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Newburgh residents advocate for BLM resolution
After a long few months rallying behind a Black Lives Matter resolution for Orange County, Democratic legislators voted against the revised “watered down” resolution 16-5. Leading the … more
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Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus with February’s Citizen of the Month, Azariah McLymore, and her family at the Orange County Government Center on Monday, February 8. (From left to right) Azariah’s parents Robert McLymore and Sharon McLymore, sister, Zoe McLymore, 11, Azariah McLymore, County Executive Neuhaus, and Azariah’s brothers Robert McLymore Jr., 17, and Elisha McLymore, 15.
Neuhaus presents Newburgh’s Azariah McLymore with February’s Citizen of the Month Award
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has recognized Azariah McLymore as the Citizen of the Month Award winner for the month of February. A lifelong Newburgh resident, McLymore, 20, a law school … more
Another snow emergency in Newburgh
In preparation for the forecasted inclement weather, A Snow Emergency has been declared in the City of Newburgh effective Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Snow Emergency parking regulations … more
The former Bon Ton Space, currently Jennifer Furniture, at the north end of the Newburgh Mall, will become home to a new Resorts World Catskills Casino.
Resorts World Catskills coming to Newburgh Mall
Sullivan County’s Resorts World Catskills will be expanding with a new gambling hall with video lottery terminals in the Newburgh Mall.  Senator James Skoufis called it a “big win … more
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Newburgh Armory Unity Center identified as vaccination site
More than 300 citizens received their first dose of the COVID 19 vaccination, Saturday, at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center Mayor Torrance Harvey announced at Monday night’s City Council … more
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Orange County Legislator Kevindaryán Luján, Michele McKeon, Andy Reed, Julie Reed.
Count shows lack of access to resources
At the end of January, volunteers, elected officials and anti-poverty organization RECAP participated in HUD’s annual Point in Time Count to talk to those on the streets who are suffering from … more
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Clean Water Project tackles lead
The Newburgh Clean Water Project met for an hour-long session on Wednesday, January 27 to discuss the relaxation of rules regarding lead in water and the importance of an intersectional approach. The … more
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Taking the pandemic head on
The Town of Newburgh Emergency Services has continuously stepped up to serve its community during the pandemic. More recently, two members – Crystal DePew and Jonathan Fessock – were … more
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Newburgh remains in a yellow zone; restrictions lifted elsewhere
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at his Wednesday, January 28 press conference that all orange zone restrictions across the state have been lifted following a decline in new case and hospitalization … more
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Jenifer Flynn and Lani Ricozzi of Barking Goose.
Restaurant COVID-19 assistance: reading the fine print
At what point does a restaurant owner continue accumulating debt or decide to close their doors for good? That is the question owners Jenifer Flynn and Lani Ricozzi of Barking Goose keep asking … more
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Halaburda’s ‘Spatial Representation of Emotion’ open
Artist Philippe Halaburda, who recently arrived in the Hudson Valley from France via Brooklyn, is exhibiting some of his latest works through April 1 at the AGC Gallery, 65 Liberty Street in … more
Vaccines continue to be in short supply
The much sought after COVID-19 vaccine is in short supply and only select groups of New Yorkers can get it. The state is currently administering vaccines to eligible residents in Phase 1a and 1b. … more
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Orange County observes Black History Month
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is proud to recognize Black History Month, which runs through the month of February. “Black History Month encourages us to celebrate and honor all … more
Newburgh Police: man bites cop on Chamber Street
On Jan 29 at 10:38 p.m., Newburgh Police report that officers were dispatched to the area of 165 Chambers St for a naked male running down the street. Officers arrived on scene and observed a male … more
NECSD receives 2,000 masks from Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge
Dr. Roberto Padilla, Superintendent of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District accepted 2,000 masks from the Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge. Masks will be distributed by NECSD’s My … more
My Brother’s Keeper scholars participate in National Day of Service
Scholars in NECSD’s My Brother’s Keeper Program (MBK) engaged in a National Day of Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by handing out masks to community members. The young men were at … more
Melanin Unchained’s mission is to “elevate the lives of Newburgh’s youth and revitalize our neighborhoods.”
Melanin Unchained: protesting differently
Over the summer, when social justice movements were happening across the country, a group of local Newburgh residents considered how they can take action right here in their own city. … more
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‘Food Apartheid’
The Newburgh Food Co-op is aiming to create a “member-owned grocery store” in the City of Newburgh to help community members who might be facing food insecurity. Behind the initiative … more
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Left to right: John Reilly, professor of History; Thomas Sarro, professor of Biology; and William Lahar, professor of Chemistry, have spent 45 years at the Mount. They are seen here in a file photo.
Mount, Bishop Dunn honor nearly 50 longtime employees
Mount Saint Mary College recently honored nearly 50 longtime personnel for their dedicated service to the college.Also recognized were teachers and administrators from Bishop Dunn Memorial School who … more
.Over the next month, the Newburgh Boys and Girls Club will be launching a learning center, which will allow children to come to the club during the school day and use laptops and reliable WiFi.
Boys & Girls Club plans learning center
The Boys and Girls Club has always offered beneficial supplementary programming for before and after school. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, they asked themselves how they can help support … more
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