Joel Sierra, who was a firefighter with the Middletown Fire Department, is challenging DeStefano to become the city's new mayor.

Incumbent Joe DeStefano declares victory in Democratic primary for Middletown mayor 

When Water and Sewer Department employee Clark Najac received the call at about 6 a.m. Monday, it was already 75 degrees and humid.

Public employees, volunteers respond to emergencies in Middletown in near-100-degree heat

Heritage Middle School Assistant Principal Fior Flores sat down with News 12 to publicly explain the lived experience and perspective she will take with her when she officially leaves her position at the end of the month.

Fired Newburgh School District administrator speaks out; shares personal story

Craig Wood showed News 12 the two catch basins in his yard that connect to the newly fixed drainage line, which runs under the neighborhood. Wood said that when the rain hit Wednesday the catch basins seemed to clog, and then remain clogged for hours.

New drainage project in New Windsor tested by downpour; may need fix

Firefighters in the training program said this past fall's wildfire just east of Greenwood Lake put local governments on notice that more wildfire training will be needed moving forward.

Hudson Valley firefighters train, plan for more intense wildfires

Mayor Joe DeStefano told News 12 the various projects led to 70 downtown buildings being bought in the last nine years, bringing in another $60 million in private investment.