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Cell tower planned for Maybrook DPW
If all goes well with the various public hearings/approvals needed, there could soon be better cell phone service in Maybrook, thanks to a 140-foot cell tower near the Public Works (DPW) garage at … more
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Live music returns to Safe Harbors Green
Orange County Arts Council’s OC Live Music Series presents its second show of the season on Friday, June 3, 7-10 p.m. Entry is at 6:30 p.m. This month features SOLJOI77, an alternative … more
Region remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice
The holiday that we know as Memorial Day, dates back to the time shortly after the Civil War. General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed the first major Memorial Day on May … more
Lloyd Cemetery Trustee Dennis Bragg (l.) and Superintendent Charles Meuser would like to preserve the history of the soldiers buried there.
History set in stone
One of the oldest gravestones in Lloyd cemetery belongs to George S. Brundage. It contains all that is known or remembered about a soldier who gave his life for his country: George S. Brundage … more
Ulster reapportionment plan draws complaints
Although a parade of speakers praised the Ulster County Commission on Reapportionment for undertaking a tough job at a May 16 public hearing at the Modena fire station, no one seemed happy with the … more
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Incumbents to battle for Senate seat
Much of Southern Ulster County is assured of having a new representative, come January in the State Senate, as district lines have been re-drawn. The southern half of Ulster, as well large … more
Lloyd seeks to ban private sewer plants
The Lloyd Town Board has drawn up a local law aimed at prohibiting developers of large, multi-user projects from constructing private wastewater treatment plants on their sites. The law is under … more
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Area budgets and capital projects win approval
It was a banner day at the polls for the Wallkill School District in last week’s voting as the $81.71 million budget and a $43.8 million capital project were overwhelmingly approved by district … more
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Orange County invited Veterans to free screening of Top Gun: Maverick
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Veterans Service Agency Director Christian Farrell will host a free showing for veterans of the new, highly-acclaimed movie “Top Gun: … more
Newburgh Police officer fights cancer
The Town of Newburgh Police seek assistance and donations for fellow officer and commander Lieutenant Robert DeSaye who is in need of cancer treatment. As of May 24, the donation page has raised … more
Chopping through wood that was on fire presented a particular challenge: pictured L-R members of the Bushiken Karate School; advanced brown belt Rocco Carozza; brown belt Joseph Smith and advanced brown belt Arjun Lahiri
Spring returns to the hamlet
Marlboro and Highland school budgets pass
Voters approved the school budgets for Marlboro and Highland for 2022-23.   The Marlboro budget of $61,498,000 passed by a vote of 561 to 226 The two open school board seats were won by … more
Wallkill budget, proposition easily passed
    The Wallkill School District’s $81.71 million budget and a $43.8 million capital project were easily approved by district voters Tuesday.      The budget for … more
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Neuhaus to deliver 2022 State of the County Address on May 25
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus will deliver his 2022 State of the County address at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25. The address is open to the public and will take place at the Orange … more
The day featured hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill.
OC hosts Veteran’s picnic
Area veterans and active military members were treated to a day in the park on Saturday as Orange County and its Veteran’s Service Agency hosted its annual Spring Picnic and Resource Fair at … more
Garnet Health to host virtual stroke prevention forum
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Garnet Health will host a free, virtual forum, “Act Fast: A Self-Care Forum on Stroke Prevention Signs and Symptoms” on Wednesday, May … more
Ulster Exec. launches bid for Congress
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan has officially launched his Congressional campaign. The announcement was made on social media on Tuesday. “I am announcing today that I will be running in … more
Relief sought from Central Hudson
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assemblymember Kevin Cahill announced last week that they sent a joint letter to Central Hudson calling for immediate … more
James Anzalone was honored for serving the Highland Hose Company for 30 years. He is flanked by Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (l) and Ulster County Legislator and cousin Herb Litts.
Highland FD hosts annual dinner
Firefighter Fred DeMaio opened the celebratory evening with an Invocation. The dinner was held at The Chateau in Kingston for the first time in three years. Chief Peter Miller thanked everyone … more
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L – r: Debbie Agnew, Cecilia Cook, Marge Gosiewski, Sheryl Werba, Joanne Zambito, Maryellen Glorie, Emily Amoia and Marsha Simmons. Not pictured Ashley Poulin.
Tea party returns to Dubois Farms
After being put on hold by the pandemic, a Tea Party fundraiser was recently held at the Tavern at the Dubois Farms in Highland. Joanne Zambito is President of the Friends of the Marlboro Free … more
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