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While he still plays his trumpet every day, Baldwin’s focus is calligraphy.
Calligraphy and music at SUNY Orange
Precision and Creativity do not necessarily to go together. The words seem to describe opposites because precision denotes exactness and staying within the rules while creativity broadens the scope … more
Ulster County mourns former County Clerk Nina Postupack
Nina Postupack, the Ulster County clerk who retired in August, died Thursday following a long illness. “Nina Postupack was an extraordinary public servant whose dedication to the people of … more
The American Legion Hall in Highland became a collection point for much needed pillows and blankets that were brought to North Carolina. Pictured (l. - r.) Lenny Auchmoody, Lily Auchmoody, Becky Auchmoody, Willie Auchmoody, Steve Toth and American Legion Commander John Gallagher.
Hurricane Helene relief
After word went out on social media, blankets and pillows rolled in at the American Legion Hall in Highland that were then brought down to areas in North Carolina that have been devastated by … more
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Visible potholes, unpaved roads and lack of snow removal care are concerns from residents that have come before the city council.
Sunset Ridge residents air grievances at council meeting
Residents of Sunset Ridge, a development community in the West End of the City of Newburgh, have come before the city government to request assistance in maintaining their community, provide … more
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Properties at 76-80 West Main Street (left) and 60 Main Street (right) have been declared unsafe.
Walden board cracks down on hazardous buildings
The Village of Walden board held two lengthy hearings last Tuesday, October 1 addressing two unsafe and dilapidated properties on Main Street. The mayor and trustees spoke with the respective … more
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Highlands United Youth members pose with Senator James Skoufis after he presented them with NY Senate Empire Award.
State honors Highlands Youth United
Over 50 members of Highlands Youth United were honored at a gathering on October 3 with the New York State Senate Empire Award. They and their families attended a ceremony held at the American Legion … more
At the ceremony celebrating BFF are (l-r): BFF Co-Chair Rebecca Kashinski, Deputy Supervisor Wynn Gold, BFF Co-Chair Sally Mattausch, Cornwall Presbyterian Church’s Rev. Jeff Geary, and Mayor James Gagliano.
Backpacks for Food celebrates 10 years
For the past 10 years, over 900 Cornwall Central School District students have benefited from the Backpacks for Food program, which aims to fight food insecurity by sending children home with a … more
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January 2020: New Windsor Town Justice George Meyers Jr. (r.) delivered the oath of office to his father, then-town Supervisor.
New Windsor town justice suspended
New Windsor Town Justice George Meyers Jr. has been suspended amid an investigation into harassment allegations, according to the Office of Court Administration. Fellow Town Justice Noreen Calderin … more
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivers 2025 budget.
County Executive proposes $432 Million Budget for 2025
Last week Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivered her proposed budget for 2025 at the New Paltz Justice Court. Her $432 million budget total is up by $20 million from 2024, but pledges no … more
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Montgomery Village Board considers ban on public sleeping
During the Village of Montgomery’s October 1 meeting, Mayor Mike Hembury proposed a new local law: to prohibit unlawful sleeping in public spaces, such as the Veterans Memorial Park or on the … more
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Brian Maher holding up a giant $75,000 check with several Shawangunk officials.
Shawangunk receives $75,000 for boat launch and ice rink
Assemblyman Brian Maher made a guest appearance at the town of Shawangunk’s October 3 meeting, surprising residents and officials with a special present: a $75,000 check toward capital … more
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Highlands Town Board continues 2025 budget work
The Highlands Town Board passed a resolution to transfer $250,000 from its General Reserve Fund to its Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund at its September 30 meeting and budget work … more
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Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski is shown speaking at the Orange County Democratic Party’s Making Strides gala in September.
Wojehowski honored by Orange County Democratic Committee
On September 8, at the Orange County Democratic Committee’s annual Making Strides Gala, held at City Winery in Montgomery, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski was honored with the … more
The property at 5440 Route 9W has come before the Town of Newburgh Planning with a proposal for a new cannabis dispensary.
Cannabis dispensary sought for Middle Hope
The Town of Newburgh Planning Board reviewed a proposal for a new cannabis dispensary during its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3. The proposed business, named “Cortland Commons Cannabis … more
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County Executive Steve Neuhaus provided a testimonial for Maj. Gen. John Hussey’s first book, “Inside the Wire: Guarding America’s Enemy Prisoners in the Global War on Terror from Abu Ghraib to Guantanamo Bay.” Last month Hussey visited Neuhaus to give him a copy of the book.
Hussey’s first book describes experience in detention operations
During his 38-year military career, Major General John Hussey (Retired) has published several articles pertaining to detention operations and rule of law operations, but earlier this year he … more
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Capital project update given
Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff told the community this week that capital project work is progressing nicely in all three of the … more
O’Neill’s Buffalo Battalion of the JROTC is shown at the September 29 Tunnels2Towers run in New York City.
O’Neill’s JROTC cadets volunteer at Tunnel To Towers
On September 29, many of O’Neill High School’s Buffalo Battalion JROTC cadets gathered at the school at 4:30 a.m. to take a long bus ride to New York City for the annual Tunnel to Towers … more
Councilman Steve Moreau, Councilwoman Slyvia Santiago, Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti, Senator James Skoufis, Councilwoman Eve Lincoln and Councilman Charles Broe celebrate allocated funds coming to New Windsor for water recreation amenities.
New Windsor gets funds for splash pad
Sen. James Skoufis announced a $2 million allocation for recreation projects in New Windsor, Goshen, and Warwick during a press conference Tuesday at Myron Urbanski Memorial Park. The funds, … more
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6th annual duck derby a ‘quackin’ success’
‘Merlin the Magical Clown’ spent his day facepainting and making balloon art with local children.
31st annual Fall Foliage Festival was a full day success
If you saw Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps members walking around the community on Saturday evening, you may have noticed two things. One, they were probably walking slowly. That’s … more
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