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Four arrested in theft of nearly $50K from Pine Bush School District

Four people have been arrested in connection with an organized effort to steal nearly $50,000 from the Pine Bush Central School District, authorities announced. The arrests follow a joint …

Three arraigned in 2021 murder of Newburgh cab driver

Three men have been arraigned in Orange County Supreme Court in connection with the 2021 murder of a Newburgh cab driver, following a years-long investigation that spanned multiple states. …

Horse trainer convicted

A Canadian horse trainer with a history of abuse was convicted in Orange County Court for fatally striking a racehorse in Crawford last summer, District Attorney David Hoovler announced April 9. …

Cornwall-on-Hudson agrees to sell water to Blooming Grove

The Town of Blooming Grove has been purchasing water from the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson for the past couple of weeks on an emergency basis while a leak is being repaired, but the municipality is …

Plattekill considers a way to honor young mother

  Last week Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew read a letter from a resident requesting to have a bench placed near the playground area of the town park in memory of Jennifer Powles …
The Consolidated Planning Board of the Town of Highlands heard from a Fort Montgomery property owner last week about his plans to convert the former Rockwell Automotive building (1005 Rt. 9W) into a …
For decades, Montgomery residents of all ages have enjoyed the town’s various parks, getting the most out of their open space, rural serenity, and fun playground equipment. However, while …
On April 15 Anthony Fitzpatrick, a Kingston city school board trustee, managed to get a knife undetected into the County Office Building on Fair Street in Kingston, the seat of the Ulster County …
At the April 10 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s Board of Education, the board took two actions required by the federal government. The first, …
The holy month of Ramadan was celebrated in the City of Newburgh where Muslims from the city and neighboring communities joined together in daily prayers, reflecting and breaking the fast together …
Local News

Comprehensive Plan committee appointed

The Cornwall Town Board has appointed its 2025 Comprehensive Plan Committee. As announced earlier in the year, former Deputy Supervisor Wynn Gold will lead it. In New York State, a comprehensive …

School News

Another good week for CCHS alumni

The week ending April 27 was a busy one for local collegiate baseball players; all of the young men listed below are Cornwall Central School District grads. Here’s some of what they did: …

Alberici sets school record

Bella Alberici

O’Neill High School senior lacrosse player Bella Alberici was honored last week when she broke the school record of goals scored for the Raider team – 206. She broke the record …

Raiders beat Wallkill, fall to Newburgh

The Raiders win a faceoff.

O’Neill’s boys’ lacrosse team got a win over Wallkill last Thursday, after falling to Newburgh on April 21. During the April 24 game, Eli Berry had six goals and Emry Callahan …

Raiders suffer third straight loss

O’Neill High School’s varsity baseball team suffered their third consecutive loss by a score of 10-0, this time to the now 3-6 New Paltz Huguenots. The Raiders fell to 1-3 following the …

Montgomery

Montgomery American Legion to host spring yard sale May 3

American Legion Post 521 will hold its annual Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2130 Route 208. Vendors are welcome to participate. The cost is $25 for a …

Wallkill River cleanup set for May 3

The Town of Montgomery Conservation Advisory Council will host a Wallkill River shoreline cleanup on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Canning Road and Route 416. Volunteers are …

Highland

Highland Library to host cultural programs, art workshops in May

The library will present Chiku Awali African Dance, Arts & Culture on May 3.

The Highland Public Library will host a series of cultural programs and art workshops this May, offering opportunities for community members to experience African dance, Ukrainian folk art, and a …

Rotary honors community members

Rotarians and honorees: L-R Rotary President Steven Laubach, Pat Roza high school interact liaison, Amelia DelForno, Darlene Plavchak, Shihan Mike Skinner, Sensei Dan Paradies and PDG Rotarian Christine Giangrasso.

Last week the Highland Rotary Club honored four residents with  Service Above Self awards at a dinner held at Casa Milanese; High School Senior Amelia DelForno, Darlene Plavchak, Bushiken Karate …