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Hotel owner supports Purple Heart
An Orange County hotel operator and long-time supporter of veterans causes has stepped up with a major donation to help pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of heroes who will be recognized as … more
NYSEG preparing for heavy snow on Wednesday
NYSEG is preparing forthe potential of heavy snow, which is expected to move into portions of its service area Wednesday evening. The storm is expected to have varying impacts in the … more
Santa poses for a photograph with his elves as well as Mini Santa Emmett Finney. Front row: Susan Spitz, Emmett Finney and Village of Montgomery Deputy Mayor JoAnn Scheels. Back row: Bill Freeman.
Celebrating the season
On Saturday, the annual Old Fashioned Holiday in the Village of Montgomery looked a little different from past years. One of the main differences was that an outdoor boutique took place during … more
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Robert Sisco was sworn in as a part-time police officer at Thursday’s Shawangunk Town Board meeting.
Pandemic policy needed
On Dec. 7, a Town of Shawangunk Highway Department employee tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was in the office with other employees, forcing them all to be quarantined. At … more
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Parents vent frustration with PB school leadership
Jody Rohr, a parent in the Pine Bush Central School District, expressed frustration with the district’s decisions and leadership during public comment at the last two board of education … more
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Jessica Scott (l.) and Gianna Tocco selling Christmas plants at Stonehenge Market.
Stonehenge: produce, plants and a love story
While the name may not be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, anyone who has even driven through the five-corner intersection in Bullville knows the Stonehenge Market. The building with the bull … more
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High-speed pursuit nets 39 tickets and felony charge
A high-speed chase through portions of Orange nd Ulster Counties led to two arrests and a damaged police car early Saturday. On December 12, at 9:26 a.m. a state trooper from the Ellenville … more
Town approves new tax exemption policy
The Town of Montgomery Industrial Development Agency (IDA) unanimously approved a new Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP) at their meeting last Tuesday night. By law, every IDA must have a UTEP … more
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The Orange County Legislature presented the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County with a $10,000 check, which will benefit Hope Not Handcuffs Hudson Valley. From left to right: Orange County Legislator for District 18 Rob Sassi, outgoing Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County President Dominick Blasko, Tri-County Community Partnership Inc. President Annette Kahrs, incoming Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County Paul Rickard, Orange County Legislator for District 2 Janet Sutherland, Christine Strohmeier Orange County Coordinator for Hope Not Handcuffs, Chairman of the Orange County Legislature Stephen Brescia and Orange County Coordinator for Hope Not Handcuffs Gina Crawford.
OC Legislature presents police chiefs’ association with $10,000
On Friday, the Orange County Legislature presented the Police Chief’s Association of Orange County with a $10,000 check, which will benefit Hope Not Handcuffs Hudson Valley. Hope Not … more
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Virtual Vet Science program announced
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County’s 4-H Youth Development Program is collaborating with Rockland and Livingston Counties on an exciting project that will be offered virtually on a … more
COVID cases on the rise, cluster remains yellow
According to New York State’s percentage positive results by county dashboard, Orange County has had a rolling 7-day average above 7 percent since December 4. Before that, it was above 5 … more
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City of Newburgh declares snow emergency
In preparation for the forecasted inclement weather, A Snow Emergency has been declared in the City of Newburgh effective Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Snow Emergency parking regulations … more
Scammers posing as Central Hudson Employees reported
Central Hudson Gas & Electric is warning customers to exercise extra caution after a Catskill man was robbed by two men posing as employees of the utility company on Thursday, December 10, … more
The City of Newburgh's 2020 Christmas Tree was delivered to Broadway on Wednesday.
Christmas Tree arrives at Broadway
For more than 30 years, the Department of Public Works has sought out, cut down, transported, and decorated the holiday tree, which is now set up on Broadway outside of City Hall. 2020 was not going … more
Johanna Yaun
Orange County Historian inducted into Quassaick DAR
Orange County Historian Johanna Yaun has been inducted into the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R) Quassaick Chapter, located in Newburgh. DAR is a women’s service organization … more
Shots fired on Lander Street
A man  sustained an apparent gunshot wound Tuesday night in Newburgh. At approximately 12:45AM police dispatch received multiple calls for shots-fired in the area of South Lander Street … more
Last Sunday a formal ribbon cutting opened the Marlboro Nature Trail. L-R Mike Anagnostakis, Josh Benson of Tilcon, Supervisor Al Lanzetta, Tony Falco and Councilman Howard Baker.
Ribbon cutting opens Marlboro Nature Trail
Last Sunday a formal ribbon cutting ceremony opened the recently completed Marlboro Nature Trail, located on the southern side of town. Visitors can access the site through the St. Mary’s … more
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Brewery eyes Marlborough
It may take a while, but a craft brewery could be coming to the Town of Marlborough. Joe Ortgea proposed the idea to the Planning Board at its Dec. 7 meeting, revealing that he and his family were … more
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Mike Garone picks out a tree for one of his customers.
Tree farm hosts Shriner benefit
Three years ago Mike Garone established the Garone’s Mountain Fresh Farms at 17 Baileys Gap Road in Highland after purchasing the seven acre Christmas Tree Farm from the CrimiVarole family. It … more
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Lloyd struggles with bookkeeper position
The issue of a municipal bookkeeper for the town was brought up at last week’s Lloyd Town Board meeting. Councilman Joe Mazzetti said in the past the position was an appointment by the … more
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