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Marlboro names gym for Benjamin Trapani
Last week the Marlboro School Board held a lengthy discussion on a motion to name the elementary gym for the third through fifth grades in honor of Benjamin Trapani, who taught physical education in … more
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Rabbi Douglas Kohn crosses the Paso del Norte International Bridge from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to El Paso, Texas on December 12, 2022. Photo Credit: Justin Hamel for HIAS
A journey to the border
From December 11 to 14, Rabbi Douglas Kohn of Newburgh’s Temple Beth Jacob along with other rabbis from across the country and organizers traveled to bear witness and experience the current … more
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Hochul announces initiatives aimed at boosting food supply chain
Governor Kathy Hochul Tuesday announced several major proposals to provide an economic boost to farmers and strengthen New York’s food supply chain as part of the 2023 State of the State. … more
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
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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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
Citizens Commission seeks to Challenge Federal Broadband Map
Billions of dollars of federal and state funds will be made available to expand high-speed internet service, and the Comptroller’s Office wants to make sure Ulster County gets its fair share. … more
Norbert Heermann’s Lady with Red Lips is part of the Arthur Anderson collection.
‘The Historic Woodstock Art Colony: The Arthur A. Anderson Collection’ opens on Feb. 4, at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “The Historic Woodstock Art Colony: The Arthur A. Anderson Collection.” The new exhibition features more than 100 … more
Orange-Ulster BOCES Chief Operating Officer William Hecht on Dec. 8, 2022.
William Hecht concludes 40-year education career
William Hecht, Chief Operating Officer for Orange-Ulster BOCES, concludes a 40-year career of educational service and work at the end of the year 2022. “Forty years, it’s been just an … more
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Long-awaited casino finally opens
Resorts World Hudson Valley, New York State’s newest casino, held its official grand opening on Wednesday, December 28 following a year of anticipation and construction. Over the course of … more
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Orange County Commissioner of General Services Samantha Sweikata (left) and County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus.
Sweikata named Orange County’s acting Commissioner of General Services
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced that Samantha Sweikata has been named the County’s acting Commissioner of General Services and Information Technology (IT). Sweikata … more
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