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Mid Hudson Times, Wednesday, April 24, 2019
SNUG starts back up in the City of Newburgh
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financial obstacles. This time there is confidence RECAP
will be able to implement the program long term. The
funding for the program is in the budget for one year,
Skoufis is confident if run properly the program will
continue to receive long term funding through the state.
“Funding secured under the SNUG program will be
another piece to the puzzle in our comprehensive efforts
to rid this city of gun violence. I applaud the Senator for
his concern and support,” said City of Newburgh Police
Chief, Doug Solomon.
SNUG is one of a dozen programs across New York
State run by the Department of Criminal Justice Services
(DCJS). The DCJS will have oversight on the program and
train all workers properly to engage with the community.
The organization has members of the community that
have experienced incarceration or violence and came
out on the other side, go out into the community. They
develop connections within group members and either
pull them out of their situation or find other options for
them.
The program in Poughkeepsie is run by Coordinator,
Danny Hairston. He is committed to supporting the
program in Newburgh however possible.
“We know how resilient the community is in Newburgh.
For us to implement SNUG, it’s going to be important for
the city to come together on the ground,” said Hairston.
“Not only will this program save lives, but it will educate
Senator James Skoufis announced SNUGS return to the city
the community at large. If we rally together, it will play
a huge role in spreading the message throughout the
City. I look forward to supporting Newburgh in their
implementation of SNUG.”
The program will take some time to secure the
funding and get up and running but anyone interested
in joining SNUG can reach out to RECAP Inc by visiting
their office at 201 Broadway or call 845-568-3445.
Town of Newburgh Residents
Leaf and Brush Pickup
Spring 2019
Town trucks will pick up bagged leaves and brush which must be less than four (4) inches in diameter & no longer than four (4) feet in length
& tied in bundles. Leaves will be in CLEAR BAGS ONLY BY ORDER OF TOWN BOARD. CLEAR BAGS are available at many retail
outlets & stores in the Greater Newburgh area. Leaves bagged with DIRT AND STONE mixed in will NOT be picked up. Bagged leaves and
bundled brush must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. Town trucks will not return to any area once they have picked up in the area.
LEAVES & BRUSH SHOULD BE CURBSIDE
ON MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 BY 7 A.M.
THE TOWN TRUCKS WILL BE PICKING ON MONDAY, APRIL 29 - FRIDAY, MAY 3
A leaf and brush recycling bin is available to the public at the Town of Newburgh Highway Department
at 90 Gardnertown Road, Newburgh. Hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Elizabeth J. Greene, Councilwoman
James E. Presutti, Councilman
Gil Piaquadio, Supervisor
Paul I. Ruggiero, Councilman
Scott M. Manley, Councilman
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD, Joseph P. Pedi, Deputy Town Clerk