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Kyle Conway, President of the NAACP Newburgh/Highland Falls chapter, was one of several guest speakers at the marker ceremony.
New marker reveals African American burial site
The City of Newburgh celebrated the unveiling of a new historical marker on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Newburgh Courthouse. The marker honors the African Americans buried at the site, now beneath the … more
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Eric Pierson (left) with town and hamlet residents, discussing ideas for the town hall and Garrison Park.
Wallkill residents hold brainstorming session
Last year, the Town of Shawangunk received $50,000 from New York State’s Strategic Planning and Feasibility Grant to revitalize the Hamlet of Wallkill. With so much money and so many factors to … more
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Lloyd rejects zone change for Bluff Project
At the last Lloyd Town Board meeting the council members voted unanimously not to grant a rezoning change for a parcel off Maple Avenue where the Crest Group had proposed to build 134 units of … more
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Highland Falls Board okays privatizing treatment plant
The Village Board has approved contracting out the operations of its Wastewater Treatment Plant – VRI Environmental Services will now run both the water and sewer plants. The vote on the … more
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Cornwall-on-Hudson Information technology is below compliance levels
October is cybersecurity awareness month and Fisch Solutions recently provided an assessment of Cornwall-on-Hudson’s information technology, installed in all facilities. At the October 7 … more
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Charli XCX in concert
On October 10, pop musician Charli XCX performed an hour-long concert before a crowd of about 1000 people including staff and vendors at Storm King Art Center in Cornwall. SKAC representatives said … more
Lara Pruschki (at the podium) and Kelly Naughton (holding the map) describing Forest of Fun Aerial Adventure Park to the planning board.
Montgomery’s Forest of Fun project generates mixed reviews
Representatives of Outdoor Venture Group, an adventure park company based in Connecticut, returned to the Town of Montgomery planning board recently to provide updates to a distinctive project: the … more
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Tentative Plattekill budget shows 17% increase
At a tentative total of $5,379,258, the proposed budget for 2025 is considered a work in progress and is expected to be finalized and approved in November.   The tax levy for the … more
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The aftermath of the July 9, 2023 flood (shown here) has the Town of Highlands Board seeking funds for ongoing damage.
Highlands renews $4 million in Bond Anticipation Notes
To pay for ongoing damage from the July 9, 2023 flood, the Town of Highlands Board has authorized the purchase of a $4 million Bond Anticipation Note (BAN). BANs are good for one year and can be … more
Mayor Torrance Harvey [at the podium] extends his gratitude to the various state, local and elected officials, the construction workers and other partners who have made the completion of the North Interceptor Sewer Improvement project possible.
City completes $32 million sewer project
The City of Newburgh, along with local, regional, and state partners, celebrated the completion of the North Interceptor Sewer Improvement project on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The $32 million project, which … more
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No-Shave November looms for Cornwall PD
At Tuesday’s Cornwall Town Board meeting the board was expected to again approve members of the Cornwall Police Department participating in No-Shave November. That means, during November you … more
Newburgh resident Carol Johnson-Cromer, October’s Citizen of the Month, with Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus.
Citizen of the Month is a three-time breast cancer survivor
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has named Newburgh resident Carol Johnson-Cromer as October’s Citizen of the Month. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and no one … more
Lawless updates board on recent Washington DC trip
In late September, Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff, former Superintendent Dr. Frank Sheboy and Board of Education President Anne Lawless … more
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NY Forward planning continues
Highland Falls residents had the opportunity to stop by the library last Tuesday evening to review and offer comments on Main St. revitalization projects that are being considered by the New York … more
Local fire companies promote smoke alarms
Milton, Marlboro and Middle Hope fire departments brought their fire trucks and an assortment of equipment to the Marlboro Elementary School last Friday to teach the kids about fire safety and the … more
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Residents had another opportunity to provide feedback and participate in the NY Forward process during the village’s second public workshop on October 16.
Planning phase winding down in Montgomery Forward process
Over the last several months, the Village of Montgomery has worked diligently through the New York Forward program, drawing closer to revitalizing the municipality with highly anticipated projects. … more
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Supporters of the Walkway Over the Hudson gathered recently for the annual Starry, Starry Night Gala on the Poughkeepsie side of the park.
Walkway hosts Starry, Starry Night Gala
Each year in October, the Walkway Over the Hudson holds their annual fundraiser Starry, Starry Night on the Poughkeepsie side of the park. Maureen Solero, Director of the Friends of the Walkway, … more
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Meteorologist Jim Witt attends the Highland Falls Fall Foliage Festival every year at the invitation of the West Point-Highland Falls Rotary Club. They support his mission to raise money for his Hope For Youth Foundation via his long-range weather calendar sales. He’s shown here with Rotarian Marty Tyce.
Want some extra insight into local weather? Just buy this calendar!
Hey … can you write a story about my calendars? Ask, and you shall receive, Jim Witt! If you were at the Fall Foliage Festival in Highland Falls on Saturday, Oct. 5, and walked … more
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Pine Bush school board hears of summer school programs
The Pine Bush school board heard reports on the successes of the high school and academy summer programs at its October 8 meeting. Six students completed graduation requirements and were able to … more
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Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski renames a few of the items on his office whiteboard. With just 441 days remaining in his current term, and the pressure of this list, he rarely takes a day off from his duties.
The days are busy for Cornwall’s supervisor
On January 5, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski was just starting his second term in office. In sitting for an interview with The Local, he said he knew the year ahead would be a busy one. To … more
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