A Gun Buy Back Program was held on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the City of Newburgh Community Center.

Results of Gun Buy-Back Program Announced

City of Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey (with mic) presented Joe Alvarez (third from left) with the Key to the City and Maritza Wilson (fourth from left) with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Council Members Robert Sklarz, Patty Sofokles, Hillary Rayford and Anthony Grice. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Alvarez and Wilson Recognized by City of Newburgh

Youth enjoying themselves during last year’s “Meals And Wheels” Celebration.

Free Summer Meals Program Is “Rolling Out”

In a first-of-its-kind ceremony for Newburgh and the Hudson Valley, a local school had a Next Step ceremony that honored graduates and alumni who have gone onto other secondary schools and universities. Pictured here is the graduating class of San Miguel Academy of Newburgh of 2019 and alumni who have just completed Fairfield University, the Naval Academy and the Harvey School.

San Miguel Next Step Ceremony First-of-its-Kind

City of Poughkeepsie officials have set a second public meeting regarding possible future uses for the former Dutchess YMCA property.

Public Meeting Regarding Former YMCA Property

The Washingtonville Middle School Junior Community Service Club, local veterans, staff, and administrators at the 50’s inspired Veterans Appreciation Dinner on June 7.

Washingtonville Middle School Hosts Veterans Dinner

Girl Scouts of Warwick and Troop Leaders at Camp Wendy in Wallkill pose for a photo.

Girl Scouts of Warwick Celebrate Achievements

On Saturday, Reverend Dr. Dollyann Newkirk-Briggs made history as she was installed as the first female African-American Pastor at one of the three major Baptist Churches in the City of Newburgh. She is now officially the Pastor at Baptist Temple Church on William Street. Here, she is pictured at the well-attended, festive Pastoral Installation Service.

Baptist Temple Church Installs New Pastor

Odell Winfield, A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center, and Tyrone Wilson of Harambee.

Pine Street African Burial Ground Hosts Ceremony

Community activists, voters’ rights organizations and elected officials rallied in the City of Newburgh, Thursday, urging the community to contact their state representatives to pass two pieces of voter’s rights legislation regarding automatic voter registration and the right to vote for paroled felons.

Newburgh Activists Rally For Parolee Voting Rights

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