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Closure of Newburgh Social Security office draws ire of officials, locals
The closure of Newburgh’s Social Security office and its relocation to Wallkill is drawing a lot of criticism from elected officials and Hudson Valley residents. Rep. Pat Ryan and state Sen. Rob Rolison slammed the Social Security Administration in a letter, saying, in part, that the SSA did not provide sufficient public information about the closure. Both officials are demanding increased services for Orange County families. County Legislator Kevindaryan Lujan said the county needs a Social Security hub in Newburgh because there isn't sufficient public transportation from Newburgh to Wallkill.
Bethel Woods Headliners Show Support For Hudson Valley Eatery
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a place where everyone can come together. Music lovers of all different age groups and states visit Bethel Woods to feel the energy of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, explore their concerts, events and more in 2024. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts...
Orange County, NY Getting Set For Roper Romp Event
Following a successful event in New Paltz recently, the Roper Romp phenomenon is now coming to an Orange County town. The costumed pub crawl is based on the character of Mrs. Roper from "Three's Company" is a hit all over the country, and lately the H/udson Valley has been getting in on the fun.
Community rallies against Sullivan prison closure (VIDEO)
WOODBOURNE – Opposition to the closing of the maximum security Sullivan Correctional Facility on November 6 rallied at the Woodbourne Fire Department on Wednesday hoping to convince Governor Kathy Hochul to reverse her decision. Hochul, following the plan started by disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who closed 18 prisons in 10 years, has already closed six prisons. The state legislature has Hochul granted permission to close five more facilities.
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW No. 9 of 2024
A LOCAL LAW REPEALING CHAPTER 93 (“WATER”) Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Goshen as follows:. This Introductory Law shall be known as Introductory Local Law No. 9 of 2024 for the Town of Goshen which repeals Chapter 93 of the Code of the Town of Goshen. Introductory Local Law No. 9 of 2024 reads as follows:
Legendary trumpeter to play and share hotel tales at Sullivan County Museum
HURLEYVILLE- On Sunday afternoon, August 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., trumpeter Freddie Jacobs will perform at the Sullivan County Museum with the Americana band Little Sparrow. Jacobs is a composer, educator and jazz trumpeter who has been in the music business for over 50 years. He has toured with jazz legends Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, Eddie Palmieri and Jimmy McGriff, and performed around New York with the Sam Jones/Tom Harrell Band and Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers. He has also written and produced two records: “Time Change” and “Jacobs’ Ladder.”
WV BOE swears in new members, talks teacher hiring and evaluations
As it closes out the current school year and gears up for the next one, the Warwick Valley Central School District Board of Education swore in its newly elected members at its annual organizational meeting on July 11: Bill Fanos, and newcomers Mandy Blanton and Tara Cruz. The board then...
Catskills ‘Borscht Belt Festival’ Returns for Second Year
Beginning on the evening of Friday, July 26, and running through Sunday, July 28, the equally informative and entertaining festival will pay homage to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant past while showcasing its legacy and wide-ranging influence on American culture to all who attend in Ellenville, in Ulster County, NY.
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