An Interview With… Captain John “Duke” Panzella

Captain of the Newburgh waterfront’s River Rose By Thomas Pappalardo Even before he was born, Captain John Panzella, better known as “Captain Duke” of the River…

City Takes Steps To Beef Up Camera Surveillance

By Mark Gerlach The City of Newburgh is taking steps to allocate money toward purchasing new surveillance cameras and fixing its old ones. The Department of…

Annexation Oversight Bill Sent To Cuomo, Again

By Eugenia Moskowitz Assemblyman James Skoufis was joined by state government academic Gerald Benjamin, noted attorneys, local officials, and environmental group representatives in front of his…

Local Fire Departments March in Annual Parade

Many local fire departments took part in the 2016 Orange County Volunteer Firemen’s Association parade on Sept. 24 in Monroe. The Vails Gate Fire Department, seen here,…

Suspect Charged in Connection With Summer Shooting

By Mark Gerlach Devin Isaac, 17, of the City of Newburgh was found by police in Staten Island and charged with second-degree murder in connection with…

Town of Newburgh Man Dies After Hit by Vehicle

By Mark Gerlach A 69-year-old Town of Newburgh man blowing leaves outside of his Pressler Road home died after he was hit by a vehicle on…

Free Upcoming Course to Obtain Amateur Radio License

The Orange County Amateur Radio Club will offer free instructional courses to help participants earn an entry-level Technician Class license, which is required by the Federal…

Metro Sound Pros Breaks Ground in South Blooming Grove

By Eugenia Moskowitz It’s fair to say few people in Washingtonville have heard of Metro Sound Pros, located in a small warehouse on Hallock Drive. And…