Maloney urges state to support Ritz Theatre Development
Driver charged with DWI following NW crash
Meadow Hill Church to celebrate 50 years
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Mid Hudson Times , Wednesday , July 25 , 2018
Maloney urges state to support Ritz Theatre Development
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney has urged the New York State Office of Parks , Recreation , and Historic Preservation to approve Safe Harbors of the Hudson ’ s application to revitalize the Ritz Theater in Newburgh . This application is being considered as part of the New York State Consolidated Funding Application through the New York State Office of Parks , Recreation , and Historic Preservation for a stand-alone planning grant and through New York State Homes and Community Renewal for a technical assistance grant .
“ I ’ ll take any chance I can get to build on the great work being done at the Ritz – especially if it will create skilled labor opportunities for folks who live in the area ,” said Maloney . “ I ’ m proud to support this effort , and I ’ ll keep working alongside our partners at Safe Harbors to get this investment .”
“ Safe Harbors is grateful to Congressman Maloney for his early and often support of our redevelopment project and his championing of our work alleviating homelessness and housing disparity while creating a vital downtown visual and performing arts center , spurring economic development , and revitalizing our main street ,” said Lisa Silverstone , Executive Director of Safe Harbors of the Hudson .
With this funding from the New York State Office of Parks , Recreation , and Historic Preservation , Safe Harbors would conduct structural and design improvements to the historic Ritz Theater , increasing its operations , programs , and services . As a result , the Ritz will contribute to an accessible and vital city center by eliminating blight , redeveloping vacant property , providing skilled job opportunities , and creating a cultural and educational attraction for tourists and community members .
Safe Harbors of the Hudson is a non-profit housing
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and arts redevelopment project that began in 2002 with the purchase of the Hotel Newburgh , a once proud destination , that had deteriorated over the years . In 2004 , Safe Harbors was awarded $ 21 million in state , county , and federal funds to create an affordable and supportive housing complex . It has since become a cultural and commercial anchor along Newburgh ’ s Main Street corridor , employing more than 35 Hudson Valley residents and embracing a local-first business model .
Driver charged with DWI following NW crash
A Campbell Hall man is facing DWI charges after a two-car accident , Saturday , in New Windsor .
On July 21 , at approximately 2:30 p . m ., the Town of New Windsor Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Little Britain Rd near the intersection with Forrester Rd . While responding , officers were updated that there was one injury with an occupant trapped in the vehicle . Officers arrived on scene along with the New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Maybrook Fire Department .
Units located a two car accident with heavy damage present to the front of both vehicles . The driver of one of the vehicles involved was found to be in and out
Christopher Smith of consciousness and trapped
within the vehicle . The Maybrook Fire Department began extricating the driver and was assisted on scene by the Campbell Hall Fire Department , Washingtonville Fire Department , and Montgomery Fire Department . The driver was extricated and flown to Westchester Medical Center with injuries to his face and lower extremities .
Police said that that the driver of the other vehicle , 51 year old Christopher Smith of Campbell Hall , was operating his motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol . He was arrested and charged with Vehicular
Assault 1st , a Class D Felony , Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of . 18 percent , a Class E Felony , and Driving While Intoxicated , a Class E Felony . Smith was arraigned in front of Town Justice Noreen Calderin and bail was set at $ 10,000 cash or bond .
The circumstances and cause of the accident are currently being investigated by the Town of New Windsor Police Department Detective Division and Accident Reconstruction Unit . Anyone with information about the accident is asked to please contact the police department at ( 845 ) 565-7000 . The New York State Police also assisted at the scene along with the New York State Environmental Conservation Police .
Meadow Hill Church to celebrate 50 years
The history of Meadow Hill Reformed Church stems back 183 years from the Dutch Reformed Church in Newburgh . Back in 1835 a rather small group of people joined together to form what was to become known as the Dutch Reformed Church on Grand Street . The congregation grew to become a large , active church in Newburgh . Over the years Newburgh changed , the congregation changed , and in 1968 , after the construction of the Meadow Hill Reformed Church was completed , the congregation moved to their new location . Also joining was the Italian Reformed Church , known as Church of our Savior , located on Mill Street ; and The Associate Reformed Church located on corner of First and Grand Street .
Throughout 2018 Meadow Hill Reformed Church will be celebrating its 50th Year Anniversary with a variety of different events .
On August 4 , 2018 , Meadow Hill Reformed Church will dedicate their 50th Year Anniversary plate to The Warwick Conference Center , 62 Warwick Center Road , Warwick . The tradition of the Church Anniversary plates goes back a number of years , and after August 4 the Meadow Hill Reformed Church plate will hang in the Conference Center Dining Hall along with many other church plates .
Meadow Hill Reformed Church is located at 211 Fletcher Drive North , Town of Newburgh .