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Published 12 hours agoRyan “pissed off” about PFAS remediation delay
NEW WINDSOR – Standing amid the blue waters of Lake Washington Reservoir in New Windsor, Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18), environmental advocates and concerned citizens rallied on Friday to oppose the most recent move by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to postpone cleaning up the…
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Published 12 hours agoOrange County restricts purchases amid budget concerns
GOSHEN – Orange County government departments have been directed to limit 2026 purchases to essential items and those funded through grants or other specifically designated funding sources, according to an internal email. The directive, issued by Tim Flanagan, the county’s…
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...
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Published September 04Orange 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…
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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 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…
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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…
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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…
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...
LA JUNTA DE PLANIFICACIÓN DE LA CIUDAD DE NEWBURGH CAMBIA LA HORA DE INICIO DE SUS REUNIONES
Se informa al público que la Junta de Planificación de la Ciudad de Newburgh ha cambiado el horario de sus reuniones regulares de las 7:30 p. m. a las 6:30 p. m. La primera reunión afectada por este cambio será la del 15 de septiembre de 2026...