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John Xanthis and Mike Bellarosa
Xanthis retires as VC super
The Valley Central Board of Education called a special meeting on Wednesday, June 22, during which the Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent of Schools John Xanthis. This comes after … more
Vet-senior housing plan presented to planning board
A proposed 80-unit apartment complex behind the Montgomery Shop Rite that has already earned the support of the Montgomery Town Board, is now before the town’s planning board. Developer … more
Valley Central security plans move forward
With the 2022-2023 school year slated to commence in just under a month, Valley Central School District officials and local municipalities are moving ahead with a security plan to have police … more
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Orange County announces initiative promoting food waste diversion and composting
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, the County’s Planning Department and the Orange County DPW, Division of Environmental Facilities and Services (DEFS) have announced a series of new … more
The pavilion at Popp’s Park is flooded every winter for the annual curling tournament, but recent mild winters have produced more slush than ice. The solution would be a portable unit to freeze the surface water.
Wallkill Lions seek a solution for an icy problem
Members of the Wallkill Lions Club approached the Shawangunk board recently with a proposal of frosty proportions: a refrigeration system for the pavilion at Popp Park, ensuring a stable ice rink for … more
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[L-R] Rosie [Lauren Cambalik] wipes away Donna’s [Isabelle Polchinski] tears while Tanya [Bryanna Wallace] comforts her.
Mamma Mia! coming to the Wallkill High School stage
Wallkill families, friends and students are invited to enjoy a night of music, laughs and love with the performance of the world-renowned production of Mamma Mia! held at Wallkill Senior High School. … more
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Maher bill grants peace officer status to court officers
Assemblyman Brian Maher’s (R,C-Walden) bill granting peace officer status to employees of the Town of Montgomery Court was passed in the New York State Assembly on Wednesday, May 24. The bill … more
Russell Ger conducts the greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra in a free concert, Saturday, at Safe Harbors Green.
Symphony presents a free ‘Big Band’ concert on the green
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) will offer a free “Best of Big Bands” concert on Saturday, September 30 at 3 p.m. at Safe Harbors Green in Newburgh, at the corner of … more
The siren will remain in place after the old firehouse becomes the new police station.
Shawangunk PD moving to old firehouse
Since the Town of Shawangunk hasn’t received a request for a permissive referendum within 30 days of its vote to authorize $350,000 to purchase the Wallkill Fire District’s former … more
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Tara Parlman
Meet Tara Parlman, Shawangunk Justice
The Shawangunk board, during its March 7 meeting, introduced the town’s newest justice to the residents: Tara Parlman, a resident with years of legal experience who took over the … more
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Rendering of the proposed Hawkins Drive Apartment complex, geared towards veterans and senior citizens.
Hawkins Apartments gain Montgomery approval
A long anticipated large housing complex has finally been approved to come to Montgomery, and it aims to house seniors and veterans in need of affordable housing arrangements. Developer Jonah … more
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Works by Mark Sengbusch will be on display this weekend.
Newburgh Open Studios returns this weekend
More than 100 artists will participate in the Thirteenth Annual Newburgh Open Studios, organized by Gerardo Castro and Michael Gabor, co- owners of Newburgh Art Supply, taking place on Saturday and … more
QuickChek representatives Kelly Libolt (far left) and Tung-To Lam listen as Planning Board Member Cheri Zahakos suggests that other sites in the town may be more suitable for their plans.
Controversial QuickChek proposal returns to planning board
QuickChek’s proposal for a gas station and convenience store at Scott’s Corners, having bounced between the Town of Montgomery Planning and Zoning Boards for more than a year, was back … more
Renderings of the proposed KSH warehouses in the Village of Montgomery.
Warehouse woes in Montgomery
Proposals for warehouses intended near a residential area in Montgomery have not exactly sat well with residents. In fact, residents and neighbors have shown up to every planning board meeting … more
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A new event at this year’s Weekend of Wallkill was the political potato peeling contest among the town’s political candidates. When the potato is peeled, hands go up.
A wet Weekend of Wallkill is still fun
Despite ongoing rain showers, the Weekend of Wallkill celebration returned for its ninth year on Saturday, September 23. Families and residents of the hamlet and surrounding areas browsed homemade … more
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Shawangunk budget may exceed tax cap
Supervisor John Valk is proud of the fact that the Town of Shawangunk has never gone over the state-mandated 2.0 percent tax cap since it was instituted in 2012. But Valk is fearful that the streak … more
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters in need of volunteers
The Big Brothers and Sisters of Orange County is currently looking to expand their program and gain more members. They have recently reached an all time low for enrollment of both volunteers and … more
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Maybrook Village Clerk/Treasurer David Griffith (far right) swears in newly re-elected village board members l-r) Deputy mayor Charles Woznick, Mayor Dennis Leahy and Trustee Daryl Capozzoli during the board’s recent annual reorganization meeting.
Maybrook OKs 3% increase
Only a handful of residents turned out for Maybrook’s annual budget hearing and even fewer spoke. When all was said and done, the village board passed the budget without change. The total … more
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Gardiner pursues further legal action against Awosting Club
Having successfully overcome one legal challenge from the Awosting Club, the town of Gardiner is now prepared to pursue further legal action against the glamping facility. The Supreme Court of … more
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July 2021: Village officials dedicate Montgomery’s pickleball courts.
Pickleball prompts heated debate in Montgomery
It may be the nation’s fastest growing sport, and though it is catching on in the Village of Montgomery, not everyone there is a pickleball fan. The village board, after a lengthy and … more
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