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Cornwall-on-Hudson Fire Department Captain Tom Trainor awarded the Civilian Lifesaver Award to Shawn Hansen, along with Chief Charles Quinn and Cornwall EMS Assistant Chief Shannon Cohn. Hansen saved three individuals from drowning in the Hudson River.
Hansen recognized after rescuing three from the Hudson River
The Cornwall-on-Hudson Board of Trustees recently recognized Shawn Hansen with a proclamation, and the village fire department and Cornwall EMS awarded him a certificate following his heroic and … more
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Walden losing patience with owners of unsafe properties
With their patience tested, Walden Village Trustees are pressing for urgent action on two long-standing, unsafe properties at 76-80 West Main St. and 60 Main St., urging their owners to expedite … more
City council members weigh in on proposed raises
The Newburgh City Council held a public hearing on Monday, October 28, to receive public comments concerning a Local Law amending Section C4.00 entitled “Legislative Powers fixed in … more
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Time to conserve water; Northeast is abnormally dry
Bog Meadow Reservoir, which supplies water to both Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery, is down to 40 percent capacity, Mayor Joe D’Onofrio said. With that information, he is asking that all … more
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Steve O’Flaherty and Michael Lembo
Two Plattekill candidates vie for open seat
  Michael Lembo Plattekill Democrat Michael Lembo is running for a seat on the Town Board. It is his first time running for Councilman and his name on the ballot will be on Row A. He … more
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Gardiner plans tax hike to fund EMS service
The Gardiner Town Board announced a proposed 13 percent tax increase for 2025, attributing the hike to the need for emergency medical services (EMS) funding, cybersecurity, and other costs. In a … more
Future of Walden Elementary School on VC agenda
Valley Central School District will hold a public forum Wednesday, Oct. 30, to present a feasibility report and recommendations on the future of Walden Elementary School, one of the district’s … more
Highlands budget hearing set for November 4
The Highland Falls Library’s 2025 budget request to the Town Board was $290,000; up from the $270,000 they received in 24. But, by the end of last week’s Town Board meeting it appeared … more
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More personnel changes for Highland Falls DPW
The Village Board accepted the resignation – for the purpose of retirement -- of longtime Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator John Jones at its meeting on October 21. Jones has also been … more
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Town of Newburgh proposes $61.3m budget
The Newburgh Town Board discussed at their Monday, October 28 workshop meeting the preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 2025. The town proposes a budget of $61.3 million which is under the New York … more
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Cornwall town budget hearing is set for November 7
The Town of Cornwall will hold a public hearing on the town’s preliminary 2025 budget at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Town Hall. The board must adopt a budget by November 20. The … more
Arlene McMahon was honored for her long service to the Highland Public Library. L-R President of the Library Board of Trustees Elaine Rivera, Library Director Julie Kelsall-Dempsey, Arlene McMahon and Ulster County Legislator Gina Hansut.
Highland Librarian retires after 41 years
After 41 years, Librarian Arlene McMahon made the decision to retire from the Highland Public Library as of October 30, 2024. She was honored with a Pride Of Ulster County award from Legislator Gina … more
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Fort Montgomery hosts a Halloween Parade
As it does every year, the Fort Montgomery Fire Department and Town of Highlands Police Benevolent Association hosted a day of Halloween fun for local children this past Saturday. The event started … more
Here’s what’s on the ballot in the Town of Highlands
Whether Highland Falls or Fort Montgomery voters go to the polls in early voting (through Sunday, Nov. 3) or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, they’ll of course be asked to select their choice for president … more
Ground broken for CTE Center
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District celebrated the groundbreaking of its long-awaited Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center on Wednesday with a ceremony that included speeches and a … more
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Here’s what’s on the ballot in Cornwall
Whether Cornwall voters go to the polls in early voting (through Sunday, Nov. 3) or on Tuesday, Nov.5, they’ll of course be asked to select their choice for president of the United States … more
School bus accident reported in Crawford
On Monday, October 28, 2024 at about 8:54 a.m., Town of Crawford Police Department responded to a report of a school bus accident at the intersection of State Route 52 and Orange County Route 17 in … more
Carrie Nolan, a mother of four and a cancer patient, worries that she could soon lose her insurance coverage.
Cancer patient worries about insurance coverage
Imagine finding out you have cancer. After processing the news and meeting with doctors to figure out what the treatment options are, you schedule surgery, have radiation, and have regularly … more
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Gardiner plans tax hike to fund EMS service
The Gardiner Town Board announced a proposed 13 percent tax increase for 2025, attributing the hike to the need for emergency medical services (EMS) funding, cybersecurity, and other costs. In a … more
Newburgh Chamber Music Season begins Nov. 3
Newburgh Chamber Music opens it’s 2024-2025 season, “A Tapestry of Music,” on Nov. 3 with chamber musicians of the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra. The family-friendly concert … more
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