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Pastor Monique K. Newkirk
Pastor celebrates 4th year of service
Pastor Monique K. Newkirk recently celebrated her fourth year leading the Pentecostal Holy Joy Church of the Lord, located at 431 Freetown Highway in Modena. Newkirk said it was a difficult … more
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Plattekill hires new bookkeeper, looking for rec director
The Town of Plattekill filled the long vacant bookkeeper’s position and announced it has begun advertising for a new recreation director. Supervisor Jennifer Salemo announced at the August … more
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City of Newburgh People’s Park/Consolidated Iron drew concerns from the public and environmental advocates after images surfaced of clearing along the waterfront.
Riverfront brush clearing prompts comments and concerns
Community members and environmental advocates appeared at Newburgh City Hall on Monday, August 14 to voice their displeasure about the clearing of brush, grass and shrubbery along the Newburgh … more
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Mary Lou Carolan
Carolan joining Cornell Cooperative Extension
After five years of service as executive director, Mary Lou Carolan bids farewell to the Newburgh Free Library staff and the greater Newburgh community to pursue her next professional position. … more
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G. Oliver King embodies the spirit of Frederick Douglass as he reads the novel “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass”.
Educators honored on Frederick Douglass Day
William Walker, Anthony Grice and Kyle Conway were each honored at the 4th Annual Frederick Douglass In Newburgh Day for their service as educators and leaders within the Newburgh Enlarged City … more
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The Town of Montgomery has agreed to aquire and then re-sell property at the intersection of Route 17K and Barron Road to the developer of a dinosaur-themed park.
Town approves sale of Dinosaur Park land
The first step in what could be a long approval process for a dinosaur-themed park in the Town of Montgomery was taken last week, when the town board approved the sale of the property. It was a … more
TOM Supervisor term to remain at two years
With little to no public support for the plan, the Town of Montgomery has apparently abandoned a plan to increase the length of the town supervisor’s term of office from two years to four. … more
Anthony “Tony” Mantello received the Democratic Party nomination last month.
Anthony Mantello running for Shawangunk Town Board
Anthony “Tony” Mantello is running for the Shawangunk Town Board as a Democrat and as a member of the Working Families Party. He got the Democratic Party’s nod for the Town … more
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Walden eyes new banners to honor ‘Hometown Heroes’
Walden’s Main Street could soon be adorned with portraits of a proud past - native sons and daughters who have served in the military. “Yes, we have some wonderful banners on our … more
Maher bill would study ‘zombie drug’ treatment in NY
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) has been promoting his bill (A.7746), which would address the deficiencies in testing for and treating xylazine overdoses. Xylazine, commonly called … more
Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli is located at the corner of Route 94 and Forge Hill Road in New Windsor.
Yeshiva plan submitted to New Windsor planning board
The New Windsor Planning Board welcomed back the project known as Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli for a required public hearing held and closed on Wednesday, August 9 at the town hall. Planning board comments … more
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Lloyd approves cannabis event
Despite some concerns about on-site consumption, the Lloyd Town Board has given their consent to a cannabis grower showcase this fall at Minard’s Farm. Jason Minard appeared before the … more
Buttermilk expansion plan aired
At its bimonthly meeting on Monday, August 7, the Marlborough Planning Board got a preview of plans to significantly expand Milton’s Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa Complex.   The … more
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Glass panels are temporarily installed on the bridge.
Public input sought for ‘Art Along The Trail’
The Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association (HVRTA) and artist Susan Togut welcome the public and residents of the Town of Lloyd to partake in a series of upcoming community workshops where residents … more
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger signs the “Drag is Not a Crime Act” into law last week. With her is Legislator Peter Criswell.
Metzger signs ‘Drag is Not a Crime Act’ into law
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger last week signed the “Drag is Not a Crime Act” into law, and was joined by the law’s sponsor, Legislator Peter Criswell (District 7- City of … more
At a recent Waffle Church gathering; (l. - r.) Eileen Daunt, Jamie and David Zocchi, Joseph Watson, and Rev. Limina Grace Harmon.
The Waffle Church: offering food for the soul
On July 16, the Memorial United Church of Modena celebrated one year of their monthly Waffle Church meetings. It’s a time of prayer, songs stories and fellowship along with maple syrup and … more
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Christine Bello
Christine Bello announces council run
Christine M. Bello, lifelong resident of the City of Newburgh, announces her bid for the City Council At-Large seat this coming November in the general election. The bid for a council seat sees … more
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Mayor Torrance Harvey introduces Speaker Carl Heastie to Pastor J. Edward Lewis (far right) of Calvary Presbyterian Church, one of the many local leaders who was in attendance for the visit.
Assembly Speaker tours Urban Farm
The City of Newburgh and the Newburgh Urban Farm & Food Initiative (NUFFI) welcomed New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie to tour the urban farm grounds and visit the historic Downing … more
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Families walk amongst the vendor booths at Chadwick Lake Park.
City of Newburgh and neighboring towns celebrate National Night Out
Families of New Windsor, the City of Newburgh and Town of Newburgh enjoyed another safe and fun celebration of National Night Out under clear skies on the evening of Tuesday, August 1. Local vendors, … more
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Bus company gets extension for village sewer hook-up
Orange County Transit has been trying to connect to the Village of Walden’s sewer system for some time now, and after a very close vote, they just received an extension from the Walden Village … more
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