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Published September 04Newburgh man sentenced for sixth felony drug conviction
GOSHEN – A Newburgh man will spend the next four years in state prison following his sixth felony drug conviction. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said Marqis Freeman, 40, previously pled guilty to a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance. It was…
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ACTIVITY CENTER PARKING LOT ON SEPTEMBER 7
Please be advised that the Activity Center parking lot, located at the Delano-Hitch Recreation Park, 401 Washington Street, will be temporarily closed to all vehicles on Monday, September 7, 2026, beginning at 7:00 a.m...
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Published September 03Unionville man killed in one car crash
UNIONVILLE – A 25-year-old man was killed in a one-car crash on Route 284 at Jersey Avenue in the Village of Unionville. The accident occurred at around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2. State Police identified the victim as Aidan Dean of Unionville, who was pronounced dead at…
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Published September 03SUNY Orange PLUS offers Pathways to Paramedic Program
MIDDLETOWN -SUNY Orange Plus prepares for its next paramedic training program that will begin in April 2027, it announces opportunities for interested students to complete a free pre-screening process this Fall or enroll in free math bootcamps in advance of the pre-screening…
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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…
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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…
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Published September 03Reimagining of Newburgh’s Broadway continues
NEWBURGH – The major facelift on Broadway in the City of Newburgh is continuing. Mayor Torrance Harvey said the main goal is to make the main business corridor in the city safer for pedestrians and motorists. “We continue with our streetscape plan new sidewalks, ADA compliant…
LABOR DAY HOURS AT THE DELANO-HITCH AQUATIC CENTER
The City of Newburgh is pleased to announce that the Delano-Hitch Aquatic Center will be open for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m...
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Published September 02Soccer tournament deep connections lead to launch of youth sports platform
GOSHEN – The Sweitzer Cup began with friendship and loss. Rory Brady, of Goshen, created the recreational soccer tournament after losing a close high school friend, Tim Sweitzer, in a car accident years earlier. He wanted to make sure his friend’s name and story did not disappear…
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Published September 02World Trade Center steel arrives at West Point (VIDEO)
WEST POINT – A steel beam recovered from the ashes of the World Trade Center attacks 25 years ago arrived ceremoniously at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Tuesday. Hundreds of first responders, veterans and family members gathered in the pouring rain to see the…
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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…
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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…