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Fr. Bill Damroth in the prayer grotto of Saint Francis Church in Newburgh, shortly before his transfer to Port Jervis in the summer of 2022.
Ex pastor accused of stealing church funds
Father William Damroth, former pastor of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta in the City of Newburgh, has been charged with grand larceny in the second degree. Damroth, 64, pled not guilty and has since … more
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Plans call for the demolition of the Dairy Queen on Route 52, and construction of a Popeyes Chicken.
Chicken plans presented to town planning board
The Town of Newburgh Planning Board voted Thursday, December 7 to circulate the site plan for a new Popeyes Chicken to the Orange County Planning Department. The planning board also found the … more
Orange County hosts Wreaths Across America
Orange County hosted a Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 16 at the County’s Veterans Memorial Cemetery. “The response we have received over the years to this … more
Moodna Creek
Weather Advisory: Wallkill and Neversink Rivers, Moodna Creek could flood overnight due to heavy rain
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Emergency Services Commissioner Peter J. Cirigliano are advising residents that the Wallkill and Neversink Rivers and Moodna Creek could crest overnight, … more
Newburgh welcomes holiday season with parade and tree lighting
The City of Newburgh radiated with Christmas cheer and joy on Saturday, December 9 as the annual Holiday Parade made its way through the city neighborhoods before finally arriving at the city tree. … more
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Lane reduction expected along Interstate 84
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists that Interstate 84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 32 (State Route 747) and Exit 39 … more
Clear messages at the city council meeting.
Tenants and landlords clash at council meeting
Tenants and landlords alike, advocacy groups and other concerned citizens converged on the City of Newburgh Activity Center Monday, December 11 to voice their concerns and opinions on rent control, … more
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(l-r) Human Rights Commissioner Zineb Awad, Mayor Torrance Harvey, HRC Chairperson Ramona Burton, Human Rights Commissioner Malinda Ware, Virginia Kasinski, Shantia Jackson, Kyle Conway, Tanika McCullough, New York State Human Rights Commissioner Maria Imperial and New York State Supreme Court Justice E. Loren Williams.
Newburgh celebrates Human Rights Day
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted on December 10, 1948 by the United Nations is a landmark document that ushered in an era of expanded human rights for all peoples. Now, 75 … more
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A demolition permit application has been submitted for the Destinta Theatre in New Windsor.
Destinta theatre doomed?
NYC Excavation Group, based out of the Bronx, has submitted a demolition application on December 4 on behalf of the owner of the former Destinta Theater, New Windsor Destinta Plaza LLC. A site plan … more
Dante bust may return to the park
A bust of Italian poet Dante Alighieri has stood over the courtyard of the Newburgh Public Library for more than three decades, but it may soon be on the move. The Newburgh City Council approved … more
Matt Healy (left) and Sebastion (right) about to toss the wreath into Wallkill River.
Riverside ceremony recalls Pearl Harbor attack
The Village of Montgomery, the Osborn-Fitzsimmons American Legion Post 521, and the Dusenberry-Flannery VFW Post 2064 gathered in the Powell’s Landing Pavillion last Thursday, December 7 at 10 … more
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Operation Toy Train makes its annual appearance
Residents and officials of the Village of Montgomery, despite dealing with chilling downpours and muddy shoes, arrived at Railroad Avenue last Sunday, December 10, and donated loads of toys to … more
Frecce Tricolori with their signature green, white and red smoke to represent the colors of the Italian flag.
Thunderbirds and Italian Freece Tricolori teams to headline 2024 New York Air Show
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration squadron and Italian Air Force Freece Tricolori teams will headline the 2024 New York Air … more
Monday's city council meeting relocated to activity center
The City Council Meeting scheduled for  Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  has been relocated to  the Activity Center  at 401 Washington Street, Newburgh, New York … more
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Town of Newburgh!   
Christmas spirits shine at Chadwick Lake
The Christmas season kicked off for the Town of Newburgh on Friday, December 1 with the annual Town Tree Lighting at Chadwick Lake Park. Brief drizzles of rain did not stop families and children from … more
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Orange County Legislature adopts 2024 budget with 18-0 vote
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus released the following statement on Thursday, Dec. 7 in response to the County Legislature adopting the 2024 Budget in the amount $923,799,230 million with a … more
Newburgh Mall’s transformation continues
With more tenants moving out and at least one new one coming in, the transformation of the Newburgh Mall continues. National retailer O’Reilly Auto Parts will be the newest tenant of the … more
$1 million for street paving
After several months of budget sessions, public comments and city staff presentations, the Newburgh City Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Budget on Monday, November 27. The 2024 City Budget … more
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Christmas cheer for Tabby’s Tails
The first Tabby’s Tails Vendor Fair kicked off the Christmas season on Saturday, December 2 where residents and visitors had the opportunity to browse local vendors, take their children to get … more
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Completed in 1890, The Baptist Temple Church retains historic finishes, fixtures and stained-glass windows.
Baptist Temple Church receives Sacred Sites Grant
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 19 Sacred Sites Grants totaling $289,800 awarded to 17 historic religious properties throughout New York State, including $10,000 to Baptist Temple … more
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