City of Newburgh Fire Department

04/09/2026

The City of Newburgh today announces its annual Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday, May 25 at 10:00am. Line-up for the parade will begin at 9:15 a.m. Immediately following the parade, memorial services will be held at Washington's Headquarters, located at 84 Liberty Street, beginning at approximately 11:15 a.m. All are invited to attend and honor our deceased veterans.

The City of Newburgh’s Memorial Day observances will also include a flag distribution at the Activity Center, located at 401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY 12550, on Saturday, May 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

To read more, please visit the City's website: https://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/.../home/detail/1638

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La ciudad de Newburgh anuncia hoy que su desfile anual del Día de los Caídos tendrá lugar el lunes 25 de mayo a las 10:00 de la mañana. La formación para el desfile comenzará a las 9:15 de la mañana. Inmediatamente después del desfile, se celebrarán servicios conmemorativos en el Cuartel General de Washington, situado en el número 84 de Liberty Street, a partir de las 11:15 de la mañana aproximadamente. Todos están invitados a asistir y rendir homenaje a nuestros veteranos fallecidos.

Las celebraciones del Día de los Caídos de la ciudad de Newburgh incluirán también la distribución de banderas en el Centro de Actividades, situado en el 401 de Washington Street, Newburgh, NY 12550, el sábado 23 de mayo, de 10:00 de la mañana a 12:00 del mediodía.

Leer más: https://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/.../home/detail/1647

04/09/2026

The City of Newburgh today announces its no-cost 2026 bulk item pick-up program kicks off on June 24th and includes three citywide collection dates spread across the calendar year.

2026 Collection Dates
• Wednesday, June 24th
• Wednesday, September 30th
• Wednesday, December 16th

For more information on accepted items and how to sign up, please visit the City's website: https://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/.../home/detail/1637

03/11/2026

🔴FIRE AT 357 ANN STREET🔴

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at approximately 4:41 am, the City of Newburgh Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 357 Ann Street. Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed a working fire along the side of the building that had spread to the interior of the structure.

City of Newburgh Firefighters deployed two hand lines to extinguish all visible fire. With the help of responding mutual aid, the fire was contained before being fully extinguished. One firefighter has been sent to the hospital for evaluation and was subsequently discharged.

Mutual aid and support were provided by Stewart Air Guard Fire Department, Beacon FD, West Point FD and the Dan Leghorn Engine Company. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and remains under investigation.

02/25/2026

02/23/2026

The City of Newburgh announces that City Hall will reopen to the public on Tuesday, February 24th with all City services and offices fully operational, following Orange County’s decision to lift the Local State of Emergency.

The City Council meeting originally scheduled for February 23rd has been rescheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM at Council Chambers.

For updates, please visit the City’s website.

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La ciudad de Newburgh anuncia que el ayuntamiento volverá a abrir al público el martes 24 de febrero con todos los servicios y oficinas municipales en pleno funcionamiento, tras la decisión del condado de Orange de levantar el estado de emergencia local.

La reunión del consejo municipal prevista inicialmente para el 23 de febrero se ha reprogramado para el lunes 2 de marzo de 2026, a partir de las 7:00 p. m. en la sala del consejo.

Para obtener información actualizada, visite el sitio web de la ciudad.

02/23/2026

🔴❄ CITY OFFICES CLOSED FEBRUARY 23rd DUE TO ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF EMERGENCY ❄🔴

In alignment with Orange County’s recently declared Local State of Emergency, all non-essential City offices will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. City of Newburgh residents are advised to refrain from travel unless they are deemed essential personnel. The City Council meeting previously scheduled for February 23rd is cancelled and will be rescheduled once conditions allow. The City’s emergency departments will remain open to support public safety and critical operations.

For more info: https://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1593

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🔴❄ OFICINAS DE LA CIUDAD DE NEWBURGH CERRADAS EL 23 DE FEBRERO DEBIDO AL ESTADO DE EMERGENCIA ❄🔴

En alineación con el estado de emergencia local recientemente declarado por el condado de Orange, todas las oficinas municipales no esenciales permanecerán cerradas el lunes 23 de febrero de 2026. Se recomienda a los residentes de la ciudad de Newburgh que se abstengan de viajar, a menos que sean considerados personal esencial. La reunión del Ayuntamiento prevista para el 23 de febrero se cancela y se reprogramará cuando las condiciones lo permitan. Los servicios de emergencia de la ciudad permanecerán abiertos para garantizar la seguridad pública y las operaciones críticas.

para más información: https://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1594

02/05/2026

🔴 FIRE AT 64 HENRY AVE 🔴

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at approximately 12:50 pm, the City of Newburgh Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 68 Henry Avenue. Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed a working fire on the second floor of 64 Henry Avenue and were able to confirm that all the occupants were out of the building.

