Convicted Murderer Tries To Have Mom Of His Child Killed In Newburgh, Gets More Jail Time Convicted Murderer Tries To Have Mom Of His Child Killed In Newburgh, Gets More Jail Time
Convicted Murderer Tries To Have Mom Of His Child Killed In Newburgh, Gets More Jail Time An already-convicted murderer will spend the rest of his life behind bars for attempting to have the mother of his child killed in 2011 in the Hudson Valley, prosecutors announced.  On Monday, Feb. 10, Newburgh resident Cornelius Stubbs, age 53, was sentenced in Orange County Court following his conviction for first-degree attempted murder, the Orange County DA's Office announced. The sentence will run consecutively to a life-without-parole sentence Stubbs is already serving for a separate 2019 murder case. The conviction stems from an October 2011 incident in which Stubbs ordered an …
2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Newburgh, Residents Evacuated 2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Newburgh, Residents Evacuated
2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Newburgh, Residents Evacuated Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a large fire that tore through a residence in Orange County late Friday night, Jan. 31, fire officials said.  The blaze began in Newburgh just before 11:20 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, when crews were dispatched to a blaze in the area of the Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital employee parking lot. Arriving firefighters encountered heavy smoke, eventually tracing the blaze to 74 Farrington St. Due to the deterioration of the structure, firefighters had to fight the fire from the outside using master stream devices. …
Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Newburgh, Took Electronics: Police Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Newburgh, Took Electronics: Police
Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Newburgh, Took Electronics: Police Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that targeted the same Orange County business, authorities announced.  Newburgh residents Sean Gaige, 36, Samantha Batule, 34, and Jonathan Warner, 37, were taken into custody on Friday, Jan. 31, after a police investigation linked them to multiple break-ins at a business on Pierces Road, the Newburgh Police Department said.  According to police, the suspects stole several thousand dollars worth of high-end electronics over multiple incidents. The stolen goods were then sold for cash and narc…
Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Newburgh Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Newburgh
Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Newburgh A man has admitted to gun charges after police found him hiding a firearm in his Orange County home, officials announced.  Newburgh resident Ernie Prospere, age 50, pleaded guilty in Orange County Court on Monday, Jan. 27, to second-degree attempted criminal possession of a weapon and faces six years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, when he returns to court on Thursday, April 3, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Officials said Prospere was identified in a 911 call reporting a person with a gun in the City of…
Superintendent Suspension: Newburgh District Names Acting Replacement Amid Controversy (UPDATE) Superintendent Suspension: Newburgh District Names Acting Replacement Amid Controversy (UPDATE)
Superintendent Suspension: Newburgh District Names Acting Replacement Amid Controversy (Update) Nearly a week after suspending its superintendent as part of an ongoing investigation and legal proceedings, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District Board of Education has named her acting replacement.  In a meeting on Tuesday night, Jan. 28, the district's Board of Education named Dr. Lisa Boun Acting Superintendent of Schools in a 5-4 vote.  Boun's appointment, which will go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 11, follows the suspension with pay of Superintendent Jackielyn Manning-Campbell on Thursday, Jan. 23.  This action followed a recent budget audit alleged…
BOE Addresses Newburgh Superintendent's Suspension Amid Ongoing Investigation (UPDATE) BOE Addresses Newburgh Superintendent's Suspension Amid Ongoing Investigation (UPDATE)
BOE Addresses Newburgh Superintendent's Suspension Amid Ongoing Investigation (Update) The Newburgh Enlarged City School District Board of Education has issued a public statement addressing the recent suspension of Superintendent Jackielyn Manning-Campbell, confirming that the decision was made as part of an ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.  In a statement made to Daily Voice on Monday, Jan. 27, Board President Christine Bello emphasized the importance of fairness and confidentiality during this process.  "The Board understands the concerns and emotions surrounding this decision," Bello said, adding, "Our priority is to ensure fair and thorough proc…
Superintendent Suspended Days After Shooting Outside Newburgh School Superintendent Suspended Days After Shooting Outside Newburgh School
Superintendent Suspended Days After Shooting Outside Newburgh School Newburgh Superintendent Jackielyn Manning-Campbell was suspended with pay during a special board meeting of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District on Thursday, Jan. 23, she confirmed to News12. The board voted 5-4 in favor of the action. Board of Education members declined to comment on the matter, referring to Manning-Campbell only by her identification number, 12325, rather than by name. Earlier that day, Manning-Cambpell released a statement regarding a recent budget audit that allegedly found a multi-million dollar surplus. The suspension came days after police responded to th…
2 Stabbed In Face At Poughkeepsie Business, Hospitalized: Man In Custody, Police Say 2 Stabbed In Face At Poughkeepsie Business, Hospitalized: Man In Custody, Police Say
2 Stabbed In Face At Poughkeepsie Business, Hospitalized: Man In Custody, Police Say A 29-year-old man is facing felony charges following an over month-long investigation into a double stabbing in the Hudson Valley, police announced. Orange County resident Marquis Thompson of Newburgh was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in connection with a double stabbing in the Dutchess County town of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, Dec. 1, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Friday, Jan. 24. According to authorities, on the day of the stabbing at around 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a business located at 60 Raymond Ave. after receiving a report of a stabbing. There, they…
Jackpot! Lottery Ticket Worth $30K Sold At Newburgh Convenience Store Jackpot! Lottery Ticket Worth $30K Sold At Newburgh Convenience Store
Jackpot! Lottery Ticket Worth $30K Sold At Newburgh Convenience Store Might this lucky ticket be yours? A lottery ticket promising a five-figure payout was sold at a Hudson Valley convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $29,469 – was snagged in Orange County, at the Smokes 4 Less located on North Plank Road in Newburgh. It was purchased for the evening drawing held Tuesday, Jan. 21. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges
Man Who Murdered 9-Year-Old, Parents In Newburgh Convicted Of All Charges A 35-year-old man has been found guilty on all charges for a horrific Hudson Valley shooting that left three people dead, including a 9-year-old child, and critically injured a 3-year-old boy.  Orange County resident Kaliek Goode-Ford of Newburgh, age 35, was convicted on Thursday, Jan. 23 on all charges connected to a January 2020 shooting in the town of Newburgh that left three people dead, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced. He now faces up to life in prison without parole when he is sentenced on Tuesday, March 18.  During the shooting, Goode-For…
Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store
Cash Clouds Roll In: $29K Winning Ticket Sold At This Newburgh Store Someone in Orange County just got a reason to love Newburgh even more!  A lucky ticket sold at Smokes 4 Less at 59 North Plank Rd. hit the jackpot during the Take 5 evening drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, New York Lottery announced.  The winning ticket, drawn from a pool of numbers ranging from 1 to 39, was worth $29,469, lottery officials said. The New York Lottery reminds the lucky ticket holder to claim their prize within a year of the drawing date.  So, if you recently swung by Smokes 4 Less, check your ticket—it could be your ticket to a cash-filled celebration!
Trump Pardons White Plains Man Convicted In Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Trump Pardons White Plains Man Convicted In Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
Trump Pardons White Plains Man Convicted In Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Days after taking office, President Donald Trump has pardoned or commuted the sentence of more than a thousand people who participated in the deadly riot at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including a 35-year-old Hudson Valley man who had been convicted of felony charges.  The conviction of White Plains resident William Pepe, formerly of the Dutchess County city of Beacon, was overturned by an executive order signed by Trump on Monday, Jan. 20. Pepe had previously been found guilty of charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6 breach in October 2024. According to federa…