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All took part in ‘pushing-in’ the new fire truck.
Plattekill FD adds new apparatus to the fleet
Recently, the Plattekill Fire Department held a “Push-In” ceremony to welcome two new pieces of equipment to the department – a 47-10 state of the art E-One body, Cyclone 4x2 Pumper … more
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Thomas said the Heggerty program focuses on Phonemic Awareness and Sitton Spelling is a research-based program that aims to create forever spellers and not just wrote memorization students for tests.
Marlboro touts literacy instruction program
Marlboro School Superintendent Michael Rydell highlighted the Literacy Instruction Program that is in full swing in the Elementary School.   “Literacy instruction, one could … more
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Lloyd voters face a host of contested town races
  In the Town of Lloyd, longtime Highland resident and retired IBM exec David Plavchak is seeking a second term. He is running as a Republican/Conservative against local attorney Stuart … more
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Scott Corcoran
Three seek council seats, Corcoran unopposed
  This election day will be relatively placid in the Town of Marlborough – because by and large the candidates this year are running unopposed. The one key exception is the race for … more
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Dean DePew Sr. and Michael Lembo
Supervisor race heads Plattekill election
With Town of Plattekill Supervisor Jennifer Salemo deciding not to run for re-election after just one term in office, the race for Town Supervisor will pit longtime Town Board member Dean DePew Sr. … more
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Gina Hansut and Thomas J. Corcoran Jr.
Marlborough’s county representatives run unopposed
  In old-fashioned parlance, Ulster County legislative candidates Tom Corcoran and Gina Hansut are shoe-ins. They’re both unopposed for their seats on the countywide body.  … more
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New absentee voting regulations in effect
Ashley Torres is the Ulster County Democratic Commissioner of the Board of Elections in Kingston. She said in 2022 New York State changed the law on Absentee voting.   “In the … more
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Resident Kippy Boyle voices her concerns on the rate hike increase.
Central Hudson rate plan prompts protest
Nearly two hours of comments voiced sentiments of disapproval and frustration over the proposed rate increases by Central Hudson. The proposed rate increase announcement follows a controversial … more
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PFAS continues to be a troubling topic
PFAS (per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) continues to be an on-going topic of concern in the Newburgh/New Windsor area since the announcement of contamination in 2016. Over the course of several … more
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(L - r: ) Concepcion Posadas, Lizette Toro, Damaris Fugon, Jennifer Ramos and Leo Drye.
Good deed done with ‘dogs
Leo Drye, owner of Leo’s Hotdogs, at first did not believe that someone came into his store and wanted to buy 30 of his hotdogs. However, after hearing what was planned for the hotdogs that he … more
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The new CTE building anticipated for September 2026 has been planned to be constructed on land at the rear of Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus along West Street.
School board issue updates for CTE Building project
The opening time for the highly anticipated career and technical education (CTE) building for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District remains to be September 2026. The Newburgh Board of Education … more
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Susan Cockburn and Steve Brescia
Brescia, Cockburn vie for Montgomery’s town supervisor seat
The Town of Montgomery’s November 7 general election features two familiar foes in the contest for town supervisor: one is a former town supervisor seeking to reclaim her old job, the other is … more
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Ronk unopposed in Shawangunk
The Town of Shawangunk will have a new Supervisor in 2024 with John Valk retiring at the end of this year. There will be no suspense as Republican-Conservative Ken Ronk Jr. is unopposed in the … more
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Cindy Voss, Jeffrey Samerson, Kristen Brown and Mark Hoyt
Four candidates seek Town of Montgomery Board seats
The Town of Montgomery’s November 7 general election will feature four candidates running for one of two open seats in the town board. These candidates include incumbents Cindy Voss and Kristen … more
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Frederick Gorss and Catherine Lee
Two seek Montgomery Town Justice position
The Town of Montgomery’s November 7 general election will feature two candidates running for a seat on the town court; they are incumbent Frederick Gorss and newcomer Catherine Lee. … more
There were smiles all around as Maybrook native Karl Heller (r.) was honored during a recent village board meeting with a certificate of appreciation from Mayor Dennis Leahy (l.) and the rest of the village board.
Orange County honors Maybrook’s Karl Heller
It’s been quite an October for Maybrook native Karl Heller. The spry 91 year old (who turns 92 in December) was named Orange County 2023 Senior of the Year by the Orange County Senior Council, … more
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Valley Central board hears presentations on building community
Teachers and administrators made presentations focusing on how building relationships and community improve academic outcomes at the Valley Central school board meeting October 23. Andrea … more
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Spooktacular evening at Newburgh EMS Trunk-or Treat
On a crisp and festive Saturday evening, the Town of Newburgh Emergency Medical Services (EMS) held their 6th annual Trunk-or-Treat event, transforming the rear of the Ambulance building into a … more
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Patiently waiting for a celebratory treat.
New Windsor celebrates Howl-o-ween
San Giacomo Dog Park on Saturday, October 28 in the Town of New Windsor welcomed dogs of all shapes and sizes as they celebrated their Howl-0-Ween Dog Costume Contest. The event was made possible … more
Happy Halloween New Windsor!
Celebrating Halloween in New Windsor
Kristi Babcock Memorial Park welcomed ghosts, ghouls, clowns, fairies, superheroes, princesses and more to the annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 27. Clear skies and good weather made the … more
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