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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 … more
Justice for Coky is written on shirts as family, friends and fellow cabbies march for justice for Jorge Arbayza De La Cruz, murdered in 2021.
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. … more
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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. … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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The former Rockwell Automotive building in Fort Montgomery.
Cannabis processing facility proposed in Fort Montgomery
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 … more
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A mockup design of Improve Montgomery Park’s playground project for Benedict Farm Park, as presented during the town’s April 16 board meeting.
Committee seeks to make town parks ADA accessible
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 … more
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Anthony Fitzpatrick posted a selfie on the internet after getting knife into the Ulster County Building on April 15.
Man smuggles knife into Ulster County Office Building
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 … more
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School Board rescinds DEI policy
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, … more
Celebrating Ramadan in the City
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 … more
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Improvements for Laurel Crest Park?
The Cornwall Town Board has approved asking its grant writer, Millenium Strategies, to investigate applying for a new round of New York State grants for recreation. Because they are not ready to … more
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THAC’s new ambulance expected at end of year
By the end of 2025, the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps will have a new ambulance, purchased mostly with grants secured by Senator James Skoufis ($80,000) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus ($250,000). … more
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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 … more
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Karen Miller
Karen Miller is new town clerk
After 25 years of public service, Town Clerk Tara Stickles officially retired from the Town of Montgomery on March 26. Deputy Clerk Karen Miller has been appointed to succeed her. Both women … more
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New Windsor: collecting eggs, having fun
The Town of New Windsor celebrated the Easter holiday season with their annual egg hunt on Saturday, April 19 at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park. Hundreds of colored eggs were collected over the course … more
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Waldenites hop for joy during the annual Easter Egg Hunt
Walden residents experienced one of the warmest days of the year last Saturday, April 19, enjoying a mild spring breeze that wafted throughout the village. These winds created the perfect weather … more
Walden board passes false alarm law and noise ordinance
The Village of Walden board held a very productive meeting last Tuesday, April 15. After months of work, they passed two highly anticipated laws and received a major update on a property demolition … more
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Marlborough to hold Arbor Day celebration
The Town of Marlborough is hosting an Arbor Day on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 2pm at the upper Milton Landing Park on Sands Avenue by the dog park. This event is a collaboration between the … more
Firm to fix visibility issues on Tillson Avenue
Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak spoke about fixing the visibility issues on Tillson Avenue that residents of the area brought to the board’s attention a few months ago.   Plavchak … more
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Perez excited about his Cornwall hotel’s future
One morning in 2019, Keith Perez was having breakfast with his three kids at Fiddlestix Cafe on Main Street in Cornwall. Over his eggs Benedict, he glanced across the narrow alleyway to the old … more
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