Community Corner

🌱 Why Newburgh’s street camera fight just sparked chaos at City Hall

Spotted on the Newburgh calendar: Hope 4 Kids International

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday August 13th Patch AM
Thursday August 13th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Newburgh! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Newburgh's street camera fight just sparked chaos at City Hall
  • Town of Newburgh mourns Detective Christopher Thompson's posthumous promotion to sergeant
  • See when Newburgh's new Little Learners library is open to families

Also on today's calendar: Hope 4 Kids International and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Some sun with a stray shower, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newburgh City Council session turns into chaos over street cameras (midhudsonnews.com) — Newburgh's City Council is moving toward ending its contract with Flock street-surveillance cameras, but members are split over how and when to do it, partly due to steep cancellation fees. A heated meeting saw raised voices and resident concerns about potential ICE use of the system, while lawmakers weigh alternatives that better protect privacy.
   

2. Town Of Newburgh Police Officer Chris Thompson Promoted Posthumously (hudsonvalleypost.com) — Town of Newburgh officials have posthumously promoted Detective Christopher Michael "Chris" Thompson to sergeant, honoring his years of service to the community. The 35-year-old officer, who died Saturday, was deeply involved in specialized units, training, and tactical work, and is being remembered by town leaders and fellow officers for his dedication on and off duty.
   

3. Newburgh Armory Unity Center opens Children's Literacy Library (timeshudsonvalley.com) — Families in Newburgh now have a free, sensory-friendly children's library at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, created with the Newburgh Free Library and county health officials. The Kaplan-funded Little Learners Literacy Collection offers more than 1,000 books, bilingual resources, parent materials, and weekly family sessions, aiming to boost early literacy and give local kids a welcoming place to read and play.
   

4. Soto earns fifth-place finish in Azerbaijan (timeshudsonvalley.com) — Newburgh's own Will Soto, a Newburgh Free Academy senior, just finished fifth at the Cadet World Wrestling Championships in Azerbaijan, earning praise for a thrilling bronze-medal bout. Representing Puerto Rico at 51 kilograms, he battled through a tough international bracket and credits his coaches, family, and training partners back home for his breakout performance.
   

📸 Around Newburgh

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Newburgh

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Newburgh Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost dog?
    Wandering around my yard. Wintergreen ave in Town of Newburgh. Super friendly..very hungry. Likes the cats!! Lol. Please let me know if you recognize… (Nextdoor Wintergreen)
  • 10,000 steps was never about your brain.
    It was about a pedometer ad from 1965. New research says the real number starts around 3,800. Walk with purpose. Skip the myth. (Nextdoor Balmville)
  • FedEx Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) in Newburgh. Apply here.
  • Hunter Truck Sales & Service, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipper Receiver in Newburgh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newburgh here.

Ok Newburgh! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Newburgh