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Ulster County Budget approved with minimal changes
The Ulster County Legislature voted last week to approve the 2024 Ulster County Operating Budget submitted by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger with minimal amendments – giving the green … more
Mark Elia [L], of GPAs Bike Shop, donated two new Trek bikes to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso for use by his department’s bike patrol officers, who cover the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Town of Lloyd police receive new bicycles
This past year the Lloyd Police Department brought back bike patrols on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and the Walkway Over the Hudson.   Chief James Janso said they had bike patrols in … more
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Newburgh welcomes holiday season with parade and tree lighting
The City of Newburgh radiated with Christmas cheer and joy on Saturday, December 9 as the annual Holiday Parade made its way through the city neighborhoods before finally arriving at the city tree. … more
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(left to right) First Presbyterian Church members Marge Elkin, Sophia, Daniel, and Heather Benedict next to the church’s Christmas tree
Montgomery celebrates holidays the old-fashioned way
Like the frosty air that signaled the change in seasons, the Village of Montgomery’s Olde Fashioned Christmas, an annual celebration held last Saturday, signaled December’s looming … more
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The celebration’s Christmas tree shines in the square
Walden throws a holly jolly party
Walden’s municipal square bustled with excitement last Thursday, December 10 during the village’s annual Christmas in the Square, a celebration hosted by the village’s Parks and … more
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Lane reduction expected along Interstate 84
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists that Interstate 84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 32 (State Route 747) and Exit 39 … more
A new water tank in Lloyd (l.) stands ready to be put into use. The old 1967 tank beside it will soon be removed.
Lloyd’s new water tank nearly ready
Adam Litman, Lloyd’s Water & Sewer Administrator, met with the Southern Ulster Times to talk about the new water tank, its $2.5 million price tag and an update on its current status. It was … more
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Marlborough to hold hearing on cannabis law
    By state law, cannabis businesses can set up shop throughout New York – but local municipalities can regulate just where they can do so. At its Monday, December 11 … more
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Modena, NY Drag Strip Supporters have their own Facebook page.
DePew: racing ban is ‘not a done deal’
Plattekill Deputy Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. insisted at the Town Board meeting on December 7 that the proposed local law banning motor vehicle racing is not “a done deal by any means” and … more
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Last week, seven students received recognition from the Marlboro Milton Lions Club for their submissions to their Peace Poster contest. Pictured L-R Honorable Mention went to Adeline Appler, Gregory Artero, Ella Bogaczyk, Kimberly Luis, Kara Morehead, Alyssa Scaturro, and Ella Loupe received an Achievement Award. In the back row, Lions Club President Jerry Wein, club secretary Frank Carfarcio, Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell and club members Stephen Jennison and Frank Milazzo.
Lions Club hosts Peace Poster Contest
The Marlboro-Milton Lions Club gave a presentation at last week’s Marlboro School Board meeting to honor students who participated in their International Peace Poster Contest. Ella Loupe was … more
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Clear messages at the city council meeting.
Tenants and landlords clash at council meeting
Tenants and landlords alike, advocacy groups and other concerned citizens converged on the City of Newburgh Activity Center Monday, December 11 to voice their concerns and opinions on rent control, … more
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(l-r) Human Rights Commissioner Zineb Awad, Mayor Torrance Harvey, HRC Chairperson Ramona Burton, Human Rights Commissioner Malinda Ware, Virginia Kasinski, Shantia Jackson, Kyle Conway, Tanika McCullough, New York State Human Rights Commissioner Maria Imperial and New York State Supreme Court Justice E. Loren Williams.
Newburgh celebrates Human Rights Day
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted on December 10, 1948 by the United Nations is a landmark document that ushered in an era of expanded human rights for all peoples. Now, 75 … more
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A demolition permit application has been submitted for the Destinta Theatre in New Windsor.
Destinta theatre doomed?
NYC Excavation Group, based out of the Bronx, has submitted a demolition application on December 4 on behalf of the owner of the former Destinta Theater, New Windsor Destinta Plaza LLC. A site plan … more
Dante bust may return to the park
A bust of Italian poet Dante Alighieri has stood over the courtyard of the Newburgh Public Library for more than three decades, but it may soon be on the move. The Newburgh City Council approved … more
Of the 58 gardeners, only 36 are Town of Montgomery residents.
‘Volatile’ issues linger at community garden
During the Town of Montgomery November 28 meeting, the board discussed the town’s Community Garden, located in Benedict Farm Park, and speculated how it should be handled after receiving … more
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Walden re-affirms cannabis sales ban
Sales of recreational marijuana remains illegal in Walden. While village trustees had little trouble reaching consent on that question, the matter of enforcing the law is another matter. At last … more
Walden Village Officials have agreed that the boat launch donated by the Millspaugh Family and relocated to Olley Park will be returned to the Millspaugh Park in 2024.
Walden provides update on river park
The Walden Village Board and a representative from the Millspaugh family provided several updates to the Waterfront Park, a project proposed for a portion of Wallkill River’s shoreline near … more
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Shawangunk expected to vote on new police contract December 21
The Town of Shawangunk is expected to approve a new three-year contract for the Town Police Department at its next Town Board meeting on December 21. Supervisor John Valk said he just received … more
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Matt Healy (left) and Sebastion (right) about to toss the wreath into Wallkill River.
Riverside ceremony recalls Pearl Harbor attack
The Village of Montgomery, the Osborn-Fitzsimmons American Legion Post 521, and the Dusenberry-Flannery VFW Post 2064 gathered in the Powell’s Landing Pavillion last Thursday, December 7 at 10 … more
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Operation Toy Train makes its annual appearance
Residents and officials of the Village of Montgomery, despite dealing with chilling downpours and muddy shoes, arrived at Railroad Avenue last Sunday, December 10, and donated loads of toys to … more
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