Board unanimously adopted a $47,133,657 budget for the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Thomas Bongiovi pointed out that this budget, “will not …
Next month paving and repair work will begin on roads in the Town of Lloyd. Pictured is a crew paving S. Chodikee Lake Road last July.

Plans set for roadwork in Lloyd for 2021

Each year, typically in February, Lloyd Highway Superintendent Rich Klotz submits a plan to the Town Board, called a 264 Agreement, highlighting the roads he is planning to repair, improve and/or …

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City council amends Rules of Order

On Monday, April 12, the city council passed a resolution that creates a local law amending the “Rules of Order” in the City of Newburgh, which would more closely consider how council …
Orange County DPW Division of Environmental Facilities & Services is offering composters for sale.

Happy Earth Day!

This Earth Month, a number of Newburgh-based organizations have joined together for the city sector of an overall county-led compost and rain barrel sale in an effort to encourage residents to go …
Amy Antinori has lived on Oak Street Newburgh for the past 66 years.

Amy Antinori celebrates 100 years

Amy Antinori of Newburgh celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, April 17 with a party attended by family and friendsAmy was born in a home birth on West Street on April 13, 1921 and has spent …

Town hears plans for timber harvest, solar farm

The Town of Newburgh Planning Board met this Thursday, April 15, to review applications for a timber harvest, solar farm and three separate subdivisions. Christopher Prentis of Lower Hudson …
Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson presented Dr. Roberto Padilla with an Assembly proclamation to honor his leadership and mark his being named 2021 New York State Superintendent of the Year.

Jacobson honors Newburgh School Superintendent

On Wednesday, April 14, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, who attended the H through 12 at the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, presented Dr. Roberto Padilla, superintendent of the district, …

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Local News

New Windsor man killed in motorcycle accident

The Town of Newburgh Police are currently investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on April 20 at the intersection of State Route 52 and Rock cut Road. Preliminary investigation shows a …
Marlenea Miller is raising money to help pay for the medical expenses of her husband Charles after he was shot outside You You Asian Cuisine last Wednesday evening.

Walden man shot at restaurant

Last Wednesday at approximately 9:18 p.m., Town of Wallkill police officers responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in front of You You Asian Cuisine in the Town of Wallkill. Upon arrival, …

PB ups in person learning

The Pine Bush Board Central School District has erected a 60-foot by 40-foot tent in the back parking lot of Crispell Middle School to create the extra space needed to get in-person students …

Town of Montgomery volunteers beautify community

More than 80 volunteers filled up over 125 bags of garbage Sunday as part of the Town of Montgomery’s Operation Clean Sweep. The group helped beautify areas of the town such as Canning Road, …

Cow art wows ‘em in Wallkill

A herd of more than 30 “VOW’S COWS” (Vision of Wallkill’s cows) were celebrated on Saturday with a photo opportunity on the Wallkill Public Library lawn. Primed cow forms …

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Walden looking to trim $500,000 from budget

The Village of Walden’s tentative budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is down approximately $500,000 from the current fiscal …

Commercial landscape company expands into Montgomery

LCS Landscapes, a Poughkeepsie-based, award-winning, full-service commercial landscape and design company opened a new satellite …

Gardiner may put rental law on the shelf

Despite the multiple workshop sessions, public hearings and heated debates over the past several months, the Gardiner Town Board may …

Registration open for Gardiner Arbor Day

Registration is open for a family-friendly Arbor Day event at Majestic Park in the Town of Gardiner. The event will take place on …

Man arrested with loaded gun on Chambers Street

On April 20  at 2:59 p.m., City of Newburgh Police received a call for service alleging a male in a grey Nike hoodie was in …
The community advocacy group No Hate Here posted this message on its Facebook page.

Reaction to Chauvin conviction

The conviction of  former Police Officer Derek Chauvin, Tuesday, prompted swift reaction from community organizations and elected …

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