News across Orange County

OCTOBER 8 COUNCIL WORK SESSION, OCTOBEBR 13 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...

CITY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE CLOSED ON OCTOBER 2
Due to staffing constraints, the City of Newburgh Assessor’s Office, located at 83 Broadway, is closed on Friday, October 2, 2026...

Letter to the Editor: Former Orange County DA Frank Phillips endorses Anthony LoBiondo for Town Justice
Dear Editor, I am pleased to endorse Anthony LoBiondo for Town of Newburgh Justice. I know Anthony and his qualifications firsthand. As Orange County District Attorney, I had the opportunity to work closely with Anthony during the time he served as an Assistant District Attorney…

Town of Wallkill faces potential 64 percent property tax increase amid budget crisis
TOWN OF WALLKILL – Supervisor Frank DenDanto could be forced to raise property taxes by a whopping 64 percent in the Town of Wallkill next year due to what he asserts was financial mismanagement by the previous administration. DenDanto reached that conclusion this week after…

After two-year vacancy, Orange County set to name new Health Commissioner
GOSHEN – A physician from New Mexico is expected to be named Orange County’s next health commissioner, sources confirmed to Mid-Hudson News. Dr. Cortland Lohff has been selected after the position remained vacant since September of 2024, when Dr. Alicia Pointer resigned after two…

Skoufis, Rand propose ending MTA clothing tax in Orange, Rockland
HUDSON VALLEY- State Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) and Nyack Mayor Joe Rand, the Democratic candidate for State Senate in the 38th District in Rockland County, announced that they will partner to eliminate the MTA sales tax on clothing for west-of-Hudson residents.…

Letter to the Editor: Trachte the right candidate for the Town of Newburgh Justice
To the Editor: I am writing to support Kenyon Trachte as the Democratic candidate for town justice. Kenyon has the advantage of being on both sides of the courtroom. As a practicing attorney since 2007 he has represented clients of every background in criminal and civil cases. He…

CITY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE CLOSED ON OCTOBER 1
Due to internal staff development, the City of Newburgh Assessor’s Office, located at 83 Broadway, is closed on Thursday, October 1, 2026...

Letter to the Editor, Governor Hochul: Protect Newburgh by signing drinking water standards into law
Dear Editor, City of Newburgh Council Member & Member of the Restoration Advisory Board for Stewart Air National Guard Base Ten years ago, Newburgh residents received news no community should ever hear: Our primary drinking water source, Washington Lake, was heavily contaminated…

Neuhaus outlines proposed Orange County budget
PORT JERVIS – At a gathering hosted by the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages and Cities on Monday night, County Executive Steven Neuhaus outlined his proposed 2027 budget, which for the second consecutive year exceeds $1 billion. Sales tax revenue remains a major…

CITY OF NEWBURGH SEEKS MEMBER FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The City of Newburgh is seeking one (1) volunteer to serve on the Civil Service Commission to fill one (1) full term member position...

CITY OF NEWBURGH SEEKS MEMBERS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) to fill six (6) member positions whose terms have expired...