August 31st, 2010

Walden accepts 3 retirements

“No words can really say or express how much they’ve done for this village,” said Mayor Brian Maher at a special meeting of the Walden Village Board last week. Full article.

Even at 97 years old, Francis Fordyce Post – or ‘Fordy’ as friends call him – clearly remembers the year he spent as an ironworker on a Highland crew for the American Bridge Company that built the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge. Full article

Ex-trustee files suit against Village

“I really wasn’t sure if I wanted to do this to my village, but I just got tired of it,” said Robert Kiernan. Former police commissioner and village trustee Robert Kiernan has brought a lawsuit against multiple parties, including the Village of Montgomery. Full article.

Bushmen welcome back nine seniors

They lost during the first round in 2008 and then made it to the Section 9, Class AA semis in 2009, only to lose to NFA, the eventual state champs.Read full article.

Goldbacks begin defense of state title

Dave Giddings is back for his final season as Newburgh’s goalie and after having stopped the competition during the Goldbacks’ 2009 Class AA state title run, it would seem like the senior would be under immense pressure to help deliver a back-to-back title.Read full article.

Marlboro welcomes a new coach

When asked about the key losses from a year ago, Rich Ward, the first–year coach for Marlboro, said he didn’t know. That was the past, and Ward was looking forward.Read full article.

From the Mid Hudson to the Greek Isles

The Pine Bush Area Arts Council is pleased to announce, watercolorist Mickie MacMillan will be exhibiting her third solo show at the Crawford Government Center, Sept. 4 to Oct. 3. Read full article.

EXCLUSIVE: Ralph Aiello Hudson River Photos

For a limited time, order prints of award-winning Newburgh photojournalist Ralph Aiello. You can also see more of Aiello’s photos on display at Crawford House, 189 Montgomery Street, Newburgh.

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