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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
City seeks to ID persons of interest
The City of Newburgh Detective Division is asking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify the pictured subjects in relation to a series of shootings/shots fired incidents in the North … more
The altar boys who served at the Mass (l. – r.) Raymond Bartollotti, Carl DeMarco, Mark Railing, John Railing, J.P. Toder and Sean Mrdjenovic.
Archbishop pays New Year’s Eve visit to Highland
On New Year’s Eve, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archboshop of New York, celebrated Mass at St. Augustine Church in Highland. In 2009 he was appointed Archbishop by Pope Benedict XVI, who passed … more
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Hearing set on zoning change for Villages
Members of the Lloyd Planning Board recently voted 5-2 to forward a memo to the Town Board, urging them to approve a Planned Residential Retirement Development [PRRD] zoning change for the Villages … more
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Larry Hammond was honored by the Lloyd Town Board for his 35 years of service on the town’s Planning Board. Pictured L-R councilmen Mike Guerriero, John Fraino, Hammond, Supervisor Dave Plavchak and councilman Lenny Auchmoody.
Lloyd honors Larry Hammond
On the last meeting of the year, the Lloyd Town Board presented Larry Hammond with a Certificate of Outstanding Service for his 35 years as a volunteer on the Planning Board and on the Water & … more
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Lloyd ZBA to approve front yard structure
The Lloyd Zoning Board of Appeals is about to grant an area variance to allow Nicholas Corday and his wife to construct a 100ft by 50ft outbuilding in the front yard of their property at 67 South … more
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On Sept. 28, the first cruise ship docked at the new southern pier at the Milton Landing, under a recently signed 20 year agreement with the American Cruise Line company.
Marlborough’s Year in Review
As 2022 drew to a close, Marlborough Supervisor Scott Corcoran prepared a presentation for the last board meeting of the year to highlight the town’s achievements, starting with the completion … more
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“I want you to realize how proud I am to know you, to be affiliated with you, to know that you spoke to somebody, that you dropped a pamphlet at somebody’s door, that you mentioned my name on the way in or out and that made the difference, that truly made the difference.”
Eachus takes the oath of office
Christopher W. Eachus of New Windsor, joined by his family, friends, fellow elected officials and supporters was sworn in as the newest member of the New York State Assembly on Sunday, January 1. … more
The former headquarters of New Windsor’s McQuade Foundation, the campus is now home to Saint Christopher’s School and has been designated by the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as a care provider of services and shelter.
Schmitt voices opposition to plan for St. Christopher’s
In his final days in office, Assemblyman Colin Schmitt doubled down on his opposition to any migrant settlements in the area. It had been a major platform of his unsuccessful congressional campaign … more
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Linda Muller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Family Healthcare retires after 31 years of leadership and service.
Cornerstone CEO retires
Linda Muller, President and Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Cornerstone Family Healthcare concluded 31 years of service and leadership of the local healthcare provider at the end of 2022. She will … more
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Cannabis Law goes before public
The Town of Newburgh Board hosted a public hearing on December 27 to seek comments from the public on a proposed local law for a Cannabis Zoning Amendment for the town. The town board did not make … more
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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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Milton’s Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library received a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts.
Marlborough libraries receive some extra cash at holiday time
Christmas came a little early to the two libraries in the Town of Marlborough, as both received special gifts this holiday season - one in the form of a large charitable donation, the other in the … more
Ulster Comptroller releases report on Opioid fatalities
The Ulster County Comptroller has released a snapshot on the Opioid settlement funds received by Ulster County. Ulster County resident deaths from opioid overdose has increased 407% since 2014 and … more
Marlboro Middle School student Jefferson Arias, who is holding his winning Peace Poster art work, is flanked by school board member Frank Milazzo [L] and Lions Club President Stephen Jennison.
Lions Club honors art contest winner
This year’s theme for the annual Marlboro-Milton Lions Club Peace Poster Art contest for Middle School students was ‘Lead With Compassion.’ At a school board meeting, Club … more
Contreras signs 2023 Ulster County Budget
Acting Ulster County Executive Johanna Contreras announced last week that she has signed the 2023 budget. At approximately $381 million, the budget invests in essential services including … more
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