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McNeil declares herself ‘Newburgh strong’
Schnekwa McNeil, life-long City of Newburgh advocate, has announced her run for City of Newburgh Council Ward One. “I’ve been a voice for a very long time,” said McNeil. …
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Giselle Martinez, born and raised in the City of Newburgh, has announced her run for Newburgh City Council Ward One. She is a first generation American whose parents were Mexican immigrants. She …
Local officials react to Cuomo allegations
Amid new allegations of inappropriate behavior by Governor Andrew Cuomo, local officials are urging an independent investigation into the governor’s behavior. On Saturday, the New York …
Lujan announces re-election bid
Democrat Kevindaryán Luján, who has served one term as Orange County Legislature for Newburgh, District Four since 2017, announced he is running for re-election. Luján plans to …
DA announces rebound program
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on Thursday, February 25, 2021, announced the launch of the Orange County District Attorney’s Rebound Program, a program designed to assist …
Nursing students distribute vaccines in Newburgh
SUNY Orange Nursing 2 students have been gaining valuable experience in recent months, volunteering at several area hospitals as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has begun, and Friday provided yet …
Nursing students volunteering on vaccination front lines
SUNY Orange nursing students have been volunteering at Hudson Valley hospitals to assist in the dispensing of available COVID-19 vaccines, lending their skills in support of their community while at …
F. J. Spinelli welcomed as fire chief
The City of Newburgh hired Francis, “F.J.” Spinelli as the Chief of the Fire Department. During the February 22 council meeting Spinelli was sworn in. It comes with the retirement of …
Years later, no strong leads in 2013 triple homicide
Almost eight years later, family members of one of the victims of the City of Newburgh’s 2013 triple homicide case are still pleading for the community to come forward and for their loved one …
Town weighs in on police reform
The Town of Newburgh kicked off its Executive Order 203 meetings on Tuesday, February 16, which was led by Town of Newburgh Deputy Supervisor Scott Manley, among others. Last spring, Governor Andrew …
More vaccines for Newburgh?
The Newburgh Armory Unity Center pop-up vaccine site was a success in early February – with over 300 residents who were able to secure an appointment soon receiving their second dose. The City …
Mary Lou Carolan is new library director
Mary Lou Carolan is the Newburgh Free Library’s new director, which comes after the retirement of Chuck Thomas from the position. Carolan brings her unique background of non-profit management …
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A winter escape in 1854
If snow and ice are beginning to get you down, remember what your grandparents used to say about weather in their childhoods. We thought they exaggerated about how cold the wind was that whipped …
Newburgh Enlarged City School District
Hello Goldbacks! Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District will be on a Remote, Synchronous Learning Schedule for students and faculty for Monday, February 22, 2021. Scholars should sign into their Chromebook, ready to learn with live-instruction from their teacher or teachers. Staff and administrators should report to their buildings at their regular times.
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Jaden Caballero signs with Mercy College
It had to be the right fit, and didn’t matter if it was Division I, II or III, no matter what school he picked, he was going to try his hardest to make sure he belonged on their baseball …
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The City of Newburgh City Council appointed lifelong Newburgh resident Joanne Matthews Forbes as the new full-time City Court Judge, following former Newburgh City Court Judge E. Loren Williams …
Deceased Newburgh boy identified
The City of Newburgh Police Department confirmed the identity of the deceased 7-year-old Newburgh boy as Peter Caucaus. Newburgh Police Department Lieutenant Kevin Lehar said they are continuing to …
Moratorium brings landlord-tenant tensions
Just before the first eviction moratorium was scheduled to expire, Governor Andrew Cuomo placed an additional COVID-related residential eviction moratorium for some of 2021. The legislation prevents …
Fire on Warden Circle
Newburgh firefighters responded to garage fire on Warden Circle on February 13. Newburgh Command requested a second alarm be transmitted. Heavy black smoke and flames seen in garage area spread to a …
Deceased Newburgh boy identified
The City of Newburgh Police Department confirmed the identity of the deceased 7-year-old Newburgh boy as Peter Caucaus. Newburgh Police Department Lieutenant Kevin Lehar said they are continuing to …
More snow, more parking problems
Early Feburary’s snow storm – the first big snow storm in some time – caused a number of illegal parking instances across the City of Newburgh. On Sunday, January 31 at 6 p.m. the …
Vigil held for Newburgh boy
The investigation of the death of a 7-year-old Newburgh boy has continued for days since he arrived at Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital in a private vehicle not breathing on Wednesday, February …
We meet our challenges head on! Today our delivery van arrived with about 1,000 fewer newspapers than anticipated. So we headed back to NJ, located the extra papers and returned. We made all our stops including this one at Broadway and Fullerton, where the upended box was pulled out of a snowbank and restocked. Some things are challenging, but only a few are impossible!
