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.

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  

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.

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.

Orange County Survey for Landlords Affected by Pandemic

Attached is a letter from the Orange County Department of Social Services to be shared with landlords in the community who have been affected by the pandemic. If you provide your email address in the survey, you will be added to their email contact list regarding potential financial assistance for yourself and your tenants. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LandLordSurvey2021

Water Main Break- Keats Dr. & Surrounding Streets

There is currently a water main break affecting the following streets:

Keats Dr, Stephenson Ln, Hemingway Rd, Melville Dr, Shelly Rd, Byron Ln, Burroughs Ln, Frost Ln

There will be a boil water advisory once repairs are completed.

Legal Notice - 6M Bond for Town Roads

LEGAL NOTICE

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on December 2, 2020, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.  The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR, in the County of Orange, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

KELLY ALLEGRA

Town Clerk

Town of New Windsor, New York

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK, ADOPTED DECEMBER 2, 2020, AUTHORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION AND/OR RESURFACING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN SAID TOWN, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $6,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.

Object or purpose:                to reconstruct and/or resurface various roads in and for the Town, including, but not be limited to, any necessary milling,    and drainage improvements and upgrades, incidental to said reconstruction and/or resurfacing.

Amount of obligations

 to be issued:                         $6,000,000

Period of probable

 usefulness:                           fifteen (15) years

A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York.

Dated:         December 2, 2020

New Windsor, New York