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Newburgh, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Newburgh! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Newburgh’s Grand Street landmarks are being transformed right now.
  • Want a say in Newburgh’s arts funding and programs?
  • What led police to arrest a 13-year-old in Newburgh shooting?

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. See inside the Newburgh Grand Street redevelopment project (recordonline.com) — Major landmarks on Grand Street in Newburgh — the former YMCA, American Legion, and Masonic Temple — are being transformed into hotels, a restaurant, and an event space by Foster Supply Hospitality. Recent photos show construction progress and preserved architectural details, offering a first look at how these long-familiar buildings may soon anchor a revitalized corridor for visitors and residents alike.
   

2. City of Newburgh seeking members for the Arts and Cultural Commission (midhudsonnews.com) — Newburgh residents are being invited to apply for three open seats on the City’s Arts and Cultural Commission, with applications due by August 28, 2026. The volunteer board advises City Hall on arts funding and programming, meets monthly at the Old Courthouse on Grand Street, and requires either city residency or a clear investment in Newburgh.
   

3. Thirteen-year-old arrested in Newburgh shooting incident (midhudsonnews.com) — A 13-year-old City of Newburgh resident has been arrested after police tied him to a July 8 shots-fired incident near Liberty and South streets, where evidence of a semi-automatic weapon was found. Detectives with the Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force located the youth July 23, and he now faces weapon possession and reckless endangerment charges, prompting concern from a city councilman about juvenile gun violence.
   

4. Newburgh dog owner says city euthanized family pet after she couldn't pay $3K in fees (news12.com) — A Newburgh woman says her 12-year-old dog was euthanized after she couldn’t afford nearly $3,000 in quarantine and boarding fees, while the city counters that a court deemed the animal a dangerous dog after a teen was bitten. The case, confirmed by City of Newburgh Court records, has sparked questions from a local SPCA leader about whether more affordable and humane alternatives could have been used.
   

5. 34 Orange County eateries hit with critical health violations last month (recordonline.com) — Orange County’s latest restaurant inspections show 34 establishments with critical violations, but several Newburgh spots, including a Broadway deli and multiple Route 300 eateries, either passed cleanly or had issues corrected. The report explains what critical and non-critical violations mean, how often inspections occur, and how Newburgh residents can file complaints about suspected food safety problems.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newburgh

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Newburgh

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.