NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FIRST-PLACE AWARD FOR GENERAL EXCELLENCE , 2016
Vol . 29 , No 12 MARCH 22 - 28 , 2017 3 3 ONE DOLLAR
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HUDSON
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Waterfront development Mixed-use plan for Regal Bag unveiled
Cinderella goes Hollywood
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A new season
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SERVING NEWBURGH AND NEW WINDSOR
State health officials urge residents to get tested for PFOS
Second round of test results expected soon
By SHANTAL RILEY sriley @ tcnewspapers . com
Regal Bag Studios is housed at the Regal Bag building on the Newburgh waterfront .
By SHANTAL RILEY sriley @ tcnewspapers . com
The City of Newburgh is moving ahead with a plan to develop the Regal Bag building at the Newburgh Waterfront . If approved , the plan would see the building house offices , studios , commercial and residential space .
The design allows for arts and cultural events , as well as a restaurant or coffee shop . Planners also envision a park-like waterfront area with public access and an extension of a riverfront trail . “ We really think this is for the better good of the city ,” said city Planning Director Deirdre Glenn at City Hall last month .
The plan also calls for the restoration of a bell tower , gatehouse and walkway connecting the building to Water Street . Signage and lighting is also expected .
The design fits into a broader plan
by the city to develop and revitalize the city ’ s waterfront , increasing public access by land and water . The property has already hosted several arts and holiday events .
“ What they want to do is create a space , with makerspace , arts events and market-rate apartments on the top floors ,” said Glenn . “ What they are
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New York State health officials are urging people concerned about their exposure to PFOS to have their blood tested at one of four Newburgh laboratories .
“ We ’ re doing this in response to a huge request from the community ,” said Betsy Lewis-Michl , community exposure research chief for the Center for Environmental Health of the state Department of Health .
Lewis-Michl took questions at a public meeting held at the Baptist Temple Church on Monday night . The forum focused on the City of Newburgh water crisis , caused by PFOS pollution of Washington Lake .
The chemical , also known as perfluorooctane sulfonate , was traced back to the Stewart Air National Guard Base where PFOS-laden fire foam has been used since the 1970s .
Residents at the meeting wanted to
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