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Scarlet Oak Tree Preservation at 123 Grand Street
The city proposes spending $2,500 on soil reinvigoration to preserve the landmark scarlet oak tree at 123 Grand Street.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026
LowTaxes Budget
County Tax Exemption for Reservoir and Filter Plant Properties
The city renews its agreement to keep its reservoir and filter plant properties off Orange County's tax rolls for 2028 — but the Town of New Windsor still charges the city taxes, costing hundreds of thousands.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026
LowBusiness Jobs
Local resident contractors and the $3.2 million award
Councilmember Shakur relayed calls from Newburgh plumbers and contractors worried that a large $3.2 million contract may go out bid-wide to big outside firms instead of local resident contractors.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 22, 2026