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NY Department of Transportation Informs Residents of Exit 122 Improvements in Wallkill

A public meeting was hosted by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) at Wallkill’s town hall on June 1 to inform residents about the upcoming phase two improvements of Exit 122 on Route 17. The improvement will widen and lengthen Exit 122 lanes on the eastern side of the highway and enhance the…


Fallen Soldiers Remembered at Town of Wallkill Memorial Day Ceremony

Town of Wallkill residents paid tribute to fallen soldiers during a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park on May 29. Barry Schnipper, the first vice commander of American Legion Post 1181 in the Town of Wallkill, started the day’s program by citing the word “creed.” “It is a set of guiding principles in life,…


Councilman Neil Meyer Runs for Town of Wallkill Supervisor

Democratic Wallkill Councilman Neil Meyer said he is running for supervisor to improve town financial practices for more informed decision-making and better stewardship of taxpayer money. He faces incumbent Republican Supervisor George Serrano in the fall. Being an accounting professional, Meyer said he has the expertise to guide the town as its financial practices are…


Town of Wallkill Supervisor George Serrano Announces Reelection Bid

Town of Wallkill Republican Supervisor George Serrano announced his reelection bid on April 17. Surrounded by supporters at a campaign kickoff, Serrano highlighted his work in the past 16 months and looked forward to campaigning for another two-year term. He said he was honored to host the town’s 250th anniversary and be part of the…


Town of Wallkill Supervisor George Serrano Launches Reelection Bid

Town of Wallkill Republican Supervisor George Serrano announced his reelection bid on April 17. Surrounded by supporters at a campaign kickoff, Serrano highlighted his work in the past 16 months and looked forward to campaigning for another two-year term. He said he was honored to host the town’s 250th anniversary and be part of the…


Wallkill to Host Public Hearing on New Short-Term Rental Law

The Town of Wallkill is considering a new short-term rental law as tourism increases and more residents rent out their houses for short stays.  The law will regulate the use of short-term rentals for the health, safety, and quality of life of town residents, with penalties attached to violations.  A draft law is ready for…


Supervisor of Wallkill, New York, Reflects on His First Year in Office

Looking back on his first year as the supervisor of the Town of Wallkill in Orange County, George Serrano said he felt good to have restored a sense of respect and professionalism at the top. Shortly before the November election last year, damaging reports of workplace harassment under former Supervisor Frank DenDanto surfaced, and calls…


Wallkill Man Charged with 2nd-Degree Murder Over Death of 3-Year-Old

A grand jury in Orange County, New York, indicted Gionni Sellers with second-degree murder just two days before Christmas for allegedly causing the death of a three-year-old boy. The indictment was announced by Town of Wallkill Police Chief Robert Hertman and County District Attorney David Hoovler at a Dec. 27 press conference. Town of Wallkill…