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A preliminary master plan for Delano-Hitch Recreation Park shows potential improvements throughout the park.

Grant opens door to broader Delano-Hitch improvements

A newly awarded $2 million state grant for Delano-Hitch Recreation Park could help the city leverage millions more toward a broader rehabilitation of Newburgh’s largest park. City officials …

Newburgh backs land acquisition for Quassaick Creek Greenway

A long-planned greenway along the Quassaick Creek is moving closer to reality as Scenic Hudson seeks to acquire eight acres near Snake Hill that could eventually help connect Muchattoes Lake and …

Court election battle ends with Carolan’s resignation

Mary Lou Carolan stepped down from the Town of Newburgh Council after the New York Court of Appeals declined to hear her appeal, ending a months-long legal battle over a 2025 election decided by a …

Chief Gebert’s final walkout

“For 22 years, Chief Gebert has devoted himself to the town of Cornwall, its residents and the members of his department, with his leadership, dedication and friendship.” And with one that, …

Cornwall Collaboratory to be launched

“Shared understanding and looking for practical ways forward.” With that phrase in mind, a new venture in Cornwall – the Cornwall Collaboratory – is about to be launched. What is it? Who …
The Walden Board of Trustees is considering changes to the village’s fire safety regulations after Building Inspector Kathy Stegenga raised concerns about single-family rental properties that are …
The idea of forming a Town of Lloyd Lions Club took root several years ago, but it wasn’t until May that the group attracted the required 20-plus members and was officially recognized as a …
Highland Falls’ Joe Murphy has worked for the Village of Highland Falls Department of Public Works since June 1, 1973 – at 53 years, he is the longest serving employee of the municipality. …
A year ago, the Highlands Town Board started its annual budget work $535,000 over the town’s state-mandated tax cap. This year, they started just $300,000 over it. Last year, the board ended …
The Highland Falls Village Board has accepted a petition to review the possibility of allowing a Planned Residential Development (PRD) – 31 units on 4.5 acres in the Satterlee Grove area. It’s a …
Local News

Mid Hudson Times editorial earns first place in national newspaper contest

The Mid Hudson Times has earned national recognition for its editorial writing, winning first place for Best Editorial in the 2026 Better Newspaper Editorial Contest conducted by the National …

Briefs

Medical transportation company owner sentenced in Medicaid fraud case

The owner of an Ulster County medical transportation company was sentenced to three to nine years in state prison for stealing more than $1.1 million from the Medicaid program, state Comptroller …

Will telephone landlines disappear?

Jenny Lee, Chair of the Ulster County Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion, urges residents to learn about Verizon’s proposal to retire traditional copper telephone service, known as Plain Old …

Wallkill EMS recovers more than $16,000 in unclaimed funds

The Town of Wallkill Emergency Medical Services has recovered $16,035.32 in unclaimed funds with assistance from the office of state Sen. James Skoufis and the New York State Comptroller’s Office. …

Wallkill police officer assists choking woman

Town of Wallkill police Officer Heather Dunnigan helped save the life of an 82-year-old woman who was choking on a piece of candy Sept. 15 at Bob’s Discount Furniture, 88 Dunning Road. Police …

Sports

Vikings rout FDR 34-7

The Valley Central Vikings had a big first half. Despite an offensive slowdown in the second half, the Vikings build a big enough lead, and the defense stood tough as they routed the FDR …

Pine Bush girls swimming streak reaches 90 victories

Pine Bush Central School District
The Pine Bush girls’ swim team has not lost a dual meet in 9 years.

The Pine Bush girls’ swimming and diving team has reached a remarkable milestone, winning its 90th consecutive dual meet. Pine Bush defeated Valley Central, 108-70, on Sept. 16 to extend a …

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Sports Shorts

Wallkill tennis Wallkill defeats Highland, improves to 5-1 Wallkill defeated Highland in girls tennis Sept. 24 to improve to 5-1. Gabby Morales and Julia Price won at first doubles, defeating …

Burke Catholic rushes past Highland, 52-6

Highland’s A.J. Nugent scores a touchdown as Wallkill’s Vincent Hazard pursues during a September 4  game at Wallkill Senior High School’s Robinson Field.

Burke Catholic quarterback Lucas Rodriguez rushed for four touchdowns Thursday night, leading the Eagles to a 52-6 rout of Highland and pushing Burke’s record to 4-0. The game matched two …

Community

A beautiful way to honor those who have served

Residents of Marlboro and Milton who have family members who served in the military may have their loved ones’ names engraved on the memorial wall behind Marlboro Elementary School, facing Route …

Walden Harvest Fest moved to this Saturday

Happy Birthday on October 2 to my uncle Keith Millspaugh! Enjoy your day! Part 3 of the Thruway Plaza-In the 1950s, Meyer Jacobowitz gave the Walden Ambulance Corps its first home. The building …