Lana Bellamy
Times Herald-Record
Middletown, NY, United States
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Despite advocates' pleas for good cause eviction in NY, bill passage seems unlikely
Statewide Good Cause Eviction bills that would restrict evictions and bar unjust rent hikes for millions of New Yorkers appears unlikely to pass in Albany. → Read More
New Rochelle educator selected to lead Newburgh schools
The Newburgh school board approved hiring a new superintendent on Thursday evening, six months after parting ways with the former chief. → Read More
Most NY troopers are white men. Here’s what New York State Police is doing to diversity
New York state police is acknowledging a lack of diversity among its ranks and is looking to improve in a big recruitment push. → Read More
Newburgh police leaders: City needs more officers
Newburgh's new police commissioner and chief the City Council on Sept. 24 to fund 16 new positions in the 2022 budget. → Read More
Donated hoops in Newburgh neighborhood just what the kids wanted
With the help of a neighbor and the police, two basketball hoops were set up on an empty lot on Johnston Street, giving local kids something to do. → Read More
Daughter pleads for help finding mother with dementia missing in Newburgh
The family of Louise Collins, 77, who has dementia, is offering a $5,000 reward to help find her. She went missing from her daughter's home Wednesday. → Read More
Newburgh to study a remote learning option for some students
Newburgh's acting superintendent reported new details on Tuesday of the district's plan to expand remote learning options to certain students. → Read More
200-year-old bones unearthed from Newburgh's 'Colored Burial Ground' may finally rest in Downing Park
A committee overseeing the memorialization of bones disinterred from Newburgh's 'Colored Burial Ground' settles on a location to bring them home. → Read More
Undercounted? New census data shows stagnant population growth in Newburgh
Newburgh's population size is virtually the same as it was a decade ago, according to 2020 census data. Some volunteers believe it was undercounted. → Read More
Fifth time's the charm? Newburgh takes another shot at DRI funding
Newburgh last week submitted its application for $20 million in state funding to transform Broadway, build a new pier and boost its downtown. → Read More
Business owners: Newburgh Streetscape construction interferes with foot traffic
Shops on Liberty Street say extended construction has threatened their business. The mayor believes contractors will meet the new Sept. 30 deadline. → Read More
Damaged by 2020 fire, Newburgh church hopes for imminent return after lengthy restoration
Major work to restore Calvary Presbyterian Church after a 2020 fire is nearly complete. Congregant Sue Young reviews what's left to do. → Read More
Westchester deaths rise to 5 after Ida; county to receive FEMA help
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said Monday the death toll from Ida has risen to 5. Federal help for storm recovery is on the way. → Read More
Absent: What we know, and don't, about the absence of Newburgh schools' leader and a probe
As Newburgh schools prepares for students to return Sept. 9, the superintendent is 'absent' and an investigation is ongoing. Here's what we know. → Read More
Newburgh delays first day of school to better prepare for COVID
The Newburgh school board voted Monday morning to push back the start of school to Sept. 9 in order to better prepare for COVID threats. → Read More
Newburgh names Forgit acting superintendent
Newburgh School Bd. names Forgit acting superintendent while Padilla is absent → Read More
Newburgh's top cops step into new jobs, set tone for work ahead
Hundreds of people packed the Newburgh Armory Unity Center on Monday to witness the city's new police commissioner and police chief be sworn in. → Read More
Newburgh schools suspends employee in misconduct investigation
After a long school board meeting Friday night, Newburgh schools suspends an employee at the center of a misconduct investigation. → Read More
Middletown barber, city seize chance to bring community together during COVID
A Middletown barber's idea to bring community together during COVID transforms in city-backed Community Day event. → Read More
Kids fly high in Newburgh circus training program
Safe Harbors of the Hudson held its 5th annual Ritz Kidz Circus over the past few weeks, training local kids in various areas of circus performance. → Read More