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Comfort Children Ministry hosts annual Thanksgiving giveaway

Comfort Children Ministry International Inc. (CCM) distributed Thanksgiving turkeys, food, and essentials to families in need during its annual holiday giveaway on November 26. The event, held at …

Cannabis dispensary proposed for former Pier 1 Imports Site

A proposal to convert the former Pier 1 Imports store on Route 300 into a cannabis dispensary is under review by the Town of Newburgh Planning Board. The project, known as the Kush Factory Cannabis …

Hearing set for Cortland Commons cannabis retail proposal

A public hearing for the Cortland Commons Cannabis Retail project is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 19, at Newburgh Town Hall. The proposal outlines plans for a cannabis retail business in the Cortland …

Newburgh Armory Unity Center Hosts meal distribution

The Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) hosted its annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution on Thursday, Nov. 21, providing over 800 families with the essentials for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. …
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus released the following statement in response to the County Legislature adopting the 2025 Budget in the amount of $987,762,005 with a vote of 19-0 on December …
SUNY Orange will host several concerts this holiday season. The Jazz Ensemble at SUNY Orange performs in concert on Friday, December 6. Start time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Orange Hall Gallery. …
The Newburgh City Council has a new salary increase proposal that will go before the public for comment. The council approved the calling of a public hearing on the increases during their meeting on …
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Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash with injuries that occurred late Wednesday morning on State Route 32 near Fern Avenue. Officers responded to the scene around 11 a.m. and requested …
The Newburgh City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 83 Broadway, to gather input on proposed salary increases for the mayor and six council members. …
The Town of New Windsor is preparing to approve a project labor agreement in January 2025 as part of the ongoing effort to reconstruct the Caesars Lane Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant, …
The New Windsor Town Board will host two public hearings on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 555 Union Ave. Notices have been posted on the town website, and the proposed local laws are …
The New Windsor Town Hall at 555 Union Ave. will host a festive holiday tree lighting event on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Families can enjoy photos with Santa, holiday music, and special …
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City residents and community members were welcomed to a free marketplace hosted by Fareground: Food + Community on Friday, Nov. 15, at 119 South St. Volunteers distributed a variety of foods to help …
Downtown Newburgh will come alive this weekend for the Annual Shop Downtown Passport Event, a two-day celebration of shopping, dining, and community. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. …
The Town of Newburgh will enter Fiscal Year 2025 with a $61.3 million budget, staying $322,000 below the New York State-mandated tax cap. The spending plan, approved unanimously by the town board …
Friends, family, officials, and members of Hudson Valley Honor Flight gathered at 455 State Route 17K in Rock Tavern last Saturday, November 23 at 11 a.m. for a special occasion: a highway sign …
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Cub Scout Pack 4028 will host its annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 543 Union Ave. The event features a delicious …
The City of Newburgh announces the Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, December 7. The City-wide parade route will begin at 3 p.m. from the Department of …
The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands will host its Annual Candlelight Tour of historic homes and buildings on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The tour, a community favorite …
The Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh will host its annual Joyful Futures Holiday Fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 285 Liberty St. This evening for adults 21 and older will …