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Hundreds rally in Newburgh for May Day, labor and immigration rights

Hundreds rally in Newburgh for May Day, labor and immigration rights

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Orange Bank & Trust named among New York’s best employers

Orange Bank & Trust named among New York’s best employers

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Study challenges $1.4 billion Route 17 widening in Mid-Hudson region

Study challenges $1.4 billion Route 17 widening in Mid-Hudson region

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Newburgh supervisor removes Carolan, recognizes Ruggiero in disputed council seat

Newburgh supervisor removes Carolan, recognizes Ruggiero in disputed council seat

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Youmans withdraws from Chester council race after DWI arrest, Klein replaces him

Youmans withdraws from Chester council race after DWI arrest, Klein replaces him

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5,000 native trees planted at Lower Bashakill Preserve floodplain in Deerpark

5,000 native trees planted at Lower Bashakill Preserve floodplain in Deerpark

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Two SUNY Orange students earn top statewide academic honor

Two SUNY Orange students earn top statewide academic honor

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West Point’s Sandhurst competition returns to Orange County with 48 teams

West Point’s Sandhurst competition returns to Orange County with 48 teams

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Orange County Fair Speedway hosts Nostalgia Night with former racers
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Orange County Fair Speedway hosts Nostalgia Night with former racers

Orange County Fair Speedway drew more than 70 former racers and car owners for its 20th Nostalgia Night, pairing autographs with a full Big Series 3 card.

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Orange County urges voters to use early voting for primary
Government

Orange County urges voters to use early voting for primary

Orange County has eight early-voting sites open June 13-21 before the June 23 primary, with closed-party rules shaping races from comptroller to Town of Chester.

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Former Town of Newburgh police chief Charles Kehoe dies at 79
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Former Town of Newburgh police chief Charles Kehoe dies at 79

Charles Kehoe, the longtime Town of Newburgh police chief and Vietnam veteran, died Saturday at 79, leaving behind 32 years of service and a lasting imprint on town policing.

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Newburgh man gets 13.5 years in Orange County drug, gun case
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Newburgh man gets 13.5 years in Orange County drug, gun case

A Newburgh food truck hid cocaine and guns in a $3 million ring, and Dwayne Salmon got 13.5 years as Orange County kept unwinding the case.

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Hochul gets bill to fix Orange County sales-tax mistake
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Hochul gets bill to fix Orange County sales-tax mistake

Orange County’s sales-tax error could drain $19.8 million from 42 local governments, but a bill on Hochul’s desk would restore the money back to Jan. 1.

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Newburgh P-TECH honors 2026 graduates, marks 12 years of success
Education

Newburgh P-TECH honors 2026 graduates, marks 12 years of success

Newburgh P-TECH is sending graduates to SUNY Orange degrees and tech careers, with 105 scholars earning associate degrees as the program marks 12 years.

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Orange County ranks among Hudson Valley's top cannabis markets
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Orange County ranks among Hudson Valley's top cannabis markets

Orange County had 17 licensed dispensaries by April, led by six in Town of Newburgh and three in Town of Wallkill, ranking second in the Hudson Valley.

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America the Beautiful Festival returns to Port Jervis with fireworks, history
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America the Beautiful Festival returns to Port Jervis with fireworks, history

Port Jervis will host fireworks, reenactors and a Battle of Minisink program June 13-14 as the America the Beautiful Festival leans into America 250.

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Newburgh closes Broadway intersection streets for signal upgrade work
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Newburgh closes Broadway intersection streets for signal upgrade work

Lutheran Street and City Terrace will shut down at Broadway for 12 workdays as Newburgh advances a $6.8 million signal upgrade that has already rattled nearby blocks.

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Candidates appeal Newburgh school board election results, seek records stay
Education

Candidates appeal Newburgh school board election results, seek records stay

Three Newburgh school board candidates are asking the state to freeze records after a 21-vote race, arguing absentee ballots may have decided the outcome.

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Monroe Conservation Commission seeks seasonal photos for 2027 calendar
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Monroe Conservation Commission seeks seasonal photos for 2027 calendar

Monroe is asking residents for winter-to-fall photos for a 2027 calendar, with selected photographers getting a free copy of the finished edition.

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All One One All Farm opens fourth artists in residence season
Community

All One One All Farm opens fourth artists in residence season

Orange County residents can see art take shape on AOOA Farm this season, with weekly artist visits, July public programming and October exhibitions in Goshen.

