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May, 2023: Asylum seekers arrived on buses from New York City.

One year later, many asylum seekers remain

A little over a year has passed since asylum seekers from New York City first arrived on charter buses at the Crossroads Hotel and Ramada Inn in the Town of Newburgh. While no additional buses have …

Montgomery residents want board meetings in senior center

For several months, the Village of Montgomery residents have asked the board to move its meetings to the Montgomery Senior Center, as people with disabilities or handicaps have difficulty …

Marlborough Planning Board scrutinizes subdivisions, solar farms, apartments

Three public hearings resulted in two approval recommendations for small subdivisions from the Marlborough Planning Board at its Monday, September 16 meeting. A third earned the Board’s …
Among those being considered for Hometown Heroes banners are Ken Kumpel (l.), a FDNY member who lost his life on 9/11 and Captain Paul Bucha (r.), a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in July.

Cornwall-on-Hudson sets sights on banners and lights

Cornwall-on-Hudson Trustee Lori Beth Paliotta has identified 22 utility poles, on Hudson Street, which could be used for illuminated holiday decorations or Hometown Hero banners, a project which the …
A view of the area of the Armistead wreck, just last week, from Grandview and Cornwall Ave. in Cornwall-on-Hudson.

World War I vessel remembered

In a move recognizing local history, the Cornwall Yacht Club has donated a sign to the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson which highlights the Hudson River wreck of the Armistead, a ship built during WWI. …

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On September 13, about 14 months after floods washed out a 300-foot stretch of Rt. 218 between West Point and Cornwall-on-Hudson, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the road reopened to traffic. …
The Highland Falls Village Board will soon issue an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the operation of the Highland Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. The board voted unanimously to do that at last …
Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the Town of Highlands is one the latest communities to achieve certification as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities Certification …
Ali Ali is described as a medium-skinned Indian male, approximately 5'5
The New York State Police and local police agencies are currently searching in the Woodbury area for a suspect wanted for several violent felony crimes out of New York City.   The …

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Mayor pleads for ‘fewer disruptions’ at September 9 meeting

Mayor Joe D’Onofrio started the most recent Highland Falls Village Board meeting with a plea for fewer disruptions at the meetings – “I am committed to ensuring that future meetings …

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School News

Dragons blank Valley Central for first win

Cornwall’s Andrew Bonet kicks the ball past Valley Central’s Charles Quick during Thursday’s OCIAA Division II boys’ soccer game.

The Cornwall Dragons hadn’t scored a goal through their first two games of the season. However, they finally got on the board during Thursday’s game against the Valley Central …

Young Raiders fall to Burke

James I. O’Neill’s David Walsh (25) looks for running room during Saturday’s non-league football game at John S. Burke Catholic High School in Goshen.

The James I. O’Neill Raiders are a young football team and have made plenty of mistakes. They added up to a 26-0 loss to the John S. Burke Catholic Eagles on Saturday in a non-league …

Late TD lifts Dukes in Black and Blue Bowl

Marlboro’s Jack Buzzurro runs the football as Highland’s Trevor Coates tries to make the tackle during Friday’s Black and Blue Bowl football game at Dennis Burkett Field at Marlboro High School.

Marlboro football coach Ryan Brooks has spent the last few years trying to get L.J. German to come out for the team. This is the year the Marlboro High School senior responded, and two games in, …

Goldbacks come up big in second half to beat Minisink

Newburgh’s Bruce Montgomery takes a hand off from Quarterback Jaiseon Barnwell in the first quarter of Friday’s game against Minisink Valley.

Jaiseon Barnwell completed 10 passes for 206 yards and four touchdowns as the Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks sailed to a 26-14 win over the Minisink Valley Warriors on Friday at Academy Field. …

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Friday’s OCIAA Division I girls’ soccer game at Newburgh Free Academy’s North Campus.
Four games into the season, things are starting to level out for the Pine Bush Bushmen. They lost their first game, tied their second, before getting their first win. Then, they won their league …
Newburgh’s Mary Jane Politi and Newburgh’s Kiernan Judson run toward the finish line at a non-league cross-country meet on October 17, 2023, at Chadwick Lake Park in Newburgh.
The Newburgh Free Academy boys’ cross country team will return their two top runners from last season and two state qualifiers. The Goldbacks will weather the loss of runner Jadin …
Montgomery

Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley has new vice president

Regional Food Bank CEO Tom Nardacci is shown with Felicia Kalan, new Executive Vice President Hudson Valley, in front of the Food Bank’s new facility under construction in Montgomery.

The Regional Food Bank has announced the addition of Felicia Kalan as Executive Vice President, Hudson Valley. Kalan officially began her role on July 15. She is the former executive director of …

Montgomery Senior Center board responds to mayor’s comments

Two weeks ago, the Village of Montgomery Board declined to renew its contract with the Montgomery Senior Center’s advisory board, opting to hire a new senior activities director instead. During …

Highland

Highland starts community fridge

Samantha Bacchi with the new community fridge at the Highland Public Library.

Recently the Highland Public Library started a Community Fridge and Cupboard program; an idea spearheaded by Library employee Samantha Bacchi. In the library lobby there is a refrigerator for produce …

Around the Valley

Plattekill Library presents A Puppet Palooza The Plattekill Public Library will host “Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza” on Thursday, August 15, at 6 p.m. The puppet variety show …