February 8th, 2012

Old cemetery to get a cleanup

In honor of Black History Month, the Storm King School wants to help clean up an African American cemetery on Route 416 in Montgomery. Full article

Michael Patrick Clancy, a veteran of 33 years on the Town of Newburgh Police force, was sworn in as the town’s police chief Monday night before a crowd that included more than two dozen officers dressed in their dress blues. Full article

Fire guts Clintondale home

The call came in at 3:33 a.m. on Tuesday morning for a house fire at 622 Milton Turnpike, Clintondale that belongs to Henry and Linda Simmons. The Clintondale Fire Department, under Chief Alan Ferguson, took the lead. Full article.

Bushmen win OCIAA swim title

Pine Bush’s Matt Salle was second in the diving competition during the 2011 OCIAA championships. Full article

Lady Goldbacks clinch playoff berth

When they met the first time, Jan. 5, the girls’ team from Newburgh and Pine Bush were involved in a lengthy contest, eventually won by the Lady Goldbacks 67-61 in overtime.Read full article.

Swimmers complete first season in 12 years

Marlboro said good-bye to its boys’ swimming team Tuesday, Jan. 31, during their final home meet, and Mike Tomanelli, Mike Edwards, Frank DeMarco and Adam Roldan, the team’s four seniors, accepted their salutations before facing off against Minisink Valley.Read full article.

Abstract art at the Newburgh Free Library

Brent De Joseph wants to break into the big-time with his artwork this year, and you can catch the beginning of his journey with the aptly titled exhibit “A Prelude to Destiny” through Feb. 29 in the lobby gallery of the Newburgh Free Library.Read full article.

Will the city tax not-for-profits?

When St. Luke’s Hospital President and CEO Allan Atzrott came before the Newburgh City Council on Jan. 23, he was there to pitch them on the Greater Newburgh Partnership’s efforts to make a positive impact on the city. Full article

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