At a special meeting on June 5, 2013, the Mayor and City Council unanimously passed a resolution appointing James Slaughter, Director of Business and Industrial Development, as Interim City Manager. This appointment supersedes the previous appointment of Police Chief Michael Ferrara as Interim City Manager following the resignation of Richard Herbek. Mayor Judy Kennedy stated, [...]

Governor Andrew Cuomo has appointed Mayor Judy Kennedy to the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council. The Code Council is comprised of 17 members appointed by the Governor; some with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Code Council is empowered to maintain and periodically update the Uniform Fire Prevention and [...]

In an interview with Mayor Judy Kennedy, Hudson Valley insider has learned the mayor’s opinion regarding the continuance of employment of Richard Herbek, city manager. Although most information is already known, the nuances of the Mayor’s acumen may not be. It is a fact that the council which consists of 5 voting members, 4 council [...]

Hudson Valley Insider initially reported that City of Newburgh Manager Richard Herbek was stepping down from his position. According to Newburgh’s Mayor Judy Kennedy, Herbek called her Sunday morning and resigned. The verbal resignation came just 4 days after the City Manager was pulled over in the City of Newburgh with a known prostitute in [...]

In a statement released late Saturday, Council for the Lembhard family, Michael Sussman released the following statement: The comments made by Mayor Judy Kennedy on Friday, August 31, 2012, as reported, shamelessly distort the rally held on the 23rd birthday of Michael Lembhard.  The Mayor attended part of the rally and her distortion is made [...]

At a press conference Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at City Hall, the City Council spoke out against violence and criminal activity in the City of Newburgh. On two different occasions this week, outdoor gatherings became violent and disorderly. Angry crowds turned on Police and Fire Department personnel with rocks, bottles and pepper spray. Regarding the [...]

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR JUDY KENNEDY: I have a fairly long fuse when it comes to getting angry, but this week I have reached the end of my fuse.   I am willing to be reasonable and willing to negotiate through conflict, and I try to be fair and evaluate both sides.   Some people have misperceived my [...]

National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, August 7 at Delano-Hitch Recreation Park The 15th annual National Night Out celebration at Delano-Hitch Park in the City of Newburgh was a great success with nearly 3,000 people of all ages attending. There was something for everyone to do, including Bingo in the Activity Center for the seniors, [...]

A week after a grand jury decided to not indict two City of Newburgh police officers for the shooting death of 22 year old Michael Lembhard tensions are still very high. Never more evident than Monday’s packed house council meeting. Relatives, residents and supporters turned out in high numbers to let their opinions be known [...]

On June 18, the Newburgh Free Academy Solar Racing Team received “the key to the City” and a certificate of appreciation from Mayor Judy Kennedy and the City Council. Deputy Mayor Regina Angelo and City Council members Gay Lee and Cedric Brown were on hand to congratulate the team on becoming the 2012 Shell Eco [...]