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Members of the Lloyd Police Department turned out for the Cops & Cone event at the Frozen Caboose Ice Cream Parlor. Pictured [L-R] Lt. Chris Miller, Deputy Town Clerk Jenn Acosta, Chief James Janso, Officer Antoinette Cocozza, Officer Kristy Garcia, Officer Benjamin Germain and Dispatcher Rebecca Mills.

Cops & Cones brings kids and police together over ice cream

Lloyd police officers handed out goodie bags and free ice cream cones to local children at the Frozen Ca-boose Ice Cream Parlor during the department’s annual Cops & Cones event. Lloyd …

Ferry’s return is sold out

Ferry service returned to the Hudson River between Newburgh and Beacon this weekend as organizers began a two-weekend pilot they hope will demonstrate demand for a more permanent connection between …

Carballo attends final school board meeting

The October 1 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Board of Education was the last for Assistant Superintendent for Business Chris Carballo; he was thanked for his …

Highlands Town Board okays going over tax cap, if needed

If necessary, the Town of Highlands can now exceed New York State’s mandated tax cap for its 2027 budget. The Town board adopted a local law which allows them to take the action at its meeting on …

Meeting ends with tense exchange over public records

A Marlborough Town Board meeting Sept. 28 that included public hearings, budget discussions and community presentations ended with a tense exchange between resident Adam Broza and town officials over …
Soon-to-retire from the Town of Highlands Recreation Department, Cornwall’s Phylis Murphy had the table turned on her a little bit last week. Senator James Skoufis was hosting a senior citizen …
When Daniel Nye began working for the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, first with the Department of Public Works and then with the Water Department, he had a clear vision. He switched departments …
Over the last five years, the owner of Blue Chip Farms in Wallkill has been working with the Shawangunk planning board to transform most of his acreage into a mixed-use development that he could sell …
Representatives of Shanti Mandir appeared before the Town of Montgomery planning board last Monday, September 28 to propose a buildout for the organization’s ashram. Shanti Mandir submitted plans …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Chief Steve Dixon wants everyone to be aware of that. “The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department and its’ …
Local News

City of Newburgh announces fall street paving schedule

The City of Newburgh has announced the start of the 2026 paving season starting in accordance with the City’s 5-year paving plan. Residents and motorists should anticipate temporary changes …

Briefs

SUNY Ulster to hold Police Academy Info Session on October 10

SUNY Ulster has scheduled an information session for those interested in attending its Police Academy on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This information session is mandatory for …

Fire damages vacant residence

Winona/Orange Lake Fire Department firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from a vacant residence at 7:57 a.m. Oct. 2. Winona Lake Car 2 arrived and reported an active fire, …

Bronx man arrested after fleeing Newburgh traffic stop

A 28-year-old Bronx man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, resisting arrest and injuring a Newburgh police officer, authorities said. Police said Sgt. Mountain attempted to …

Mount to host author Guarino

Mount Saint Mary College will host author and Korn Ferry Vice Chairman Alan Guarino for a fireside chat and book signing Thursday, Oct. 15. The event will focus on leadership and Guarino’s …

Sports

Sports Shorts

The Wallkill Girls Tennis Team celebrated Senior Night with a win over Onteora.

Wallkill volleyball sweeps Marlboro Wallkill defeated visiting Marlboro in three sets, 25-16, 25-17 and 25-18, in Mid-Hudson Athletic League action. Bella Martinez led the Panthers with three kills, …

8 straight for Wallkill girls soccer

Wallkill’s Sury Arias plays the ball down the field as Poughkeepsie’s Dayanna Jimenez trails the play during Thursday’s MHAL Division I girls’ soccer game at Robinson Field in Wallkill.

The Wallkill Panthers have won eight straight games to start the season, but the gauntlet is coming. They weren’t quiet wins either. Apart from a two-goal win over the Saugerties Sawyers …

School News

American Legion celebrates Boys State and Girls State students

Members of the American Legion Post 1308 and other veteran organizations, together with a few local students who completed Boy’s State this past summer.

Last June, the Pine Bush American Legion Post 1308 and its ladies auxiliary sponsored 11 students to attend the AL Boys State at SUNY Morrisville and the ALA Girls State at SUNY Brock Port. Fast …

Highland remembers Michael Oremus

Maddy Oremus-Palmese speaks at the ceremony held for Corporal Michael Oremus during the varsity boys soccer game between Highland and Ellenville on Thurs., Oct. 1.

Highland and Ellenville played to a scoreless tie Thursday, Oct. 1, in a varsity boys soccer match dedicated to the memory of Army Cpl. Michael Oremus, a former Highland soccer player and team …

Community

A distant radio signal

Many of you know you can reach out to me about family items you discover, places you would like to know more about, and other topics. This past week an e-mail, with a letter from over 100 years ago …

Grabbing a bite to eat

The quick social media network around Newburgh often features announcements of new downtown businesses, particularly eateries. Running a restaurant is super hard work. It involves as much talent in …