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Newburgh raises Philadelphia Pride Flag for June in inclusion show of support
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Newburgh raises Philadelphia Pride Flag for June in inclusion show of support

Newburgh will fly the Philadelphia Pride Flag at Broadway and Colden Street all month, tying a downtown landmark to a broader push for inclusion.

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All One One All Farm revives Strawberry Jam-Boree in Goshen
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All One One All Farm revives Strawberry Jam-Boree in Goshen

Goshen’s Strawberry Jam-Boree returns June 20 with tasting, judging and fundraising at All One One All Farm. Entries are due June 7, and all revenue supports local food access.

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Amazon truck, motorcycle crash in Monroe sends emergency crews to scene
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Amazon truck, motorcycle crash in Monroe sends emergency crews to scene

Amazon truck and motorcycle crash in Monroe drew fire, EMS and state police to 73 W. Mombasha Rd, putting a busy local road under scrutiny.

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Three children struck in Newburgh crash, one airlifted in critical condition
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Three children struck in Newburgh crash, one airlifted in critical condition

Three children were struck near Starrow Drive and Route 300, sending one to Westchester Medical Center by helicopter and closing the road for hours.

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Goshen World Cup watch party honors fallen Orange County officer
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Goshen World Cup watch party honors fallen Orange County officer

A Goshen World Cup watch party will double as a tribute to Maj. Thomas Kennedy, bringing soccer fans and Gold Star support together at Delancey’s.

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Orange County sheriff warns of driveway paving scam targeting homes
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Orange County sheriff warns of driveway paving scam targeting homes

Door-to-door paving crews are offering bargain driveway work in Orange County, then demanding cash for shoddy jobs that can fall apart fast.

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Developer proposes luxury hotel, 55-and-over community in Goshen
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Developer proposes luxury hotel, 55-and-over community in Goshen

A 47-acre Route 17M plan would pair a luxury hotel with 55-and-over homes priced up to $900,000, forcing Goshen to weigh traffic, taxes and land-use strain.

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Chester Historical Society debuts Revolution exhibit at Erie Station Museum
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Chester Historical Society debuts Revolution exhibit at Erie Station Museum

Chester’s Revolutionary War past goes on display Sunday at Erie Station Museum, with original documents, artifacts and newly interpreted research through Nov. 1.

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Maybrook man charged with kidnapping after domestic incident, police say
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Maybrook man charged with kidnapping after domestic incident, police say

A Maybrook man was jailed after troopers said he held a 47-year-old woman against her will in a Prospect Avenue home and violated an order of protection.

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Crawford residents say brown water and weak pressure plague Pine Bush district
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Crawford residents say brown water and weak pressure plague Pine Bush district

Brown water, weak pressure and repeat boil notices have left Crawford families boiling water, showering elsewhere and wondering how long Pine Bush's problems will last.

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Skoufis says state budget brings school aid, tax relief to Orange County
Education

Skoufis says state budget brings school aid, tax relief to Orange County

Orange County schools could get a 2 percent state aid floor, while families are set for pre-K expansion and utility rebate checks.

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Newburgh schools add faster screening at NFA North and Main campuses
Education

Newburgh schools add faster screening at NFA North and Main campuses

New AI scanners began at NFA North June 1, with Main set to follow June 3, promising faster lines, fewer bag checks and a very different morning at the doors.

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Woodbury board weighs tax-payment rule for applicants before approvals
Government

Woodbury board weighs tax-payment rule for applicants before approvals

Woodbury officials debated whether applicants with unpaid taxes or fees should be blocked before board approvals, raising questions about who would enforce it.

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Walden man gets 8.5 years after gun and cocaine cases
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Walden man gets 8.5 years after gun and cocaine cases

Tyler Olsen of Walden was sentenced to 8.5 years in state prison after police tied him to a loaded pistol in Newburgh and cocaine in New Windsor.

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Orange County moves closer to restoring lost sales-tax revenue
Government

Orange County moves closer to restoring lost sales-tax revenue

Middletown and Wallkill could claw back hundreds of thousands after the Senate backed Orange County's bid to restore sales-tax sharing and erase a $5 million first-quarter hit.

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Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey plans to step down in 2027
Government

Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey plans to step down in 2027

Torrance Harvey said he plans to leave Newburgh’s mayor’s office when his term ends in 2027, setting up an early battle over the city’s next leader.

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Newburgh shooting leaves windshield shattered, one person injured
Community

Newburgh shooting leaves windshield shattered, one person injured

A windshield was pierced by gunfire at Liberty and South William streets, sending one injured person to the hospital and deepening Newburgh’s violence concerns.

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