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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 … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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Town of Montgomery Police at a National Night Out event at Valley Central High School.
Town PBA cites staffing shortage
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 … more
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Mother urges Valley Central to investigate treatment of struggling students
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, … more
Visitors toured the working farm and met calves, goats, sheep, baby chicks and ducklings.
Open House on the Farm celebrates Orange County agriculture
Families gathered at Sprucegate Farm on Saturday for the 35th annual Open House on the Farm, an event designed to give the public a closer look at modern agriculture and dairy farming in Orange … more
General Richard Montgomery
Janet Livingston Montgomery and her Soldier: Part 2
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 … more
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Dr. Evan Goldfischer welcomed everyone to the 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk, a fundraiser aimed at helping those affected by the disease.
Prostate Cancer Walk marks 17th year
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 … more
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Jacobowitz to receive 2027 Ottaway Medal
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 … more
Ryan invites middle and high school students to enter 2026 Congressional App Challenge
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 … more
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.
Five honored as ‘People Who Make a Difference’
“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, … more
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Works of artist Thomas Pope are on display at the Crawford House in Newburgh.
Exhibition explores Thomas Pope’s Newburgh life
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 … more
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Central Hudson working to restore power to customers impacted by nor'easter
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 … more
Members of the Coldenham Fire Department checking out their new pumper.
Coldenham FD receives fire truck donation from Maryland
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 … more
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Brianna Nonnon, the Village of Montgomery’s new historian.
Montgomery welcomes a 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. … more
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Maybrook mayor recaps major projects coming to the village
Village of Maybrook Mayor Dennis Leahy this month outlined three major development projects he says could reshape the village’s economic future: the Galaxy business park, the Rakov-Rumph … more
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Rotarians, food pantry volunteers and school officials gather at Pine Bush High School.
Pine Bush Food Pantry receives a new freezer, volunteers rejoice
Last month, the Pine Bush Food Pantry received a generous gift toward its hunger relief efforts: a brand-new freezer provided by the Wallkill East Rotary and donated by Michael’s Appliance Center. … more
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Wallkill residents celebrate their hamlet with weekend-long event
Vision of Wallkill, a community group dedicated to serving and improving its namesake hamlet, capped off the summer season with its annual Weekend of Wallkill last Friday, September 18 and Saturday, … more
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Emily Vincenzo with Negan.
National Service Dog Month spotlights Pine Bush woman and her companion, Negan
September is National Service Dog Month, a designation aimed at raising awareness of the work performed by service dogs and the organizations that train them, including Canine Companions. Canine … more
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Newburgh Open Studios returns for 16th annual event
More than 100 artists will open their studios, galleries and other creative spaces to the public Sept. 26-27 for the 16th annual Newburgh Open Studios. The free, self-guided tour will run from … more
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