🌱 New Windsor mourns longtime resident Richard S. Makarewicz
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In today's newsletter:
- New Windsor mourns longtime resident Richard S. Makarewicz
- How a New Windsor grocery worker became a voice for autism
Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Richard S. Makarewicz (timeshudsonvalley.com) — New Windsor residents are mourning the passing of 66-year-old Richard S. Makarewicz, a town resident and retired Town of Newburgh Highway Department laborer. He was laid to rest at St. Francis Cemetery in New Windsor, and his family suggests memorial contributions to the Hudson Valley SPCA in town, reflecting his love of animals and community ties. 
• Finding Inclusion Through Understanding: Brett Anthony's Journey with Autism and Advocacy (visiontimes.com) — A local connection to New Windsor comes through Brett Anthony’s overnight job at the Price Chopper there, supporting himself while advocating for autism inclusion. Diagnosed at three, he now speaks publicly and works through his family’s foundation to help autistic individuals after they age out of school, urging patience, understanding, and real community support.
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New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, 374 Temple Hill Rd, New Windsor
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GIS Jazz Band & 4/5 Chorus Concert 7PM
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Orange County, NY Calendar
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Orange County, NY Calendar
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EC Student Recognition Night
East Coldenham Elementary School 286 Route 17K, Newburgh, NY 12550
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NECSD Annual Distinguished Artists Reception
Newburgh City School District 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
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MS NJHS Induction Ceremony
Washingtonville Central School District 52 West Main Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992
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Trauma Institute: Don't Take It Personally - Managing Reactions and →
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Wednesday June 3
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🗞 Nearby News
Washingtonville
- Washingtonville- First Presbyterian Church is Now An Official Landmark! (courierjournalocny.com)
- Always Impressive- The Washingtonville Memorial Day First Responders & Their Trucks Brought Cheers to the 'Ville' (courierjournalocny.com)
- Middletown flag football reloads, ready for state playoffs (midhudsonnews.com)
Cornwall
- Cornwall baseball teammates answer call to serve in Marines (midhudsonnews.com)
Newburgh
- Design-Forward Outdoor Cultural Hubs (trendhunter.com)
- Dreamfields Brand Inc Production Technician - Cannabis in Newburgh, NY (masslive.com)
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