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Kathy Stegenga, the Village of Walden’s building inspector, discussing fire safety with the board of trustees during its September 15 meeting.

Building inspector raises fire safety concerns

The Walden Board of Trustees is considering changes to the village’s fire safety regulations after Building Inspector Kathy Stegenga raised concerns about single-family rental properties that are …

Montgomery Town Board approves farm chapel

The Montgomery Town Board approved an agritourism chapel project, authorized the transfer of funds received through a community benefit agreement with Medline and approved the purchase of vehicles …
A child interacting with one of Inclusive Minds’ core communication boards.

Core communication board OK'd for park

Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Montgomery will receive a special amenity designed to help children with developmental disabilities communicate with their families and others: a core …

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Town of Montgomery Police at a National Night Out event at Valley Central High School.
Staffing shortages within the Montgomery Police Department have prompted concerns from the department’s Police Benevolent Association and Police Chief John Hank, who say vacancies and proposed …
A parent asked the Valley Central school board Sept. 14 to conduct a “thorough and transparent” investigation into how the district handles students who struggle academically, behaviorally, …
Dr. Evan Goldfischer welcomed everyone to the 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk, a fundraiser aimed at helping those affected by the disease.
The Premier Cares Foundation recently hosted its 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk at the Walkway Over the Hudson. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports local patients with prostate …
From left: Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends President Ann Molina and Vice President Dee Moreno, Honorees Virginia ‘Ginny’ Norfleet, Pastor Agnes Saffoury, Nancy Sporbert, Felicia Hodges and Aaron Falk, and Mistress of Ceremony Laurie Tautel.
“Before you complain, have you volunteered yet?” That was the theme of the Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends 23rd annual People Who Make a Difference Recognition breakfast, …
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General Richard Montgomery
No two men could possibly be more different than Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold; and yet fate called them together to fight for a common cause—the freedom of the American colonies from …
Marcia A. Jacobowitz, an attorney and longtime community leader, has been selected to receive the 2027 Ottaway Medal, Vision Hudson Valley’s highest honor. Jacobowitz will be honored at the …
Congressman Pat Ryan is encouraging Hudson Valley middle and high school students to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide …

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Stories you may have missed
Works of artist Thomas Pope are on display at the Crawford House in Newburgh.
An exhibition at Crawford House is highlighting Thomas Pope, a 19th-century artist whose life and work were deeply intertwined with Newburgh.   The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay …
Central Hudson crews are working to restore power to more than 19,000 homes and businesses that were impacted by powerful winds and heavy rain from a slow-moving nor’easter. The hardest-hit areas …
Members of the Coldenham Fire Department checking out their new pumper.
On July 28, the Coldenham Fire District lost a majority of its vehicles and equipment after a structural fire ravaged its station. Earlier this month, the fire department received a major donation: a …
Brianna Nonnon, the Village of Montgomery’s new historian.
The Village of Montgomery board made a big announcement during its September 1 meeting: Brianna Nonnon, a resident and manager of the Borland House, will be serving as the new village historian. …

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Sports
The Valley Central Vikings had a big first half. Despite an offensive slowdown in the second half, the Vikings build a big enough lead, and the defense stood tough as they routed the FDR …
Pine Bush Central School District The Pine Bush girls’ swim team has not lost a dual meet in 9 years.
The Pine Bush girls’ swimming and diving team has reached a remarkable milestone, winning its 90th consecutive dual meet. Pine Bush defeated Valley Central, 108-70, on Sept. 16 to extend a …
Wallkill tennis Wallkill defeats Highland, improves to 5-1 Wallkill defeated Highland in girls tennis Sept. 24 to improve to 5-1. Gabby Morales and Julia Price won at first doubles, defeating …
Wallkill’s Emma LaRocco makes a kill during a MHAL volleyball match on Sept. 15 at Wallkill Senior High School.
The Wallkill Panthers were up by a set, and leading the second set by 11 points, needing only four points to take a two-set lead. Then, things started to fall apart. The Red Hook Raiders …

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Briefs

Will telephone landlines disappear?

Jenny Lee, Chair of the Ulster County Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion, urges residents to learn about Verizon’s proposal to retire traditional copper telephone service, known as Plain Old …

Wallkill EMS recovers more than $16,000 in unclaimed funds

The Town of Wallkill Emergency Medical Services has recovered $16,035.32 in unclaimed funds with assistance from the office of state Sen. James Skoufis and the New York State Comptroller’s Office. …

Wallkill police officer assists choking woman

Town of Wallkill police Officer Heather Dunnigan helped save the life of an 82-year-old woman who was choking on a piece of candy Sept. 15 at Bob’s Discount Furniture, 88 Dunning Road. Police …

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On September 28, at approximately 11:29 p.m., New York State Police responded to the Super 8 Motel on Montgomery Road in the town of Montgomery for a report of a disturbance involving a 36-year-old …
The Town of Shawangunk Democrats will be sponsoring an election information panel on Saturday, October 7 at 6 p.m. in the Shawangunk town hall. The panel will comprise several nonpartisan experts, …
The Gardiner Fire Department will host its third annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the firehouse on Route 44/55. The department is accepting vendor …

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School News
Wallkill earns first win with 41-0 shutout Wallkill’s football team picked up its first victory of the season Friday, blanking Poughkeepsie 41-0 in a non-league game. The host Panthers (1-2) …
The Pine Bush Bushmen gave the Warwick Wildcats a steady diet of Ruben Simpson. Their senior running back answered the call scoring three touchdowns as the Bushmen got their first win of the …
Members of the Valley Central football team raise the helmet trophy in celebration after defeating Wallkill.
It’s been a strong start for the Valley Central Vikings, and even before they played their first Class AA football game, they already have something to show for their efforts. The Vikings …

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Obituaries
Hedwig N. Lustig of Walden, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, in Newburgh, NY. She was 88 years old. Born on October 7, 1937, in Bernshlag, Czechoslovakia, she was the …
Dennis K. DeGroat of Wurtsboro, NY, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Middletown. He was 71. The son of the late William and Gladys Mann DeGroat, he was born December 29, 1954, in …
Theresa Frank, 75, passed away on August 29, 2026, after a long and difficult battle with emphysema. She leaves behind a family who loved her deeply and will miss her every day. Theresa was born in …

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