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The town is looking to create a parks department to manage some of its assets, including the Verkeerderkill Park.
Shawangunk looks to create a parks department
The establishment of a parks department and the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement in schools were some of the big-ticket items addressed at last week’s Town of Shawangunk Town Board … more
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Pine Bush UFO Fair Weekend celebrates the supernatural
Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to Pine Bush last weekend in a feverish search for extraterrestrial life, but what they found instead was even better: the Pine Bush UFO Fair Weekend, a … more
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In addition to the criminal charges he faced, authorities also seized the Newburgh-based food truck operated by Kirkland Salmon
‘Operation Hot Lunch’ yields 26 arrests
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on May 21, 2024, the coordinated efforts of numerous law enforcement agencies conducted an enforcement action after a long-term … more
Residents gather in opposition to Modena warehouse proposal
Residents of Gardiner, Plattekill and surrounding neighborhoods gathered Thursday evening for their second public meeting to oppose the building of a 75-bay trucking warehouse on State Route 44/55 … more
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Jemp Management submitted an application to the planning board on May 10 proposing an outdoor automobile storage facility at 165 Stone Castle Road.
Is it ‘auto storage’ or a junkyard?
The Town of Montgomery’s planning board, after reviewing its latest project, pondered a new conundrum during its May 28 meeting: Is an auto-recycling center allowed under the town code or does … more
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The Pine Bush High School Odyssey of the Mind team, with their second-place trophy at Iowa State University.
Pine Bush OM team takes 2nd in world competition
The Pine Bush High School Odyssey of the Mind team recently took home second place at the Worlds competition, a feat that members of the team have attributed to their close-knit bond and fine-tuned … more
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DA warns of summer drug and alcohol dangers
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler last week reminded members of the public of the important safety choices that need to be made as we head into the summer months. In recent … more
Village of Montgomery hosts first LPC Workshop
The Village of Montgomery’s residents got a taste of the NY Forward Program last Wednesday, May 20 during the Local Planning Community’s (LPC) first public workshop, where participants … more
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Montgomery mourns Walt Lindner
Residents of Montgomery stood in silence after Walt Lindner a 50-year village resident and former trustee, passed away on Sunday, May 19. Linder was incredibly dedicated to the village and served … more
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Montgomery Village Police Department receives $200,000 tech grant
The Village of Montgomery board revealed promising updates during its May 21 meeting, including an upcoming public hearing for the water moratorium and an upgrade to the police department’s … more
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OC Transit work delays still irk Walden officials
Representatives from Orange County Transit appeared at Walden’s May 21 meeting to answer the village board’s most burning question: what steps has the bus company taken to connect its … more
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Derrick Wynkoop holding up his Ottaway Medal and “Wynkoopoly” at the Walden Saving Bank’s headquarters in the Town of montgomery.
Wynkoop awarded coveted Ottaway Medal
Every year, Vision Hudson Valley awards a recipient with the Ottaway Medal during its annual dinner, commemorating individuals devoted to serving Orange County and contributing to their local … more
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Color Guard
The Wallkill Valley honors its war dead
Despite rainy weather threatening to dampen the day, Orange County residents proudly marched through their streets on Monday, May 27 during Memorial Day, a time to remember veterans who lost their … more
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Extraterrestrial world comes to life again in Pine Bush
The Town of Crawford will be holding its 13th annual UFO Fair on Main Street Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., inviting alien enthusiasts from across the community to take part in themed activities … more
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Approximately 650 graduates were awarded their degrees last week.
SUNY Orange celebrates 74th commencement
Flexibility was the word of the day on Thursday (May 23) at SUNY Orange as the College hosted three separate Commencement ceremonies, one that was moved indoors due to morning thunderstorms and two … more
Recent public tours of the school “have produced more questions than answers,” according to a petition being circulated by Walden residents.
Petition: keep our school in Walden
"We the undersigned request full disclosure and accountability by the Valley Central School Board and Administration regarding the status and future of the Walden Elementary School.” The … more
The volunteers from this year’s clean sweep.
Residents and Rotarians sweep Montgomery’s streets
Volunteers from the Town of Montgomery and the Walden Rotary Club gathered at the town hall on Saturday, May 18, and prepared for their grimiest challenge yet: the town’s annual clean sweep. … more
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Several first responders, military personnel, veterans, and the Knights of Columbus together at the MPB Church’s reception on Sunday afternoon.
MPB honors first responders and military personnel
Across the United States, many citizens take up careers that put themselves in danger’s way to protect others, sometimes at the cost of their lives. These occupations range from firefighters … more
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Crawford prohibits vaping from town parks and properties
The Crawford board, as a continuation to its February 22 meeting, discussed several policy updates last Thursday, May 16, notably a public hearing for dumpsters and a law that addressed vaping in … more
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Crawford prepares application for NY Forward Grant
The Town of Crawford has been eyeing the NY Forward Grant for the past couple of years, watching from the shadows as other municipalities compete for the funding. This year, after assembling its own … more
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