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Thanksgiving Dinner pic L-R front row [in blue kitchen apron] Jane Basso, Bridget Arthur-Mensah, Arthur Mensah, Helen Denay, Katherine Aube, Karen Schaefer, Donna Connell and Jill Aube. Second row L-R Christina Langella, Rich Silverman, Becky Gorres, Bill Potenza, Mark Schmidt, Chris Youmans and Debbie Copland. Last row L-R Peter Schifani, Rich Gorres, Jesse Walker, Link Rockwell, Lillian Mertes, Gary Winthorp, Billie Mertes, Kojo Arthur-Mensah, Kweku Arthur-Mensah.
St. Augustine’s hosts Thanksgiving Feast
For the past 11 years, St. Augustine’s has hosted a Thanksgiving Feast free to the public.   Rich Gorres, who has been a volunteer at every dinner, said it was quieter this year … more
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A new plaque honoring the late Robert J. ‘Bob’ Shepard [1941-2007] was installed at the Educational Center at the Highland Landing Park, which has been dedicated in his memory. The plaque highlights his many accomplishments and service to the country and community.
Affordable Housing administrator on hold
Several months ago Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak stated that he would discuss with the board the idea of hiring someone to administer the town’s Affordable Housing Law along with the … more
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Highland studio hosts holiday show
  Amy Dooley opened Studio 89 in 2021 and has created a thriving artist run workspace, gallery and shop in the hamlet of Highland. Her studio has become a focal point for local artists who … more
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Clintondale Fire Chief Rick Brooks [center] stands with members of his department beside the memorial benches to honor the late Shirley Anson and Preston ‘Mickey’ Palazzo. Pictured L-R Caitlin Shoureck, Zack Adolphsen, Darren Menkins, Sherri Mackey, Deana Mackey-Leon, Phil Sabarese, Asst. Chief, Rick Brooks, Chief, Jeremy Nash, Asst. Chief, Patti Brooks, Meghan Shoureck, Melissia Leon, Billy Mackey.
Clintondale FD dedicates benches to past members
Last Saturday afternoon, members of the Clintondale Fire Department, along with family and friends, gathered at the fire house to dedicate two Memorial Benches to long-serving former members Shirley … more
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Hinchey bill to commemorate International Women’s Day signed
Senator Michelle Hinchey announced that her bill (S1792) to establish March 8 as International Women’s Day in the State of New York has been signed into law and will now be observed annually. … more
Marlborough Board tours new apartment complex
Members of Marlborough’s Town Board recently took a tour of the newly constructed Bayside apartment complex and returned with high praise for the units on display.   Their … more
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Bill favors even-year election
Senator James Skoufis joined fellow legislators, organizations and voting advocates in a united call of support for S.3505B (Skoufis) / A.4282 (Paulin). The legislation, having secured passage in … more
A bedsheet banner displayed at Monday’s City Council meeting urges a more permanent ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
A call for peace in a faraway place
With a fragile pause in the war in the Middle East, peace advocates brought their concerns and fears to city hall, Monday evening. At city council Monday night, a resolution “Advocating … more
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The former Liberty Street School is currently under construction and remediation, seeking to be reopened in Spring 2024.
Liberty Street to become a community creative center
The former Liberty Street School is currently under construction and remediation, seeking to be reopened in Spring 2024 as a new community creative center that includes artist and entrepreneurial … more
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Erve and Roberta Hamilton of The Print Shop thank all their customers and friends for their support as they bid farewell to the business on December 1.
Broadway’s Print Shop to close its doors
After 46 years of business, memories and long-time customers, the Print Shop at 639 Broadway Suite 1B, owned and operated by Roberta and Erve Hamilton, closes its doors on Friday, December 1. … more
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Historic photo recreated on 99th anniversary of Bear Mountain Bridge
In celebration of 99 years since the Bear Mountain Bridge opened for public use, the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) has unveiled a recreation of a 1924 photograph of construction crews and … more
Brescia’s departure date from the village still unclear
Village of Montgomery residents will go to the polls in March to elect a village trustee. Whether or not they will also be voting for a mayor at the same time is apparently yet to be determined. … more
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Crawford to hold special vote on consolidation
The Town of Crawford will hold a combined election, or referendum, on December 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the town hall, where residents can vote on whether or not to turn the municipality into a … more
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Don Berger addresses the Montgomery Village Board at last week’s public hearing on a proposed moratorium.
Residents weigh in on village’s building moratorium
Residents and board trustees crowded the Montgomery Senior Center on November 21 and engaged in the village’s latest public hearing for a proposed three-month building moratorium, a local law … more
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Kevin Conero (l.) was sworn in last week as a Montgomery Village Trustee. The longtime village planning board chairman replaces Walter Lindner, who resigned earlier in the day for health reasons.
Montgomery trustee resigns
After serving on the Village of Montgomery’s board for more than a decade, Walter Lindner officially resigned from his position as trustee during the village’s November 21 meeting at the … more
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Walden set to host Christmas in the Square
The Village of Walden Recreation and Parks Department will bring season greetings to the village with its Christmas in the Square, a holly jolly event that will be hosted in the municipal square on … more
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Amazon workers rally at Rock Tavern warehouse
Amazon workers, in collaboration with Teamster’s union and other allies, rallied and picketed outside Amazon’s SWF1 warehouse in Rock Tavern last Monday, November 27, protesting against … more
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State Police respond to the Hamptonburgh Preserve on Saturday, where a body was discovered.
Body discovered along trail off Route 416
State Police received a phone call, Saturday, from a woman who apparently found a body on a hiking trail in the Hamptonburgh Preserve. Uniformed and plain clothes investigators responded, along … more
Vacant building burns on Van Ness Street
On the afternoon of November 24 th , the City of Newburgh Fire Department received calls for a structure fire at 8 Van Ness Street. On arrival, the vacant structure was fully involved with fire and … more
L - r: Zamir Coddington, Kaylee Alvarado and Serenity Carter ready to hand out food.
More than 800 turkeys and hams distributed
Families and city residents were able to take home a turkey or ham, fresh produce, canned goods and other small goods as part of the Newburgh Armory Unity Center’s (NAUC) Thanksgiving … more
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