L-R: Town Councilwoman Sandra Capriglione, Councilwoman Teresa Luongo, Town Supervisor Kathryn Luciani, Town Historian Alex Prizgintas, former town historian and Woodbury Historical Society Trustee Leslie Rose, Councilman Robert Beckley, Councilman Brandon Calore, and town clerk Nicole Young. ( Photo provided) Woodbury appoints a new town historian Upon the retirement of town historian Leslie Rose on Dec. 19, The Woodbury Historical Society announced that Alex Prizgintas... Local News 21 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Woodbury Town Court. ( Image by Google Maps) Village opts out of agreement with town The Village of Woodbury has opted to not renew the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with the town. During its December 5 meeting,... Local News 09 Dec 2024 | 04:05
The Oct. 1 Woodbury Town Board meeting covered the upcoming budget, town salaries, the new Ethics Commitee, and who will replace resigning Councilmember Timothy Finnegan. ( Image by YouTube) Woodbury begins budget work Woodbury residents shared their concerns about certain proposed increases within the town’s tentative budget, during the... Local News 07 Oct 2024 | 03:48
Bridge barrier support letter On Sunday, September 22, 2024, the “Out of the darkness” suicide awareness walk took place at the Earl Reservoir. Attendance... Letters to the Editor 25 Sep 2024 | 10:00
State police share more details on Sept. 18 manhunt The New York State Police recently issued a rundown of what transpired Wednesday afternoon in the Woodbury/Highland Mills... Police & Fire 23 Sep 2024 | 11:36
Woodbury Town Hall. ( Image by Google Maps) New ethics code passes after public weighs in Following a near two-hour public comment period, where several Woodbury residents shared their objections to the town’s proposed... Local News 10 Sep 2024 | 07:55
The Town of Woodbury Police Department. Police, animal control services to remain as is under drafted agreement The division of services between the town and village of Woodbury is likely to remain unchanged after the two boards came... Local News 13 Aug 2024 | 04:11
The former home of McKenzie Motors at 497 Route 32. ( Image courtesy Google Maps) Neighbors call former garage a ‘junk yard’ after ownership change At the January 4 Woodbury Town Board meeting, multiple residents voiced concerns about what they described as a “junk yard”... Local News 09 Jan 2024 | 02:33
The right decisions for Woodbury It’s difficult to stay informed on local issues when you commute all week and have barely enough time for family and other... Letters to the Editor 16 Oct 2023 | 02:06
Make your voices heard One of the greatest freedoms we as Americans have is the ability to have our voices heard when it comes to the political... Letters to the Editor 16 Oct 2023 | 12:17
Support these candidates You hear every year that this is the most important election. Well, the truth is every election is important. It’s also important... Letters to the Editor 12 Oct 2022 | 10:53
‘Actions are what really define a person, not political rhetoric’ There are many reasons to choose a candidate. In local elections, dedication to one’s community should be paramount. Actions... Letters to the Editor 12 Oct 2021 | 11:24
On Saturday, May 1, volunteer groups led by Kate Luciani and Sheryl Abernethy, participated in a training session offered by Dale and Tina Utter from the New York State Archaeological Association Central New York State Cemetery Network. The training focused on gravestone restoration and acceptable techniques for gravestone care. A special thank you to We Are Woodbury for coordinating this training and to all of the volunteers who so generously offer their time and efforts for the beautification of local gravesites. Provided photo. Monroe. Gravestone restoration and repair Local News 12 May 2021 | 02:37
Known locally as "The Old Cemetery," the land was given by James Weygant to originally be a family cemetery. The Weygant family was prominent in the history of Orange County dating back to at least the 1800's. In the background can be seen the Cemetery of the Highlands in Highland Mills which is separate from The Old Cemetery. Photos provided by We Are Woodbury. Restoring the rich archive of Woodbury’s early families There lies in Woodbury a small burial ground referred to as The Old Cemetery. It is tucked in behind the Highland Mills United... Local News 21 Feb 2021 | 02:40
