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Incumbents to battle for Senate seat
Much of Southern Ulster County is assured of having a new representative, come January in the State Senate, as district lines have been re-drawn. The southern half of Ulster, as well large … more
Lloyd seeks to ban private sewer plants
The Lloyd Town Board has drawn up a local law aimed at prohibiting developers of large, multi-user projects from constructing private wastewater treatment plants on their sites. The law is under … more
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Area budgets and capital projects win approval
It was a banner day at the polls for the Wallkill School District in last week’s voting as the $81.71 million budget and a $43.8 million capital project were overwhelmingly approved by district … more
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Grave decoration a time-honored ritual
In preparation for Memorial Day, members of Boy Scout Troop 4027, American Legion Post 1420, Civilian Air Patrol, girl scouts, cub scouts, community members and veterans gathered at Cedar Hill … more
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City’s cab fees to increase
The city’s cab drivers are getting a raise and a new place to wait for fares.The Newburgh City Council, Monday night, approved the ordinances amending Chapter 272 which entitled Taxicabs of the … more
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The proposed location of the Colored Burial Ground in Downing Park located at the top of the hill.
City approves location for ‘Colored Burial Ground’
Newburgh City Council approved the resolution for the dedication of the Newburgh Colored Burial Ground Memorial in Downing Park. At the regular city council meeting on Monday, May 23, Ramona … more
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Greater Newburgh area to honor war dead
The holiday that we know as Memorial Day, dates back to the time shortly after the Civil War. General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed the first major Memorial Day on May … more
TOM not ready to act on well protection resolution
Four months after its first presentation from the Town of Montgomery Conservation Advisory Council (CAC), the town board is not ready to designate any Critical Environmental Areas within its … more
Ulster reapportionment plan draws local complaints
Although a parade of speakers praised the Ulster County Commission on Reapportionment for undertaking a tough job at a May 16 public hearing at the Modena fire station, no one seemed happy with the … more
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Cell tower decision due
The Gardiner Town Board moved closer to making a decision on whether to grant a special-use permit for a second cell tower in the town by closing the public hearing on the matter at its May 10 … more
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Wallkill Valley to observe Memorial Day
The holiday that we know as Memorial Day, dates back to the time shortly after the Civil War. General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed the first major Memorial Day on May … more
Jim and Lisa Melvlle McIver, with their dog Lovey, in front of their historic home on Berea Road in Walden.
Berea Road farmhouse celebrated
Once it was a working farm and later the home of a blacksmith.These days the elegant wood-framed to-story home at 28 Berea Road may best be described as a country home. Now it’s also … more
Local school budgets win easy approval
Voters in the Wallkill Valley were in a generous mood last Tuesday, approving budgt proposals in all three local school districts. Pine BushVoters in the Pine Bush Central School District approved … more
Orange County invited Veterans to free screening of Top Gun: Maverick
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Veterans Service Agency Director Christian Farrell will host a free showing for veterans of the new, highly-acclaimed movie “Top Gun: … more
Newburgh Police officer fights cancer
The Town of Newburgh Police seek assistance and donations for fellow officer and commander Lieutenant Robert DeSaye who is in need of cancer treatment. As of May 24, the donation page has raised … more
Chopping through wood that was on fire presented a particular challenge: pictured L-R members of the Bushiken Karate School; advanced brown belt Rocco Carozza; brown belt Joseph Smith and advanced brown belt Arjun Lahiri
Spring returns to the hamlet
Arrest Made in Dunkin Donuts Knifepoint Robbery
On May 13,  the City of Newburgh Police Department arrested a 17-year-old Newburgh resident pursuant to an investigation into an armed robbery that occurred on May 7, , at the Dunkin’ … more
Health, Water and PFAS Information Fair at Newburgh Free Library
The Multi-site PFAS Health Study is hosting a rain or shine event on Saturday May 21 from 1-4 p.m.at the Newburgh Free Library (124 Grand St.).   Residents are invited to this … more
Marlboro and Highland school budgets pass
Voters approved the school budgets for Marlboro and Highland for 2022-23.   The Marlboro budget of $61,498,000 passed by a vote of 561 to 226 The two open school board seats were won by … more
Newburgh Budget passes; Stridiron leads vote
Outspoken School Board Member Darren Stridiron led the field of candidates by a wide margin on Tuesday, winning re-election. Stridiron, who opposed the buyout of School Superintendent Roberto … more
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