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Rollover
Newburgh firefighters and police responded to a rollover two vehicle accident at Robinson Ave and Ann Street on February 14. Police reported a person inside taxi was …
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Neuhaus presents Newburgh’s Azariah McLymore with February’s Citizen of the Month Award
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has recognized Azariah McLymore as the Citizen of the Month Award winner for the month of February. A lifelong Newburgh resident, McLymore, 20, a law school …
Ramos and Ramjug seek Legislature seat
With Orange County Legislator James Kulisek not running for another term, Newburgh Democratic residents Genesis Ramos and Roger Ramjug have announced they are running for district six. Who is …
Police investigate death of boy, 7
Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Wedenesday, the City of Newburgh Police Department were notified by Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh that a 7 year old boy arrived at the hospital in a private …
Town of Newburgh identified as one of the safest small towns in America
The Town of Newburgh was named one of the safest small communities in America, coming in at 146th in the nation according to personal finance website MoneyGeek. “This indicates the Town of …
TOWN OF NEWBURGH HISTORY by Alan B. Crawford
One thing I love about being Town of Newburgh Historian is hearing from people who have questions about our Town. Sometimes I have some answers and sometimes I need to begin digging and do some …
Newburgh schools are closed today.
Tuesday, February 9
NEWBURGH HERITAGE: Respecting our roots by Mary McTamaney
Since 1976, February has been designated on the national calendar as Black History Month. The commemoration began fifty years earlier with a national establishment of Negro History Week to honor the …
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A last-second shot by Horance Greeley's Chris Melis downed the Goldbacks in a state tournament game at a near-empty Newburgh Free Academy Gymnasium. The Goldbacks had rallied to tie, only to lose 50-48 at the buzzer. The Goldbacks end the season with a 20-2 record.
Goldbacks take an early lead in state playoff game against Horace Greeley. NFA gym is closed to spectators.
In a break from last night's tension, Newburgh Counts premiered "Counted" by Revival Town. The full video can be found on YouTube. In addition, one can listen to the song on various streaming platforms (iTunes, Spotify, I heart Radio, Apple music). You can also purchase the track at http://revivaltownmuzic.bandcamp.com/.
A woman confronts Mayor Torrance Harvey on why the room has been closed off for new attendees. Public comment for tonight's council meeting will be live streamed.
Newburgh City Council meeting
Cardinal Timothy Dolan visited Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Newburgh Saturday to dedicate the new Saint Mother Theresa of Calcutta Parish, created from the merger of Saint Francis and Sacred Heart parishes.
Whenever there’s a coating of ice or snow on the ground, the parking lot of the Gidney Avenue School become a playground for drivers anxious to make donuts. Better weather attracts All Terrain Vehicles to the school field on weekends and other times that school is not in session.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels performed during the Stewart International Air Show, Saturday afternoon. Another performance is schedule for tomorrow.
The Delano Hitch Pool in Newburgh will have extended hours tomorrow, 12 - 7:30 p.m.
Tito Puente JR at the Ritz.
NECSD BOE Meeting
Hudson Valley Honor Flight sendoff at New York Stewart International Airport.
Laura and Katelyn, reporters for Times Hudson Valley Media, bring you a glimpse into the stories they're reporting. This episode, Laura talks about anti-semitism charges in the Pine Bush School District in New York, what she's experienced as she researched this story. For more information or reading the article, go to http://timeshudsonvalley.com/wallkill-valley-times/stories/old-wounds-reopen-in-pine-bush,4485
Newburgh Free Academy presents Cole Porter’s Kiss Me Kate on March 15-16. Students rehearsed Saturday at the Galleria at Crystal Run.
Newburgh Free Academy students perform “Badge of Military Merit” during the Presidents Weekend celebration at Washington’s Headquarters. Additional performances will take place Sunday and Monday at 3 p.m.
Temple Beth Jacob celebrates the first night of Hanukkah
Chadwick Lake Tree lighting!
Veterans Day Ceremony, City of Newburgh. Eleven minutes past the 11th hour of the 11th day of the11th month.
Senator William J. Larkin, Jr. (R-C-I, 39th District) announced this morning at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, that he will not seek re-election this November, bringing to an end a career of holding public office that has spanned more than four decades. http://timescommunitypapers.com/2018/05/larkin-will-not-seek-re-election/
Snowy Spring Carnival at the Newburgh Mall
Holiday Party at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. The kids in the Saturday program had gifts for their parents as a way of saying "thank you" for bringing them every Saturday, with a little help from Bill Kaplan.
"The Orange County Fire Investigation Unit has completed its investigation and determined the cause of the fire that occurred at Verla International on Monday November 20th, 2017 as being accidental in nature. Investigators have determined that the fire began when static electricity caused the ignition of an ignitable liquid (hexamethyldisiloxane). This occurred during the manufacturing process when an employee was wiping excess product in the batch room. Lead agency for this investigation was the Orange County Fire Investigation Unit, which was assisted by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, ATF, New Windsor Police Department and Vails Gate Fire Department." - Vini Tankasali, Orange County Deputy Commissioner of Fire Services
Motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Benkard Avenue and Avoca Street, near St. Francis Church. Video shows the truck going through a stop sign, colliding with another car and then slamming into the house. No injuries reported.
OCMEA Junior High School All County Orchestra
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