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Ulster County Budget approved with minimal changes

The Ulster County Legislature voted Wednesday to approve the 2024 Ulster County Operating Budget submitted by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger with minimal amendments – giving the green …

Two vie for seat on Highland Board of Fire Commissioners

On Tuesday December 12, Highland residents will have the opportunity to vote for one of two candidates who are seeking a five-year term on the Board of Fire Commissioners. Voting is scheduled from 5 …

Marlborough reviews two short-term rental proposals

The ongoing review of an application for Stralow Farm, a short-term rental on Lattintown Road, dominated most of the Marlborough Planning Board’s December 4 meeting.   Owners …

Hinchey holds town meeting in Lloyd

  Last week New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey [D-NY41] held a town meeting at the Hudson Ale Works in Highland. Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson [D-NY104] joined her and together they …

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Marlborough Police Sergeant Justin Pascale and Chief of Police Gerald Cocozza, Jr. offer a salute after the tree was lit.
  About 100 people turned out for the Town of Marlborough’s annual Blue Light Tree Lighting Ceremony, held Sunday, December 3 at Marlborough Town Hall.   This was the …
With more tenants moving out and at least one new one coming in, the transformation of the Newburgh Mall continues. National retailer O’Reilly Auto Parts will be the newest tenant of the …
After several months of budget sessions, public comments and city staff presentations, the Newburgh City Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Budget on Monday, November 27. The 2024 City Budget …
The first Tabby’s Tails Vendor Fair kicked off the Christmas season on Saturday, December 2 where residents and visitors had the opportunity to browse local vendors, take their children to get …
Completed in 1890, The Baptist Temple Church retains historic finishes, fixtures and stained-glass windows.
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 19 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $289,800 awarded to 17 historic religious properties throughout New York State, including $10,000 to Baptist Temple …

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Newburgh’s Jack Mummery swims the 200-yard freestyle during the Section 9 boys’ swimming championship meet on Feb. 18 at Valley Central High School in Montgomery.
The Newburgh Free Academy boys’ swimming and diving team finished section at last year’s Section 9 championship meet and came within .07 seconds of sending the 400-yard freestyle relay …
Newburgh’s Katie Bell approaches the lane during a bowling match on February 2 at Pat Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh.
The Newburgh Free Academy boys’ bowling team is looking for two bowlers to step into two large holes in the team’s starting lineup. The Goldbacks, who finished second in Section 9 …
March 2020: a Newburgh relay team participates at an indoor meet at West Point.
The Newburgh Free Academy girls’ indoor track team has big numbers this year, with 67 girls on coach Kathi Workman’s roster. That’s plenty to work with as the Goldbacks look to …
Marlboro’s Chris DeNatale dribbles the basketball as Wallkill’s Sean Perrin defends and Marlboro’s Miles Brooks looks on during a MHAL boys’ basketball game on Jan. 13 at Wallkill High School.
It was a difficult season last year for area boys’ basketball teams, as neither the Highland Huskies nor the Marlboro Iron Dukes put together enough wins to qualify for the Section 9 …

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Wallkill

Winter indoor track returns to West Point

It’s been a long time since local indoor track teams have competed locally on a regular basis. Teams haven’t competed regularly at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point since before the …

A Festive Holiday in the Hamlet

Santa arrived at dusk to light the tree.

City of Newburgh

Newburgh Actors Studio presents Christmas Show

Greetings from River City. The Newburgh Winter Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz, 107 Broadway. Support local farmers and get some local goodies! …

Union Church presents ‘Christmas at the Historic Aspinwall Home’

The Union Church presents Christmas in the Historic John Aspinwall home on December 17, 4-7 p.m. Enjoy the season with an historic home tour of the inventor of the Fabrikoid process. The home, …

SUNY New Paltz student Gabriella Palladino of Newburgh, is on the SUNY New Paltz women’s basketball team for the Hawks’ 2023-24 season. SUNY Delhi is proud to welcome new students who …
Meadow Hill School celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday, November 9, with their annual Veterans Day Breakfast. The event was a touching and heartwarming tribute to the brave men and women who have …
Montgomery

Middies capture 3rd straight Feller tournament

Valley Central’s Jenna O’Connor drives past Middletown’s Mariah Diaz.

The second quarter did the damage. The Middletown Middies outscored the Valley Central Vikings by 10 points in the second quarter on their way to a 60-43 victory to win their third straight …

Veterans honored at Senior Center luncheon

Just in time for the gifting season, another new business is coming to Montgomery. Reanna’s Second Hand Boutique will be located at 2 Union Street near the traffic light. They are taking …

Highland

Highland Holiday events

Highland Lights Up the Hamlet on Friday evening Join the Town of Lloyd for our annual Light up the Hamlet Event 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 10. The annual event is held on Main Street and …

Section 9 Football All-Stars announced

Highland’s Joshua Bishop turns the corner as Liberty’s Christopher Rodgers pursues during a non-league football game on Sept. 2 at Highland High School.

Ryan Emig spent the season clearing the way for Miles Brooks, Ryan Durling and Antonio Hickman to fuel the Marlboro Iron Dukes offense, while at the same time harassing opposing offenses, and was …