Newburgh Ends Snow Emergency, Streets Open and Services Resume

City officials canceled the snow emergency for Newburgh on December 23, 2025, signaling that immediate dangers from the recent winter storm have passed. The declaration was rescinded effective immediately by City Manager Todd Venning, and the city posted details for residents to track any remaining service changes or weather developments.

Residents seeking updates can call the City Hall hotline at (845) 569 7398 to hear a recorded message in English and Spanish. The city also encouraged people to sign up for City News through the Notify Me feature on the municipal website for instant alerts. Additional notices will be posted on the City of Newburgh Facebook and Twitter accounts and broadcast on local radio stations listed in the notice.

The cancellation affects day to day planning for commuters, small businesses, and families who adjusted schedules for the storm. With the emergency lifted, people can begin reassessing travel, errands, and appointments that were postponed. City crews will continue cleanup and monitoring operations as needed, and the rescission does not mean the weather threat is permanently over. Residents should remain attentive to further alerts from official city channels, particularly as winter conditions can change quickly.

The city’s bilingual hotline and digital sign up tools reflect Newburgh’s diverse population and aim to ensure non English speakers receive timely information about public safety and municipal services. For those without internet access, the phone message and local radio remain the quickest ways to learn about any follow up announcements.

Local institutions including schools, health clinics, and transit services make independent decisions about openings and operations, so residents should confirm with those providers directly when planning activities. The city posting of the cancellation on December 23 provides a clear turning point, but Newburgh officials urge continued caution as crews finish clearing streets and sidewalks in the days after the storm.