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SEPTEMBER 10 COUNCIL WORK SESSION, SEPTEMBER 14 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION SCHEDULED
The Newburgh City Council Work Session and Regular Council Meeting will be held in-person on the third floor of City Hall, 83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550...
Gothamist
Published 23 hours agoCrown Heights residents fume over new barricades ahead of West Indian Day parade
Tina Willis and Georges Nathan stand on opposite sides of the barricade on the Eastern Parkway service road. Residents also say elderly and disabled neighbors can’t be dropped off near their front doors and they’re fearful emergency responders can’t easily access apartment…
Mid Hudson News
Published 23 hours agoOrange County legislators call for delay in federal SNAP benefit cost shifts
GOSHEN – The so-called Big Beautiful Bill approved in Washington includes shifting the administrative and benefit costs for SNAP (food stamps) from the federal to the state government and the Orange County Legislature Thursday evening called for a two-year delay on implementation…
The Highlands Current
Published September 04County Food Assistance Costs to Rise
Dutchess facing $1.5 million SNAP bill
Mid Hudson News
Published September 03State legislation to curb dangerous driving in Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE – In the wake of the death of Poughkeepsie school crossing guard James Montanino on September 29, 2025, State Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D, Newburgh) passed legislation for traffic safety. The measures are aimed at protecting children and others walking to…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 03FEMA formally denies major disaster declaration following February blizzard
WASHINGTON – Following requests by Governor Hochul for the Trump administration to issue a major disaster declaration following last February’s blizzard that caused more than $168 million in damages and placed a serious financial burden on the Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 02Orange County gas tax amnesty takes effect
GOSHEN – The freeze on Orange County sales tax on gasoline purchases over $2 per gallon took effect on Tuesday, September 1. The tax amnesty was aimed at providing a little relief to the driving public as gas prices shot up dramatically earlier this year. County Legislator…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 02Flock cameras are one of best investigative tools, says Middletown police chief
MIDDLETOWN – Residents of several communities around the nation – and locally in the City of Newburgh – don’t like Flock brand street camera/license plate reader technology. Many residents believe the technology is used to spy on residents and can be shared with federal ICE…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 02Kingston approves new PBA contract
KINGSTON – The Kingston Common Council, upon a recommendation from Mayor Steve Noble, approved a memorandum of agreement with the city’s PBA union. The new labor pact gives members a 3.75 percent raise per year, or a 15 percent overall pay hike through the duration of the…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 02Hinchey urges governor to sign her probation disability legislation
KINGSTON – State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D, Saugerties) has sponsored legislation that would offer disability benefits to probation officers injured in the line of duty. On Tuesday, Hinchey, along with CSEA members, urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign this legislation, which is…
The Highlands Current
Published September 01Putnam Puts Haldane Bills on Hold
Cites accidental removal of STAR exemptions
NOTICE OF CHANGES OF SANITATION COLLECTION FOR LABOR DAY
In observance of Labor Day, the City of Newburgh’s non-emergency departments will be closed on Monday, September 7...