Tenants and landlords can apply for the New York State Rental Assistance Program

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that tenants behind in paying rent and/or utility bills due to a COVID-19 hardship may be eligible for the New York State Rental Assistance Program, which is funded by the federal government and administered in partnership with the County’s Departments of Social Services and Community Development.

Approximately $24 million is available to help those who are up to 12 months behind in back rent, as well as to pay up to three months of future rent, depending on eligibility. Tenants and landlords who are owed rent by individuals may apply for the program. Payments will be issued directly to landlords and utility companies.

Tenants may apply to receive rental and utility bill assistance if, since March 13, 2020 and due to COVID-19, they are behind in payments; have a member of the household who has received unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in income; and meet income and other requirements. To be eligible, adjusted gross income for 2020 cannot exceed $54,950 for an individual, $62,800 for two-person households, $70,650 for three, $78,500 for four, $84,800 for five, $91,100 for six, $97,350 for seven and $103,650 for eight.

Renters who meet eligibility criteria and landlords who have eligible tenants in arrears are encouraged to apply soon, as funds will be distributed on a rolling basis. The application process opened on Tuesday, June 1^st. Information is available at www.orangecountygov.com/2057/Emergency-Rental-Assistance

or Orange County residents may call 311.

The County’s 311 hotline can also help locate immediate housing for those living in unlivable or temporary conditions, and individuals fleeing domestic violence. The hotline also provides collaborative and professional telephone support and outreach 24-hours a day to anyone in Orange County in need of emotional support, crisis intervention, or connection to food resources.

Attached is a flyer that can be printed in both English and Spanish which summarizes the program.

Notice of Special Election for the Vails Gate Firehouse

Attached please find a Notice of Special Election for the Vails Gate Firehouse, which is to be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Police Records Clerk Civil Service Test

Orange County will be giving a civil service test for a police records clerk position.  There is no opening at this time, however the list is valid for four years and New Windsor Police Department anticipates an opening in that time frame.  Filing deadline is May 19. See attached PDF file for more information.  In addition to the job specifications listed, the job requires use of and proficiency with a computer.

Notice of Completion of Tentative Assessment Roll

Town of New Windsor

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF
TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL
(Pursuant to Section 506 and 526 of the Real Property Tax Law)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Assessor of the Town of New Windsor,  Orange County, New York,  has  completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and a copy is in the Assessor’s Office located in the Town Hall at 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until May 25, 2021. An appointment is required, please contact the Assessor’s Office to arrange for an appointment. Phone (845) 563-4631 or email jtwiley@newwindsor-ny.gov

The Assessor will be in attendance with the tentative assessment roll on May 11^th, May 18^th, and May 22^nd between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. And on May 17^th between the hours of 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. An appointment is required, please contact the Assessor’s Office to arrange for an appointment.

The Board of Assessment Review will meet on May 25^th, 2021 between the hours of 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the New Windsor Community Center, located at 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the application of any person believing themselves to be aggrieved. The New Windsor Community Center is located behind Town Hall. An appointment is required, please contact the Assessor’s Office to arrange for an appointment.

A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s Office.

Dated this 1^st day of May, 2021

 J. Todd Wiley, IAO
Assessor
Town of New Windsor  

Hydrant Flushing : May 3 - May 21, 2021

Attention New Windsor Water Customers:
The Town of New Windsor water department will begin flushing fire hydrants on Monday, May 3 and continue through Friday, May 21.  Town residents and Stewart Airport occupants, as well as the Firthcliffe Heights section of Cornwall may experience some water discoloration and low water pressure during this time.
If you have any questions please contact Scott Van Dyke at (845) 561-2550.

9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial

9/11  20^th Anniversary Memorial

ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2021, AT 5pm, THE TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR WILL HOST A MEMORIAL SERVICE AT TOWN HALL.

AS THE DATE GETS CLOSER WE WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

GEORGE J. MEYERS, SUPERVISOR

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. They are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number

Applications begin on April 12, 2021
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time

For more information, click HERE to view their website.

Free Rabies Clinic: May 22 at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park

The Town of New Windsor Town Clerk, Kelly Allegra, and New Windsor’s Animal Control Officer, Stacy Conley, in cooperation with Orange County Dept. of Health, will be holding a FREE Drive-Thru animal rabies vaccination clinic at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park. This event will be held on Saturday May 22nd, 2021 from 10:00 until 12:30. Entrance signs and directional signs will be posted the day of the event.

The clinics are open to cats, dogs and ferrets of Orange County residents only. All pets must be restrained by leash or carrier and proof of prior vaccination should be brought to the clinic for the 3-year shot. Ferret shots are only good for ONE YEAR regardless of prior proof of vaccinations.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY: Register on our website or contact our town clerk's office at (845) 563-4611
 

Notice of Special Town Board Meeting 3/29

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Town Board Meeting will be held on the 29^th day of March, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.  Due to continuing public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19 and in anticipation of an extension of Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New York, the Town intends to conduct this meeting remotely, via videoconferencing technology.  All who wish to attend should, however, check the Town’s website and Facebook page prior to the meeting for updates as to whether this meeting will be held in-person, which may be necessary if the Governor’s Executive Orders are lifted.  If the meeting is to be held in person, it will be conducted at Town Hall, 555 Union Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553 at 7:00 p.m.  All applicable social distancing guidelines and practices will be followed and anyone attending must wear an appropriate face covering. 

If conducted remotely, as currently planned, instructions on how to attend with the opportunity to comment, where appropriate, will be posted before the hearing on the Town’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewWindsorNY/) and on the Town’s website, http://newwindsor-ny.gov/New-Windsor-Connect/Online-Meetings (a link to this page can also be found on the top right hand side of the Town’s homepage at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/).  The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Town’s official Facebook page and broadcast via telephone for those that wish to watch or listen only.  Information on how to listen by telephone will also be posted before the meeting on the Town’s website (see web address listed above).   Further, a recording of the meeting will be made available on the Town’s Facebook page shortly after it is over. 

PURSUANT TO NOTICE ISSUED BY THE TOWN SUPERVISOR

TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

                                                                        KELLY ALLEGRA,

                                                                        TOWN CLERK

Court now conducting In-Person appearances with limited occupancy

As of 2/22/21 the Courts will begin conducting IN-PERSON appearances with limited occupancy. Time and appearances will be staggered in incremental times, which will allow the courts to maintain the required social-distancing guidelines.

Face masks must be worn at all times.

The Town Hall hours continue to be limited to 10am-4pm while only open to the public from the hours of 11am-3pm. *(excluding scheduled court appearances)*

We ask that you check our department website periodically for new updates, as these protocols may change as the metric’s continue to change.
If you have a questions about a specific matter please call our office directly.