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City braces for winter weather
In preparation for the forecasted inclement weather, A Snow Emergency has been declared in the City of Newburgh effective Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Snow Emergency parking regulations will … more
Flowflex COVID-19 rapid test kits distributed recalled by manufacturer
Orange County’s Department of General Services has announced that the Flowflex SARS-COV-2 antigen rapid test kits (self-testing) that the County distributed on Thursday, January 13th in the … more
Artist Barbara Masterson has a new show of her paintings and drawings at the Falcon entitled ‘Hands That Feed Us’.
Marlboro artist returns with new paintings
Artist Barbara Masterson is not one to rest on her laurels and has recently returned to the Falcon with a completely new set of large, colorful paintings and pencil drawings entitled “Hands … more
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To help Marlboro students cope with this stress and successfully manage their emotions, the school district has launched a new website called the Virtual Calming Room.
Marlboro Schools unveil Health and Wellness website
Last week’s Marlboro School Board meeting was held virtually out of an abundance of caution because of the rise in Covid and omicron cases in the state. The board suspended public comments … more
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Lloyd board splits over attorney hire
Usually Town Board reorganization meetings are pretty routine affairs that establishes salaries of employees, the banking institutions the town uses, the days of the month for certain town meetings, … more
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Legislature restructures committee assignments
At the annual organizational meeting, legislators supported substantial changes to the Legislative Standing Committees. “The new committee structure will enable the Legislature to work more … more
Jacobson power-line bill signed into law by Governor
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson’s (D-104) bill (A2330A/S4186A) commissioning a study of the feasibility of burying all or most of the electrical, telephone, and internet transmission lines in … more
A close up of proposed plans aimed at revitalizing the hamlet of Milton, showing 8 retail stores with 32 apartments fronting Main Street and parking in the rear.
Project seeks to revitalize Milton
Marlborough Planning Board Chairman Chris Brand offered details on a mixed use project before his board that is focused on revitalizing the hamlet of Milton. A Public Hearing on this Main Street … more
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Marlborough updates on TOMVAC and South Pier
Recently, the TOMVAC building has been cleared out with the help of many town employees. Supervisor Scott Corcoran said on January 19 they will be sending out a separate Request for Proposal directly … more
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Eve Lincoln joins New Windsor board
New Windsor Town Supervisor George Meyers introduced newly elected councilwoman Eve Lincoln, who made her official debut during the New Windsor Town Council meeting on Wednesday, January 5. … more
City seeks to revamp fire department
Seeking to reduce $1.7 million in overtime pay, Newburgh City Manager Todd Venning is recommending personnel changes within the organizational structure of the city’s fire … more
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Newburgh City Judge Paul Trachte administers the oath of office to new Orange County Legislator Genesis Ramos.
Genesis Ramos sworn in as legislator
Newly-elected Orange County Legislator Genesis Ramos was inaugurated at an intimate ceremony held last week at the Newburgh Activity Center in front of friends, family and a tripod with a phone on … more
Mount Saint Mary College holds the Nurse Practitioner White Coat Ceremony in the Dominican Center Chapel on December 11, 2021.
Nearly 20 earn white coats at Mount ceremony
 Nearly 20 students of Mount Saint Mary College’s nurse practitioner program were recognized at a white coat ceremony on Saturday, December 11. The ceremony reflected the transition of … more
Support grows for TOM ambulance district
Facing a decision on whether or not to opt in for a town-wide ambulance district to serve the Town of Montgomery, Walden trustees heard some impassioned pleas of support last week. A new ambulance … more
Teen critical after city shooting
On January 7, at approximately 12:05 a.m, the City of Newburgh Police Department received a ShotSpotter notification for the area of Overlook Place and South Lander Street. ShotSpotter was indicating … more
Montgomery looks for design guidelines
With several development projects on the horizon, and with an eye towards aesthetics, the Village of Montgomery is searching for some guidance. “We have design guides for historic districts, … more
Pine Bush begins search for new superintendent
The Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education began the Tuesday, January 4, Board Meeting by paying respects to beloved Superintendent of Schools Tim O. Mains who passed away unexpectedly … more
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Winners of the 2021 Vision of Wallkill Sparkle & Shine Decorating Contest were recognized and awarded certificates on Thursday, January 6 at the Shawangunk Town Board Meeting.
Valk lists priorities for Shawangunk
It looks like it’s going to be a busy year in the Town of Shawangunk in 2022. At least that’s the way it sounds based on the wish list of Supervisor John Valk for the next 12 months. … more
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Tracey A. Bartels
Bartels picked to chair Ulster County Legislature
Tracey A. Bartels was elected with unanimous support as chair of the Ulster County Legislature this week at the annual organizational meeting. Bartels, an eight-term legislator who represents … more
Gardiner returns to virtual meetings
There was good news and bad news coming out of the Town of Gardiner’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 4. The bad news concerned the growing number of town residents infected by … more
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