Carson Carter

Carson Carter is an urbanist, preservationist and a broker, specializing in historic buildings. He is president of the Newburgh Preservation Association and a commissioner for the Newburgh Architectural Review Commission, each focused on the protection and restoration of Newburgh’s remarkable historic cityscape.

Hudson Valley

OPINION: The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry Was More Than a Boat — It Was Equity in Motion

The MTA's decision to discontinue ferry service between Newburgh and Beacon deprives Mid-Hudson Valley communities of a vital link to mass transit and economic opportunity.

Naomi Hersson-Ringskog

February 2, 2026