City of Port Jervis, NY

06/12/2026

Congrats to all the Port Jervis School District students who competed in the 10th annual Elementary Special Olympics!

At the conclusion of the games, Goshen ceremonially passed the torch to Port Jervis, which will host the Elementary Special Olympics next year!

Well done, PJ--Congrats to all of our Special Olympians and their Coaches--They competed Saturday at the Special Olympics in Goshen--and there was an awesome pep rally yesterday at HBE--Totally awesome.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all of the coaches, those on the planning teams, those who attended, volunteered, , and more---We had one of the largest teams in the county there--and it was a huge success...It is hard to articulate the amazing spirit, pride, and JOY that was in the room yesterday at the Pep Rally led by HBE Principal Emily Mesnick & her team--highlighted by Bentley Harper, MS student-athlete, who ran in with the torch--which is the symbol for us hosting the next two years

Here is the Pep Rally Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9bd6xXKGqY

Here is the celebration video we shared on socials & LIVE at the Pep Rally:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8RpttOwhe0

Here is an article from MidHudson News: https://bit.ly/PJSpecialOlympicsArticle

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06/11/2026

Notice of Anticipated Vacancies:
Full Time Laborer
Applications due by June 24, 2026

Job description, applications and contact information can be found on the City website:

The City of Port Jervis has partnered with BidNet as part of the Empire State Purchasing Group to post bid opportunities to this site.  As a vendor, you can register with the Empire State Purchasing Group and be sure that you see all available bids and opportunities. By selecting the “Limited Acc...

06/10/2026

This Sunday, June 14, 2026, is the 25th Port Jervis Soap Box Derby!

Participants will race down Sussex Street for a chance to represent Port Jervis at the 88th All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships!

The City will also incorporate a special 250th Flag Day Celebration into the derby Opening Ceremonies at 12:00 PM.

This ceremony will feature the Broome Street Band, the Port Jervis Elks proudly carrying a giant American flag, local dignitaries, and a parade of our talented Soap Box Derby drivers as we come together to celebrate our nation's history.

Racing will begin Sunday at 8am.

Please note there will be road closures along Sussex Street and adjacent streets on Saturday June 13th and Sunday June 14th.

06/08/2026

Port Jervis common council meeting 6/8/26

06/05/2026

Orange County Hazardous Waste and Safe Scripts Collection will take place in Port Jervis on Saturday June 13, 2026.

This event is for County residents with a valid ID (no registration required) and will take place between 9 AM and 3 PM at the Port Jervis High School Buildings and Grounds Parking Lot on 10 Route 209 via the Hamilton Street entrance.

More information can be found on the website here: https://www.orangecountygov.com/449/Household-Hazardous-Waste.

06/04/2026

Join us this Sunday, June 7th for the The Fabulous Fifties - Port Jervis NY! 12:00pm to 6:00pm Riverside Park, along the beautiful Delaware River! (GPS 4th St & Railroad Ave) Live oldies music with ElvisTribute Artist-Patrick Perone & The Cameos! Classic Car Show! Food trucks! Handcrafters! Vendors!
Bring a chair! FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!
THE FABULOUS FIFTIES FESTIVAL Port Jervis Tourism Historic Downtown Port Jervis The Cameos Patrick Perone

05/29/2026

City of Port Jervis June 2026 Calendar

More information on committees, agendas and more can be found on the City website https://www.portjervisny.gov/

05/28/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT
This upcoming weekend- May 30-31 the 3rd Jim Faggione Midnight Madness Endurance Relay will be held at Elks-Brox Park. Due to this event, the vehicle gate will be closed to the general public starting at 5pm on May 29 and will reopen at 11am on May 31. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/28/2026

Broome Street Band Monday Night Concert Series begins Monday June 1, 2026

05/26/2026

Port Jervis common council meeting 5/26/2026