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Archive for November, 2008

Liberty Tree Dedication

On Friday, November 14, dignitaries and citizens of Newburgh joined together for the dedication ceremony of the New York State Liberty Tree at Washington’s Headquarters.  Pete Seeger and his grandson, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, graced the ceremony with a performance.

Gas Drilling in Sullivan County, NY: Drinking Water Threat?

This article is part of an initiative with Understanding Government, a Washington D.C. based nonprofit, called “Government In My Backyard”(GIMBY).
Newburgh, NY, Nov. 20, 2008 — Millions of gallon of water, laced with carcinogenic and other toxic chemicals, are pumped deep into the earth at pressures great enough to break solid rock and release natural [...]

2009 Budget Session 11/17/08

The City Council met for an additional work session devoted exclusively to the 2009 budget on Monday, November 17.

Part 1 of 5

Discussion with Police Chief Eric Paolilli on the 2009 Budget.

Part 2 of 5

Discussion of the 2009 Budget with Lourdes Zapata-Perez, Community Development Director.

Part 3 of 5

Discussion of the 2009 Budget.

Part 4 [...]