Goldbacks lose at the buzzer
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.
Blue Angels
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.
Hudson Valley Honor Flight sendoff at New York Stewart International Airport.
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.
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.
Verla Explosion
"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
MVA Benkard and Avoca Streets, Nov. 26
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