City of Newburgh Firefighters began working to extinguish the fire and command requested a second alarm. They were able to hold the fire from spreading further and with the help of responding mutual aid were able to quickly extinguish the fire. The fire was fully extinguished, and companies were back in service at 3:50 pm.

Mutual aid and support were provided by Air Guard Fire Department, Beacon FD, West Point FD and New Windsor F. Middle Hope and Cronomer Valley fire departments were on standby at their Fire Headquarters.

The City of Newburgh thanks the assisting fire departments for their support and cooperation. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and remains under investigation.

01/28/2026

Please be advised there are temporary parking restrictions on City-owned municipal parking lots, will be in effect overnight from January 28 at 6:00 PM through January 29 at 6:00 AM to allow for the snow removal in. All vehicles must be removed from the municipal lots listed below during this time. Vehicles found parked in violation will be ticketed and may be towed to ensure snow removal can be conducted safely and efficiently.

Parking will be prohibited in the following City-owned municipal parking lots during this overnight period:

• Ann Street Lots (111 Ann Street and 227 Ann Street, between Ann Street and Washington Street)
• Chambers Street Lot (25 Chambers Street, between Chambers Street and Lander Street):
• Recreation Department Lot (401 Washington Street)
• Grand Street Lot (110 Grand Street, corner of Grand Street and Second Street, next to the Newburgh Free Library)

01/27/2026

City Manager Todd Venning has announced that the snow emergency in the City of Newburgh has been cancelled effective at 6:00 PM on January 27, 2026.

To allow for upcoming snow removal in City-owned municipal parking lots, temporary parking restrictions will be in effect overnight from January 28 at 6:00 PM through January 29 at 6:00 AM. All vehicles must be removed from the municipal lots listed below during this time. Vehicles found parked in violation will be ticketed and may be towed to ensure snow removal can be conducted safely and efficiently.

Parking will be prohibited in the following City-owned municipal parking lots during this overnight period:

• Ann Street Lots (111 Ann Street and 227 Ann Street, between Ann Street and Washington Street)
• Chambers Street Lot (25 Chambers Street, between Chambers Street and Lander Street):
• Recreation Department Lot (401 Washington Street)
• Grand Street Lot (110 Grand Street, corner of Grand Street and Second Street, next to the Newburgh Free Library)

The public can find Snow Emergency updates in the following places:

City Hall Hotline - Call (845) 569-7398 to hear a message in English and Spanish.

City Website - Users can sign up for City News via Notify Me to be notified immediately.

Social Media - https://www.facebook.com/CityofNewburgh

Radio - Pamal Broadcasting (WHUD 100.7FM, WSPK 104.7FM, WBNR 1260AM, WLNA 1420AM, WXPK 107.1FM), Fox Radio (Fox 103.1, Oldies 98.9/1220/105.3, Fox Country 94.5), Townsquare Media (94.3/97.3 The Wolf, 92.7/96.9 WRRV, 101.5 WPDH, JUAN 95.7, 97.7 NOW)

01/26/2026

The City of Newburgh announces that City Hall will reopen to the public on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with all City services and offices fully operational, following Orange County’s decision to lift the Local State of Emergency.

The City Council meeting originally scheduled for January 26 has been rescheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM at Council Chambers.

While County restrictions have been lifted, the City of Newburgh remains under a Snow Emergency. Residents are reminded that Snow Emergency parking regulations continue to be enforced. Vehicles parked in violation of emergency parking rules may be ticketed and towed to allow for continued snow removal and emergency access. Parking is permitted in City-owned municipal parking lots located on:

• Ann Street
• Van Ness Street (between Fullerton and Prospect Streets)
• Chambers Street

The City appreciates the public’s cooperation during this weather event and encourages residents to continue following Snow Emergency guidelines until the emergency is lifted. For updates, please visit the City’s website and official social media channels.