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Plattekill Police Chief Oscar Lopez (c), flanked by Officers Kyle Cusack (l.) and Detective Scott Wolpert.
Lifesaving action earns praise
Plattekill Police Chief Oscar Lopez praised Officer Kyle Cusack and Detective Scott Wolpert for saving the life of fellow officer, Sgt. Andres Arestin, on January 3, 2025. The sergeant was off duty … more
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Cheryl Baker and Lynn Thompson
Baker and Thompson yearn to be trustees again
The Village of Walden will host a huge election this March, featuring a two-year term for the mayor, a four-year term for a justice, and three two-year terms for the board of trustees. Cheryl Baker … more
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Consolidated Zoning Board of Appeals Jack Jannarone is shown answering a question from a fellow audience member at last week’s Highland Falls Village Board public hearing on zoning changes.
Village Board tables zoning changes
In the end, the Village Board just left the public hearing that would amend the zoning code of the Village of Highland Falls open. But, if you listened closely, you gathered that the board was … more
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Town’s EMS service costs $10K more per month
As of this month, for the duration of the current contract, the Town of Cornwall will pay an additional $10,000 per month to New Windsor/Cornwall EMS, in an agreed upon rider to the contract between … more
A rendering of the mixed-use project proposed on Liberty Street.
Liberty Street Apartments proposal sparks debate
The City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency (IDA) held a public hearing Wednesday at the Activity Center to gather feedback on the proposed Liberty Street Apartments, a mixed-use development … more
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Village sets hearing on going over tax cap
The Highland Falls Village Board has set a public hearing on a local law which would allow them to “authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established” … in other … more
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Metzger warns of severe impact from funding pause
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger expressed grave concerns Tuesday over a sudden federal directive to temporarily halt the obligation and disbursement of all federal financial assistance, warning … more
VC considers safety upgrades after fire
Valley Central School District administrators and board members are exploring a range of proposals to improve safety, infrastructure, and operations across the district following a recent fire … more
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Wallkill’s winter playground
The winter season has ramped up dramatically since the latter half of January arrived, greeting Orange and Ulster residents with frigid temperatures and brutal precipitation. The cold air pricks the … more
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Sergeant Montanaro introduced Katherine Rodriguez and Victor Medina to the Walden board and residents during the village’s January 21 meeting.
Walden PD welcomes two new officers
Walden Sergeant Robert Montanaro, during the village’s January 21 meeting, proudly announced that the police department received two new full-time officers to its lineup: Katherine Rodriguez … more
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Alexandria Wojcik is running for Ulster County Clerk
Race for Ulster County Clerk is on
Last Sunday, at a press conference at the Muse in Rosendale, Democrat Alexandria Wojcik officially kicked off her run for Ulster County Clerk. In a recent letter sent to local media outlets, Wojcik … more
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Plattekill considers data breach policy
Recently, the Town of Plattekill received a memorandum from New York State concerning how they should handle Data Breaches. The memo states that, “pursuant to state Technology Law all … more
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Steven Whipple (far right) with SUNY Delhi President Mary Bonderoff (center) and fellow award recipients (l-r) Corin Zimmer, Barbara Sturdevant, and Robert Backus.
West Point Golf Course superintendent is honored
Steven Whipple, the superintendent at the West Point Golf Course, has been recognized with SUNY Delhi’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for his advocacy for SUNY Delhi’s academic programs … more
Laurie Tautel, in a photo taken at the first meeting of the Orange County Legislature’s Health and Mental Health Committee this year. She’s the new chairperson of the committee.
Tautel leads Health & Mental Health Committee
She’s only two weeks into her new role in the Orange County Legislature, but County Legislator Laurie Tautel, the new head of the county’s Legislative Health and Mental Health Committee, … more
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The developer has requested a 30-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a proposed mixed-use development at 104 Washington St.
Financial Aid Request draws questions at IDA meeting
The City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency (IDA) hosted a public hearing Wednesday to gather input on the proposed mixed-use development at 104 Washington St. and the associated request for … more
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Brandon Opitzis the new Principal at Highland High School
New principal appointed at Highland High
On January 14 the Highland Board of Education hired Brandon Opitz as the Principal of Highland High School, effective February 4, 2025. Opitz has been serving as the Assistant Principal and is … more
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Free bus rides available in Newburgh, Middletown
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced an initiative to make public transportation more accessible and affordable for residents and visitors. Starting Jan. 24,the County is sponsoring free … more
Eachus sworn in for second term as assemblyman
Before a standing room only crowd in the Town of Cornwall courtroom, Chris Eachus was sworn in, on Saturday, for his second term as assemblyman for District 99. “What I do up in Albany is … more
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Cornwall Councilwoman Virginia Scott is seeking a seat in the Orange County Legislature.
Virginia Scott announces run for County Legislature
Cornwall Councilwoman Virginia Scott announced this week that she will not be running for re-election to her current seat on the Town Board as she instead plans to run to be the legislator for the … more
Ice skating party: Family fun for all ages
It didn’t matter if you knew how to ice skate or not, there was plenty to do around Garrison’s Pond in Fort Montgomery last Friday evening, as the FMFD and THPD hosted their annual … more
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