The long awaited painting of the Wallkill River Bridge on Rt 44/55 has begun. The well traveled bridge has been peeling its blue paint for a number of years. The DOT estimates approximately six weeks to complete the project. Expect some delays as alternating single lane closures will like ly take place.
Town of Newburgh Supervisor Wayne Booth has announced a summer intern program. Booth explains, “You learn a lot in school about the world but it’s a whole new ballgame when you have to go out into the world to find a job in government or politics.” Adding. “Give yourself an edge over your work competition [...]
NEWBURGH ROWING CLUB to host Eastern NYS Public High School Rowing Championship, the largest athletic event in the City of Newburgh On May 19th, the Newburgh Rowing Club will host the Eastern NYS Public High School Rowing Championship, the largest athletic event in the City of Newburgh by far. Over 1,000 people attended last year [...]
Dutchess Rail Trail Parking Lot at Morgan Lake to be Closed Next Week for Paving Work The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced paving work is scheduled to begin next week on the Dutchess Rail Trail parking lot at Morgan Lake on Creek Road in Poughkeepsie. Work will include grading the parking [...]
The Kingston City School District has announced the launch of an official District YouTube page. One of the KCSD’s communication goals is to help make it easier for the school community to stay informed and up-to-date on KCSD news. As computers, smart phones, and other forms of technology become an integral part of daily life, [...]
Orange County Executive, Edward Diana released the following statement on the passing of former County Legislator Richard Rose; On behalf of the people of the County of Orange, County Executive Edward A. Diana extends his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Richard Rose, a former Orange County legislator. “It was my privilege to [...]
Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana and Commissioner Richard L. Rose of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation are pleased to announce the opening of a car-top boat launch access area to the Wallkill River, located in Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Hamptonburgh. The area is located off Grove Street within the park, and [...]
Bon Secours Community Hospital is searching for art for the hallway-breeseway by the Emergency Room. If you would be interested in displaying your artwork or photography, they will pay up to $1,500 to purchase art for this location. Deadline is May 15, 2013 for submissions. For more information, please contact our member: James Angelo Campistrous [...]
NEWBURGH ROWING CLUB RECEIVES $12,000.00 GRANT FROM HUDSON RIVER IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION FOR STUDENT AMBASSADOR On April 28, 2013, Newburgh Rowing Club (“NRC”) Programs Director Coach Ed Kennedy announced that the NRC received a grant in the amount of $12,000.00 from the Hudson River Improvement Fund to fund the Student Ambassador Program and for physical improvements [...]
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH: RUTBERG BASSO REVEALS IMPORTANT LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT ACCIDENTS Almost all motorcycle crashes result in injury. In 2011, of the 4,855 motorcycle accidents in New York reported to the police, 4,314 (nearly 90%) involved personal injuries.* What many riders don’t know is that New York Law does not provide automatic [...]
