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Martin and Lynn Colavita (center) with members of SALT and the Regional Food Bank of Hudson Valley, together at the food bank after the couple finished their 44-mile walk from Liberty to Montgomery.

Millions lose SNAP benefits during government shutdown

On October 1, the United States government entered a shutdown after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on federal funding prior to their deadline. As the shutdown rolls into November, all …

Highlands looks to collect water and sewer monies

The Town of Highlands is owed $75,428.52 in back water bills, and $62,088.22 in back sewer bills. The property owners that owe those funds are going to see the bills again soon, this time as part of …

Be on the lookout for Hugh Maher Drive

Sixty-seven years ago, Hugh Maher moved to his current home on South Street in Highland Falls - it was 1959 and President Eisenhower was in the White House. Maher’s big white house overlooks …

Town of Marlborough hopes to bring new senior tax exemptions

The Marlborough Town Board met on Monday, Oct. 27, to discuss new preliminary senior exemptions. “You’ll see a resolution tonight to start a new local law to expand the senior …

Eagle’s Roost development returns to Shawangunk planning board

On Wednesday, November 5, the Town of Shawangunk planning board is scheduled to hold a public scoping session on a divisive project: the Eagle’s Roost, a multifamily development proposed for …
Steve Neuhaus kept his seat as County Executive, securing a comfortable victory over opponent Michael Sussman and his fourth term as County Executive. Genesis Ramos secured a second term in the …
Republican incumbents led a strong showing in the Nov. 4 elections across Orange and Ulster counties, with Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus easily winning re-election and GOP candidates holding …
he Ulster County Board of Elections posted the results for the Town of Shawangunk’s 2025 councilmember election on Tuesday, November 4, late into the night. Of the four candidates, Alex Danon …
he Orange County Board of Elections posted the results for the county’s 2025 council member election on Tuesday, November 4 at 11:50 p.m. Of the candidates, Rob Sassi won the District 9 …
The Ulster County Board of Elections posted the results for the Town of Gardiner’s 2025 board election on Tuesday, November 4, late into the night. Of the five candidates, Mike Hartner won the …
Local News

Marlborough eyes 1.3% tax rate increase

The Town of Marlborough’s tentative 2026 budget passed its public hearing and moved to the next stage of approval Monday, Oct. 27. “Considering what we had to go through at the …

School News

Dukes fall short at New Paltz

Jack Buzzurro goes in untouched from 2 yard line giving Marlboro a 7-0 lead with 9:04 in the first quarter.

After soaring past Liberty a week earlier, Marlboro Central came back to earth Friday night, falling just short in a 15-14 loss to New Paltz. The Dukes struck first when Jack Buzzurro ran in …

Jones’ kick gives Army a win at Air Force

Dawson Jones (r.) and a teammate celebrate his game-winning field goal, Saturday at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Army West Point (4-4, 2-3) traveled west to face service academy rival Air Force (2-6, 1-4) on Saturday in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series — marking the Black …

Montgomery

Coldenham FD presents Country Night

The Coldenham Country Night featuring the Hillbilly Parade will be held on November 13. It will be held at  the Coldenham Fire Company on Coldenham Road near the intersection with Route 17K. …

HCC celebrates first responders with free family barbecue

Local first responders gathered at Thomas Bull Memorial Park for Heroes, Cowboys, & Companions’ appreciation barbecue.

First responders from Montgomery and across Orange County gathered at Thomas Bull Memorial Park on October 25 to enjoy Heroes, Cowboys, & Companions’ appreciation barbecue, featuring ample …

Highland

Halloween in the Hamlet of Highland

A bubble machine blanketed the hamlet in a blizzard of ‘snow’.

On October 25, the Hamlet of Highland got an early jump on the festivities/

Team Hope Walk to support Huntington’s Disease Families set for Oct. 26 in Highland

The Northeast Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the 2025 Team Hope Walk – Hudson Valley on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, …