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Chief Bradon Rola (r.) takes questions from media members during an introductory press conference on Monday, May 6. He was joined by Police Commissioner José A. Gomérez and other command staff.

Rola is city’s new police chief

The City of Newburgh introduced Brandon Rola as its new chief of police on Monday, May 6. Rola assumed command of the department on Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m. and will be sworn in as the new chief at …

Contaminated soil at former Destinta site

The Town of New Windsor is currently in the process of remediating the Destinta Theater site after contaminated soil was discovered. The site is seeking redevelopment but work has stopped …
Several of Frank Galli’s grandchildren help in the placing of dirt into the trip pit at the base of the tree.

Tree-planting celebrates life of Frank Galli

The life of Frank S. Galli of Newburgh was honored with a tree-planting ceremony at the Desmond Campus in the Town of Newburgh on Friday, April 26. The tree planted that day is the first tree to help …
[L-R] Don Petruncola, AIA, Director of Architectural Services of Tinkelman Architecture, John Furst of Catania, Mahon & Rider PLLC and Colin Jarvis, Executive Director of the Newburgh Ministry return to present Legacy House to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

City grants variances for Legacy House

The City of Newburgh Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-2 and approved requested area variances on Tuesday, April 23 for the project known as Legacy House. Three members were not present for the vote. …

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Shop, Dine, Stroll Shop Downtown Newburgh welcomes the public to the third annual Spring Into Newburgh on Saturday, May 11. Take a leisurely stroll through the charming neighborhoods of …
A firefighter on the roof at 24 City Terrace, early Saturday morning
On Saturday, May 4 th at 6:46 a.m., the City of Newburgh Fire Department was dispatched to a report of an alarm sounding at 24 City Terrace. Truck 1 was first to arrive at 6:48 AM, and conducted …
Winona Lake firefighters responded to Whoos Sports Bar, early Wednesday morning, after a vehicle slammed into the building.
Town of Newburgh Police responded to a two-vehicle rollover incident, Wednesday, resulting in one vehicle careening into the Whoos Sports Bar   at 150 State Route 17K. The incident occurred …
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New Windsor FD to sponsor American Red Cross Blood Drive The American Red Cross urges community members to roll up their sleeves and participate in a life-saving endeavor at the upcoming Blood Drive …
Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack announces that a naturalization ceremony will take place at the historic Ulster County Courthouse on Wall Street in Kingston on Friday, May 10th at 11:00 a.m. …
Town of Newburgh Police responded to a two-vehicle rollover incident Wednesday, resulting in one vehicle careening into the Whoo’s Sports Bar at 150 State Route 17K. The incident occurred at …
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) blasted the Central Hudson rate increase recommended to the Public Service Commission (PSC) of 16.7% for electric and 21.8% for gas as “an unaffordable …
Obed Arellano-Mendez
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, May 6, 2024, Obed Arellano-Mendez, age 37, of Newburgh, was sentenced to seven years in prison and five years of …

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City of Newburgh Police Chief Anthony Geraci was appointed as the new Director of Safety and Security for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District on Friday, April 26 following a special meeting.
City of Newburgh Police Chief Anthony Geraci has been appointed as the new Director of Safety and Security for the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, effective May 6, 2024. The appointment, …
A proposed school budget that comes with a tax increase, but promises no teacher layoffs, will be presented to Newburgh voters this month. The Newburgh Board of Education (BOE) adopted on …
New Windsor Supervisor Stephen Bedetti at his desk.
In the first 100 days since taking office on January 1, 2024, New Windsor Supervisor Stephen Bedetti has worked alongside his town board and staff towards new contracts for town bargaining units, the …
Captain Robert Szeli, EMT Maria Alvarez and Paramedic Jennifer Stroppel of Empress Emergency Medical Services stand alongside one of their units. Empress EMS will serve the City of Newburgh over the next three years with dedicated ambulance and medical services.
Empress Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has secured a contract to provide dedicated ambulance and medical services to the City of Newburgh for the next three years. The Newburgh City Council …
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Chauncey Smith
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, May 6, 2024, Chauncey Smith, 22, of Pine Bush, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Aggravated Vehicular Assault. Under the …
The City of Newburgh has launched a new interactive real property inventory and assessment website: the City of Newburgh Property Record Online System (“PROS”). The launch coincides with …
The City of Newburgh has been named as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 19th straight year. The Tree City USA award honors the Newburgh City Council’s commitment to effective …
CVFD to host serve pancakes The Cronomer Valley Firehouse is gearing up to tantalize taste buds with a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 5. From 7 to 11:30 a.m., residents of Newburgh and beyond are …

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