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State Police respond to the scene of a rollover accident Thursday, near Maybrook.
Rollover accident blocks 208 under I-84 overpass
The New York State Police have launched an investigation into a rollover tractor trailer accident that occurred on November 30, beneath the Interstate 84 overpass on State Route 208. Emergency … more
Warming centers available for Orange County residents in need
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus reminds residents that both the County Department of Social Services and municipally operated warming centers are available during the winter months. … more
‘Tis the season for Montgomery December events
The Village of Montgomery board recently announced a plethora of events coming to the village this December, including a ceremony for the Pearl Harbor attack and several surprises to get residents … more
Brescia’s departure date from the village still unclear
Village of Montgomery residents will go to the polls in March to elect a village trustee. Whether or not they will also be voting for a mayor at the same time is apparently yet to be determined. … more
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Crawford to hold special vote on consolidation
The Town of Crawford will hold a combined election, or referendum, on December 12 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the town hall, where residents can vote on whether or not to turn the municipality into a … more
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Don Berger addresses the Montgomery Village Board at last week’s public hearing on a proposed moratorium.
Residents weigh in on village’s building moratorium
Residents and board trustees crowded the Montgomery Senior Center on November 21 and engaged in the village’s latest public hearing for a proposed three-month building moratorium, a local law … more
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Kevin Conero (l.) was sworn in last week as a Montgomery Village Trustee. The longtime village planning board chairman replaces Walter Lindner, who resigned earlier in the day for health reasons.
Montgomery trustee resigns
After serving on the Village of Montgomery’s board for more than a decade, Walter Lindner officially resigned from his position as trustee during the village’s November 21 meeting at the … more
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Walden set to host Christmas in the Square
The Village of Walden Recreation and Parks Department will bring season greetings to the village with its Christmas in the Square, a holly jolly event that will be hosted in the municipal square on … more
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Amazon workers rally at Rock Tavern warehouse
Amazon workers, in collaboration with Teamster’s union and other allies, rallied and picketed outside Amazon’s SWF1 warehouse in Rock Tavern last Monday, November 27, protesting against … more
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State Police respond to the Hamptonburgh Preserve on Saturday, where a body was discovered.
Body discovered along trail off Route 416
State Police received a phone call, Saturday, from a woman who apparently found a body on a hiking trail in the Hamptonburgh Preserve. Uniformed and plain clothes investigators responded, along … more
Solar farm approved
After numerous meetings and public comments, the Town of Montgomery Planning Board approved NY Solar 1001’s proposed solar farm for Plains Road during its November 14 meeting, granting the … more
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Walden seeks clean energy options
Peggy Kurtz, community coordinator of Joule Community Power, appeared at Walden’s November 14 board meeting and educated the trustees about Joule’s energy program, its process, and its … more
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Rendering of an approved 345,000 square foot warehouse at 230 Neelytown Road in the Town of Hamptonburgh.
RDM warehouse inches closer
Real Deal Management’s warehouse, a project proposed for Bracken Road, may be nearing approval soon as its developers and the Town of Montgomery’s planning board discuss plans during its … more
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Crawford town officials would like to attract new business, including hotels and restaurants to Bullville’s Five Corners area.
New law rezones Bullville’s business park
Bullville’s local businesses received a huge boost last Thursday after the Town of Crawford board established a new law during its public hearing that will revitalize the hamlet’s … more
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Stonehenge Farm staff, members of the Pine Bush Chamber of Commerce, friends, and residents gathered together for Stonehenge’s ribbon ceremony.
Stonehenge announces barbeque restaurant expansion
The smell of chicken legs, baked beans, pulled pork, and other barbeque delights lingered at Stonehenge Farm last Friday during a ribbon ceremony hosted by its staff and the Pine Bush Chamber of … more
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Mary Ellen Matise (left) and Nancy Phelps (right) posing in a cardboard cutout.
Historical Society celebrates 65th birthday
The Historical Society of Walden and the Wallkill Valley celebrated its 65th anniversary on October 21 with a gathering at the Jacob T. Walden House in the village, where members enjoyed refreshments … more
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Orange County Sheriff releases active shooter response training video for residents
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the County Executive’s Office, has produced an updated active shooter response training video for residents. The video can be … more
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars hanging the Berger family’s flag
Valley Central HS honors its fallen Vietnam veterans
Students, residents, and veterans gathered at Valley Central High School on November 9 at 10 a.m. for the school’s annual Vietnam Memorial Ceremony, a dedication honoring six Valley Central … more
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Kevin Hunt
Untimely death of town justice stuns Shawangunk
Longtime Shawangunk Town Justice Kevin Hunt died unexpectedly at his Wallkill home on Thursday evening. Hunt was elected to his fifth four-year term in Nov. 2021. The Shawangunk Town Board will … more
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Brescia election will create other vacancies
Stephen Brescia’s election as Montgomery Town Supervisor will create two other vacancies in local government. He may have a hand in filling both of them. Brescia captured nearly 65 percent … more
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