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Newburgh Seen As 'Thriving City' In Future, Report Says Newburgh Seen As 'Thriving City' In Future, Report Says
Newburgh Seen As 'Thriving City' In Future, Report Says NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- What might the City of Newburgh look like in 2040? The Regional Plan Association released its fourth regional plan for New York and New Jersey, citing Newburgh as a flagship place and lays out its vision for the city's future. The group sees the city with a thriving business and culture scene, taking advantage of its location on the Hudson, historic urban fabric, proximity to freight and highway infrastructure and ferry access to the Metro North railroad in Beacon. "A now vibrant downtown features affordable housing, live-work artist spaces, tech startups, and light-…

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by Sam Barron
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Teacher/Coach, Newburgh Native Greg Diamond Dies At 29 Teacher/Coach, Newburgh Native Greg Diamond Dies At 29
Teacher/Coach, Newburgh Native Greg Diamond Dies At 29 Gregory Andrew Diamond, 29, a popular teacher and coach at John Jay and Roy C. Ketcham high schools, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 30, at his home in Poughkeepsie. The cause of his death has not been released. Born on April 28, 1988, in Newburgh, to Lawrence and Andrea (Lapidus) Diamond, the math teacher and JV boys basketball coach at Spackenkill and an assistant varsity coach, graduated from Spackenkill High School in 2006 and was part of their state championship baseball team.  He continued his love of playing baseball at Mount St. Mary College where he graduated with his master's …

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by Kathy Reakes