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State Police investigate a homicide in Plattekill
State Police have identified the victim of a homicide in the town of Plattekill as Daniel Spotards, 41, from the town of Plattekill On January 2, 2023, the New York State Police, Highland Barracks … more
The second mural shows the many hands that support our world.
Murals brighten Middle School Hallway
Recently the Marlboro School Board drew attention to two murals that were done at the middle school last fall. Art teacher Megan Albright said several years ago students at the high school … more
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Plattekill Town board poses after January 4 reorganizational meeting. Left to right - Dean DePew Sr., Darryl Matthews, Supervisor Jennifer Salemo, Wilfrido Castillo Jr. and Bill Kras.
Salemo wraps up first year as Plattekill Supervisor
Supervisor Jennifer Salemo felt that the Town of Plattekill accomplished a lot in her first year in office. But she said it was a team effort every step of the way. “It has been challenging … more
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Milton firefighters marching in the Marlboro Fire Parade, July 2022.
Fire calls dipped in 2022, but some companies still very busy
In 2022, there were a total of 13,964 fire calls in Ulster County, which is lower than last year. However, fire calls in different districts may vary from low to very busy. Matthew Kneeter, the … more
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DiNapoli urges New Yorkers to spend those holiday gift cards
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned over … more
Kavanagh to run for Ulster DA
Attorney Mike Kavanagh announced Saturday that he will run for Ulster County District Attorney, a position once held by his father. “Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy to be Ulster … more
SUNY New Paltz officially a university, no longer a college
SUNY New Paltz has officially attained University status in the State of New York, effective January 1, 2023, after receiving approval from SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley and the SUNY … more
Marlborough Town Clerk Colleen Corcoran administers the oath of office to Councilman Dave Zambito.
Marlborough swears in a new councilman
Last week Marlborough Town Clerk Colleen Corcoran administered the oath of office to Councilman Dave Zambito. He was the only one up for election last fall and ran unopposed. In November Zambito … more
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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
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