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“She does an excellent job.” Those were a few of the first words of Agnes Saffoury, who moderates the Highland Falls Sit & Chat local history program, when she opened the most … more
St. Nicholas GreekFest, a beloved tradition in the Hudson Valley, returns June 13–15 with three days of authentic food, music and community celebration on the grounds of St. Nicholas Greek … more
Mónica Luján, a Democrat from the City of Newburgh, has announced her candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the Newburgh City Council. She will challenge incumbent Councilwoman Ramona … more
As the 4th of July draws closer, preparations and events planning for the 75th celebration in Cornwall are in full swing. The holiday will feature returning favorites and new events, all coordinated … more
Local municipalities are preparing to host a variety of summer recreation programs to provide children with active and engaging experiences. The towns of Lloyd, Marlborough and Plattekill will each … more
The Shawangunk Town Board discussed regulatory legislation for short term rental properties and food trucks at its meeting on June 5. The discussion over short term rental properties continued … more
A proposed $600 million Amazon fulfillment center in Orange County has sparked a sharp political dispute, with Assemblyman Brian Maher accusing State Sen. James Skoufis of playing politics at the … more
Jonathan Arcangel of the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, is among the 11 winners of the 2025 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition presented by Yamaha Corporation of America. … more
Over 100 community members stopped by the Highland Falls Library on May 31 to celebrate Eid Mubarak. Muslims across the global Islamic community celebrated Eid-ul-Adha 2025, also known as the … more
A group of nineteen artists, collectively known as HOST, brought their works to the Highland Public Library, where they will remain on display until June 29. HOST’s stated mission, … more
For the first time, this year’s annual Mayfest celebration moved to Waryas Park on the Poughkeepsie side of the Walkway Over the Hudson. Despite the move, many vendors from Highland brought … more
The Hamlet of Pine Bush is famous for its UFO sightings and other bizarre occurrences, garnering a legacy of intergalactic proportions. In celebration of the area’s supernatural history, the … more
You’ve heard the phrase ‘Not all heroes wear capes’? Sometimes they’re just young adults having a relaxing evening. At about 8 p.m. on Memorial Day, Patrick Flynn and … more
Cornwall’s Main Street rumbled to life once again as the 9th Annual Cornwall Car Show returned to Riverlight Park on May 24. Hosted by the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce on the weekend before … more
The Newburgh Board of Education voted on several resolutions regarding district administrative positions at its May 29 meeting, ultimately tabling a controversial proposal to eliminate 17 pedagogical … more
The Plattekill Town Board unanimously approved a 6 month extension of their battery storage moratorium at their last meeting.   Councilman James Fazio reminded the board that they sent … more
During a May 28 meeting, Crawford residents and planning board members discussed a major project proposed in the town: two large warehouses on Route 17K. Submitted by Avion Enterprises LLC, this … more
Cornwall has been working to improve its recreational facilities and parks for decades, but since 2021 there’s been a focus on creating a cohesive plan to continue those improvements. At a … more
The Meadow Hill Road bridge in the Town of Newburgh will close Friday, June 13, as part of a $7.8 million project to replace the 72-year-old span over the Thruway (I-87), the New York State Thruway … more
Police from multiple agencies worked together to stop a possible suicide at the Bear Mountain Bridge on May 28. It was an incident that began at a traffic stop on northbound Rt. 9W in Fort … more
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