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Wurtsboro Founders Day Street Fair draws large crowds (VIDEO)
WURTSBORO – The Founders Day Street Fair in Wurtsboro drew thousands of people who came to enjoy the vendors, live music, and fun-filled day in the community. For David Torres, one attendee, it was about the salted caramel popcorn. “I like the caramel and it’s fresh and hot because they just made it.”
Commuter Alert: Parts Of Ulster County, NY Route 32 Temporarily Shut Down
The Hudson Valley region is one of the most convenient places to live within New York state. Residents can commute to New York City, head upstate to explore its beauty and travel to nearby states such as Connecticut, New Jersey and more. Some of the back roads in the Hudson...
Newburgh aquatic center to be completed by spring 2025
NEWBURGH – The $14 million Newburgh city aquatic center is expected to be completed in less than a year. Work has been continuing on the massive project at the Delano Hitch center. Mayor Torrance Harvey said construction of all components, including a new pool, locker rooms, bathrooms, and concessions...
Friends of Hathorn to honor fallen Battle of Minisink soldiers
The annual ceremonies honoring Warwick’s fallen soldiers and veterans of the Minisink Battle take place July 20 and 22. The Friends of Hathorn invite the community to attend one, to remember our local founding veterans: July 20 at Minisink Battleground Park in Sullivan County at 4 p.m.; July 22 at 11 a.m., at the Minisink monument/gravesite in Goshen, opposite 101 Main St.; and July 22 at 6:30 p.m., at the Hathorn gravesite at Warwick Cemetery, featuring a group reading of Hathorn’s “Battle of Minisink” report.
Wallkill Iraqi war veteran receives new HVAC system through Purple Heart Homes
HAMLET OF WALLKILL – U.S. Army veteran Victor Bailey was experiencing every homeowner’s worst nightmare – uneven heating, a temperamental water heater, and no air conditioning. However, the father of five couldn’t afford to upgrade the home he purchased three years ago. While searching the internet for...
Ulster County Fair to feature sensory safe space again
NEW PALTZ – Families with children on the autism spectrum or individuals with sensory. sensitivities often find the fast-paced environment of the Ulster County Fair overwhelming. In response, Ulster BOCES, in collaboration with the Resource Center for Accessible Living. and the Ulster County Agricultural Society, announced the return of...
100th A.D. candidates take campaign to grassroots (VIDEO)
WURTSBORO – Street fairs can be great places for political hopefuls to meet and greet the constituency and the Founder’s Day Street Fair in Wurtsboro was no exception. At the event, both Republican and Democratic candidates took advantage of the crowds so that they could meet and greet constituents.
Orange County Land Trust secures grant to protect 400 acres of Neversink River watershed
DEERPARK – The Orange County Land Trust has started the process to secure conservation easements on over 400 acres of land in the Neversink River watershed. The two parcels of privately owned land are in the Town of Deerpark. Land trust Director of Conservation Kyle Sandusky said the $50,000...
New York Artists Receive $1,000 Monthly Basic Income Through Creatives Rebuild New York
A guaranteed basic income program has provided financial relief to artists in New York, allowing them to focus on their creative endeavors without the constant stress of financial instability. Jacinta Bunnell Benefits from Guaranteed Income. Jacinta Bunnell, a 52-year-old artist from Stone Ridge, New York, experienced a significant change in...
Displaced left turn educational event scheduled for July 23
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – There will soon be a displaced left turn educational event. Officials say the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Lloyd4U teams are hosting a displaced left turn education event on July 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Evansville Christian School, which is located at 10644 Lincoln Avenue in […]
Newburgh board of ed poised to restore 103 laid off positions
NEWBURGH – The new majority on the Newburgh School Board will vote on Tuesday to restore the 103 positions that were cut by the former board majority at a June 27 session. The cuts included teachers, teachers’ aides, CSEA workers, and others including maintenance workers. Board President Christine...
Munger Cottage: Air Conditioning & Programming Notice
As you may be aware, the HVAC system at Munger Cottage is no longer working and is beyond repair. Our Building Department has been keeping the current system running, making repairs and adding refrigerant as needed over the years, but it has now reached the end of its useful life. The Town Board authorized the complete replacement of the HVAC system at Munger Cottage last Tuesday, July 9th and hired a local company to handle the work. The parts for the new system have been ordered and will be installed as soon as they arrive.
Firehouse in Orange County Ready to Celebrate New Equipment
It is so exciting to see so many fun things going on at our area fire departments. Check in with your local fire department to see what they have going on and while you are there make sure to ask about volunteering opportunities. I love that firehouses do traditional types...
Chester’s Tracy Schuh to be honored by Orange County Land Trust
MOUNTAINVILLE – Two decades ago, Chester resident Tracy Schuh began attending town and planning board meetings after reading about a public hearing for a large housing project that she felt could impact private drinking water wells. Knowing these land-use issues often fly under the radar, she established The Preservation...
The Kiwanis Club of Middletown to host 3rd annual “Flags for Heroes” project
MIDDLETOWN- You can be a part of our community’s recognition of the heroes in all our lives – past and present. Your hero could have served or is serving in the military, be a policeman, fireman, health care worker, teacher, parent, grandparent, or anyone special in your life. As you can see, heroes come in many forms!
Hunter Tier Proponents Criticize Mayor
It didn’t take long for Westhab/Washingtonville Housing Alliance (WHA) and their proponents to lash out at Mayor Sharon Torres’ statement she excerpted and read at the July 8, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees (see HERE). In response, Torres posted a statement on social media reiterating her position on the project (which has not changed since she was sworn in as Mayor in December 2023). Torres has stated all along that she supports affordable housing, but the Hunter Tier Project process has been deeply flawed. See HERE.
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