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Glen-Lily, the magnificent home of Francis P. Weed
Back in April I published an article about a game of poker with outrageous stakes resulting in a scandal. How about this week we take a look at the magnificent home of Francis Payson Weed in … more
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Transforming Cart Alley again
A big construction project is underway in east Newburgh. You certainly see it if you go to Horizons-on-Hudson Elementary School or if you travel South Street as a route through Newburgh. You don’t … more
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CV Fire Dept. Ladies Aux hold Tricky Tray Oct. 3
“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame By another human being. Each of us owes deepest Thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” Albert Schweitzer The Piper Family from … more
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Newburgh Free Library is launching a Bike Borrow Program
Greetings from River City. Happy 69th anniversary wishes to you, my beloved Sterling Character, my Knight in Black Chinos, my Joe. I do wish you were here with me but, knowing you’re in Heaven … more
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Newburgh Open Studios is September 26 - 27
Greetings from River City. “Notice how your memories nest, one inside another — so close-fitting that you can’t peel one free without releasing others.” - Dr. SunWolf When we think … more
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Meadow Hill School remembers Johnny Sileno
“Consistent, timely encouragement has the staggering magnetic power to draw an immortal soul to the God of hope. The one whose name is Wonderful Counselor.” - Charles R. Swindoll This September, … more
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Newburgh for newcomers
Three evenings a week during the 1920s and 1930s, dozens of immigrants filed into the old Washington Street School at the corner of Washington and William Streets and willingly settled into the small … more
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Ceremonial clothing from the Sons of Temperance
Now for the Paul Harvey “rest of the story” for the Sons of Temperance article! When I published the first article a few weeks ago, it was to provide the basis for this one. Do you remember … more
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Photos from the 1966 Cronomer Valley parade
Some of us belong to volunteer fire departments in our Town. I’m with Cronomer Valley. All these first responders give their time to help our community with hours spent on training, equipment … more
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Fellowship across the seasons
Last weekend, my neighborhood held its annual block party. As summer comes to an end, and families chart new courses, we gather in the middle of our street and catch up as well as reminisce. My … more
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Habitat says thank you to its many volunteers
Greetings from River City. Just got back from a lovely family and friends time in Calabash, NC. A lovely time albeit in a cauldron. God bless the soul of Willis Carrier and of his each and every … more
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Gardnertown PTO is present a Back-to-School Bash
“You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children.” - Dolly Parton Already the days are noticeably much shorter than I care to see, reminding us that nothing ever stays the same, … more
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The vanishing post offices
Just last month we saw another increase in the price of “forever stamps.” They were first issued in post offices on April 12, 2007, at a price of $0.41. The concept was that they would be … more
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Fire from below in August 1928
The whirr of tires is the dominant noise along Newburgh’s Water Street today. Once, conversation was the most constant sound when sidewalks were full of citizens walking in and out of shops and … more
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Help support our local hospital
Greetings from River City. Newburgh native, Parisia Hutchinson, is being recognized for her academic achievements after completing studies at both Howard University and the Harvard Graduate School of … more
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Annual Blue Mass to be held September 13
“Charity is the motive, And the mission of our faith.” Blessed Michael McGivney Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Henry O’Carroll Council 444 is proud to announce their Annual Blue Mass & … more
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Newburgh’s Quaker capitalist
One of the adjectives frequently used to describe today’s Newburgh is diverse. Indeed, it is a city where people from many backgrounds live and work together. Journalists point to this city where … more
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The Sons of Temperance
I always have a number of topics I’m researching at any given time. It takes time to gather information, details, and facts. One of the things which was a large part of our community back in the … more
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Meadow Hill Church honors scholarship winners
No one is useless in this world  who lightens the burdens of another.”  - Charles Dickens    “With great joy, Meadow Hill Reformed Church is pleased to announce the recipients … more
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Free flu shots available at Armory Unity Center
Greetings from RiverCity. Congratulations! The Friends of The Newburgh Free Academy have chosen Newburgh Free Academy Class of 2026 students, Shamari Mays and Desiree Rice, are the recipients of The … more
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