Crowd ignores rain on Memorial Day June 1, 2017 Ken Cashman Judy Rothman and Tom Quinlan shared an umbrella and a smile after receiving medals at the Memorial Day observance. Mayor Brendan Coyne led the singing of “God Bless America.” “We can’t bring them back,” Master Sgt. Bailey said, “but we can continue the work they started.” Guest speaker Ed Moulton recalled his days as a unit commander when he had to tell families that their husbands and dads wouldn’t be coming home. Korean War veteran Ray Mellin (center) and World War II veteran Al Mazzocca(right) placed wreaths at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Memorial Dayveterans
Around Town Program recalls anniversary of war declaration April 14, 2017 Jason Kaplan A small group of veterans and public officials attended a program at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I.
Around Town Town restoring Civil War cemetery May 10, 2019 Ken Cashman The Town is restoring one of its oldest cemeteries — a burial place that not many residents have seen.
Around Town Newburgh Rowing Club offers kayaking to veterans July 20, 2022 Jason Kaplan Veterans are at greater risk of committing suicide than the general population due to the traumatic events they may experience during military combat.