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City of Newburgh News
Published September 1010 DE SEPTIEMBRE SESIÓN DE TRABAJO, 14 DE SEPTIEMBRE REUNIÓN REGULAR DEL CONSEJO Y SESIÓN EJECUTIVA
Las sesiones de trabajo del Consejo de la Ciudad de Newburgh y las reuniones regulares del Consejo se realizarán en persona en el tercer piso del Ayuntamiento, 83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550...
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Letter to the Editor: If energy affordability matters, pipeline capacity must be part of the conversation
As New Yorkers reflect on a summer marked by extreme heat, elevated electricity demand, and grid reliability concerns, one lesson stands out: New York’s energy challenges are present year-round. Whether driven by summer cooling needs or winter heating demand or even the need to…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Woman stabbed in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – City Police in Newburgh are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred this morning (Thursday) in the area of 212 South William Street. Investigators were called to the scene at approximtely 8:30 a.m. where they found a woman who had been stabbed in the chest with…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Letter to the Editor: Orange County should consider term limits
I am writing to express my concerns about the lack of term limits for elected officials in Orange County government. I believe it is time for the Orange County Legislature to seriously consider establishing reasonable term limits for some of the most important elected positions…
City of Newburgh News
Published September 10TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BROADWAY BETWEEN LANDER STREET AND LIBERTY STREET
Due to ongoing construction associated with the City of Newburgh Broadway Pedestrian and Traffic Signal Improvement Project, Broadway, between Lander Street and Liberty Street will be closed...
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Valley Central tops Wallkill in “Battle of the Valley” (VIDEO)
MONTGOMERY – Valley Central moved to 2-0 on the season with a 33-25 win over Wallkill in the “Battle of the Valley” game on Wednesday night. Valley Central won two games all of last year, which qualified the Vikings for the Section 9 Class AA playoffs. Wallkill (0-2) had won four…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Belcher’s boot gives Washingtonville win over M-W
CENTRAL VALLEY -Ryan Belcher drilled a 23-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter Wednesday, giving Washingtonville a 17-14 lead over Monroe-Woodbury and the Wizards held on for the win. Washingtonville improved to 2-0, while Monroe-Woodbury fell to 0-2. The Wizards opened the…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Poughkeepsie alderman arraigned on felony assault charges
POUGHKEEPSIE – Poughkeepsie City Alderman Christopher Grant, 38, has been arraigned on a felony charge of attempted assault. The indictment alleges that on the afternoon of August 2, 2025, Grant, who was 37 at the time, repeatedly struck a 69-year-old individual in the head in an…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Access: Supports for Living Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Center of Excellence Facility
NEW WINDSOR – Access: Supports for Living held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Center of Excellence (ACE) facility adjacent to New York Stewart International Airport Wednesday, drawing in a crowd of more than 100 attendees. The 15,000-square-foot building features a spacious…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Community Foundations offers first bridge loan
POUGHKEEPSIE – The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley is now offering loans through its Local Impact Fund for Tomorrow, providing bridge loans to non-profits with projects in the works. The program provides bridge loans of up to $50,000 for the projects, and Community…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Hochul’s 2027 budget will try to make Higher Education more affordable (VIDEO)
ALBANY – Over the past five years, New York has significantly expanded higher education access and affordability through historic investments in state financial aid to SUNY and CUNY. The state broadened the tuition assistance program by raising income eligibility to $125,000,…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 10Four arrested for gang assault after attack at gas station
WAWARSING – Four Ellenville residents have been arrested and charged with attempted gang assault in connection with an incident at the Mobil gas station on Route 209 in Wawarsing. State Police said a fight broke out at around 9 a.m. on September 8 where several individuals…