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Plattekill considers a way to honor young mother
  Last week Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew read a letter from a resident requesting to have a bench placed near the playground area of the town park in memory of Jennifer Powles … more
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Anthony Fitzpatrick posted a selfie on the internet after getting knife into the Ulster County Building on April 15.
Man smuggles knife into Ulster County Office Building
On April 15 Anthony Fitzpatrick, a Kingston city school board trustee, managed to get a knife undetected into the County Office Building on Fair Street in Kingston, the seat of the Ulster County … more
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Marlborough to hold Arbor Day celebration
The Town of Marlborough is hosting an Arbor Day on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 2pm at the upper Milton Landing Park on Sands Avenue by the dog park. This event is a collaboration between the … more
Firm to fix visibility issues on Tillson Avenue
Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak spoke about fixing the visibility issues on Tillson Avenue that residents of the area brought to the board’s attention a few months ago.   Plavchak … more
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Ulster County’s free ‘Nature Bus’ returns for 2025 Season
Ulster County is excited to announce the return of its trailblazing initiative — the Nature Bus — kicking off during Earth Week on Saturday, April 26, and running every Saturday through … more
Easter Eggs under the Dome
The friendly confines of Milton’s Hudson Valley Sports Dome hosted the annual Town of Marlborough Easter Egg Dash on Saturday morning. Hundreds of children filled the arena for a dash to … more
Mahler’s 'Resurrection' highlight GNSO concert
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra will celebrate a milestone in its 2024-25 season with a special 30th anniversary concert featuring Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” … more
The Dali Quartet performs at the season finale of The Newburgh Chamber Series.
Beethoven, Mendelssohn close out concert season
Latin American music meets the classical canon when the Dalí Quartet performs April 25 in Newburgh. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Church, 105 Grand St. The concert … more
Local author reclaims lost Civil War histories
A.J. Schenkman never set out to become a Civil War historian. Instead, as a self-described ‘amateur storyteller,’ the Hudson Valley-based author and educator has always been more … more
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SUNY Orange presents 'Art Unbounded'
The ‘Art Unbounded’ student art exhibition, celebrating SUNY Orange creative spirit and 75th anniversary of the college, is on view through April 30 in Orange Hall Gallery where the hours … more
HEAP assistance available for for summer cooling
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that applications are open to help low-income New Yorkers stay cool this summer through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Overseen by the Office of … more
Nicole Parete (.) has been named acting principal at Plattekill Elementary School, replacing Monica Hasbrouck. (r.)
Wallkill School board appoints acting principal at Plattekill Elementary School
Two employees at Plattekill Elementary School have been placed on paid administrative leave, and an acting principal has been appointed following a special meeting of the Wallkill Central School … more
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Rotarians and honorees: L-R Rotary President Steven Laubach, Pat Roza high school interact liaison, Amelia DelForno, Darlene Plavchak, Shihan Mike Skinner, Sensei Dan Paradies and PDG Rotarian Christine Giangrasso.
Rotary honors community members
Last week the Highland Rotary Club honored four residents with  Service Above Self awards at a dinner held at Casa Milanese; High School Senior Amelia DelForno, Darlene Plavchak, Bushiken Karate … more
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Civic Readiness Teacher Christina Saylor (far left) poses with her students at the presentation of their projects. [L-R] first row - Hope Williams, Elaine Shebey, Cadence Meltz, Amelia DelForno, Luca Rizzo, Ava LaValle, Sianni Caiciado, Lauren Santiago, Lillian Reynolds, Arhianna Sandy[L-R] middle row- Teacher Christina Saylor, Taso Bakatsias, Kai Roper, Gabriella Barbaro, Alessandra Barbaro, Mae Wright, Bethany Childs, Kelcey Whalen, Dylan Zocchi. [L-R] back row- Nemo Swart, Erin Smith, Jackson Gillespie, Teddy Druttman, Zachary Haeser, Kyle Dwyer, Alexis Violaris, Keira Bishop, Noah Cabrera, Sam Calahan, Emelia Halbijohn, Gunner Trombetta, Hayley Sutfin
Civic Readiness showcases student projects
For the second year, Highland High School students in Christina Saylor’s Civic Readiness Class showcased their work last week in the cafeteria at the High School.   Saylor guides … more
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Pet crematorium determination challenged
On April 9, 2025 resident Bruce Epperson filed an appeal to overturn a determination made by Lloyd Building Department Director Dave Barton that a proposed pet crematorium project is a “Service … more
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A Wallkill Valley staple for nine decades, Tantillo’s Farm Market in Gardiner will close its doors on April 26.
Tantillo’s Farm Market closes after 90 years
After nearly a century of family farming, Tantillo’s Farm Market, a beloved roadside staple in the Hudson Valley, will not reopen for the 2025 season, owners Jeannine and Jamie Ridgeway … more
Highland Library to hold annual vote and meeting
The Highland Public Library Board of Trustees will be holding the annual Special District meeting on Tuesday April 22 at 5:30 p.m.. A reading of the proposed budget will follow a report from the … more
Jacqueline McKenna has been promoted to a full time Police Officer upon the recommendation of Chief James Janso.
Lloyd hires full-time officer
Last week the Lloyd Town Board moved Jacqueline McKenna from a part-time to full time position as a Police Officer at a salary of $56,135. McKenna was born in the United Sates but at a young age … more
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Plattekill finalizing battery storage law
The Plattekill Town Board opened last week’s meeting with a discussion on a proposed Battery Storage moratorium. Town Councilman James Fazio said he has reviewed similar moratoriums in other … more
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County to provide $4.9 million for EMS services
At a recent press conference, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced her EMS Coordinated Coverage Plan that will provide $4.9 million to fill gaps in coverage in Ulster County.   … more
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