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Eachus all alone in candidates debate

October 21, 2016 Editorial Staff

The table was set for two candidates at the Oct. 17 debate hosted by the Times Herald-Record. But only one of them was there. Democrat Chris Eachus sat by himself at a table in the front of the room. Bill Larkin, his opponent in the race for the state Senate, was missing.

St. Luke’s “pauses” emergency department closure application

September 1, 2016 Jason Kaplan

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital is listening to its local leaders and has agreed to pause its application for closure of the Cornwall Emergency Department.

Legislative group passes SLCH resolution

July 22, 2016 Ken Cashman

Last night the county legislature’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee passed a resolution asking St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital to reverse its decision on closing the Cornwall Emergency Department.

Larkin to run again

April 22, 2016 Ken Cashman

Senator Bill Larkin (R,C,I-39th District) today announced he is running for re-election to the New York State Senate.

Residents form groups to protect wells

October 23, 2015 Ken Cashman

There was a good turnout at the community meeting at Palaia Winery last night. An individual, rather than a group, organized the event.

Majority leader pays odd compliment to colleague

September 11, 2015 Ken Cashman

It’s hard to call someone a “pain in the neck” and make it sound like a compliment. But Sen. John Flanagan did it during a Sept. 8 visit to the National Purple Heart Hall of

Food, sparklers, trains & news bites

April 17, 2015 Editorial Staff

It started two years ago as the Tri-Chamber Expo. Now it’s called the “Community Connection” and it includes businesses and non-profit organizations.

Unity Center honors both Larkins

December 12, 2014 Ken Cashman

The Newburgh Armory Unity Center is busy on Saturday mornings. Parents start bringing their kids at eight o’clock for sports and enrichment programs.

Reps meet with health commissioner

January 23, 2014 Ken Cashman

Senator Bill Larkin and Assemblyman James Skoufis met with Nirav Shah yesterday to discuss the plans for the emergency room in Cornwall. Mr. Shah is the commissioner of the New York State Department of Health.

Petraeus at armory dedication

November 1, 2013 Ken Cashman

Gen. David Petraeus returned to the Hudson Valley yesterday after an absence of three-and-a-half years.