Photo: With love of photography / Moment / Getty Images
Newburgh, New York, celebrated the arrival of its first baby of 2026 at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall. Baby Elora Burks was born at 12:07 a.m. on Thursday (January 1) at the Kaplan Family Birthing Center. She weighed six pounds, 5.4 ounces, and measured 19 ½ inches long. Both Elora and her mother are doing well, thanks to the dedicated team at the birthing center.
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall is part of the Montefiore Health System and is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality maternity care to families in the Hudson Valley. The hospital's staff ensured a safe delivery and a healthy start for the newest resident of Newburgh.
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall is one of nine hospitals within the Montefiore Health System, serving over 200,000 patients annually. The hospital takes pride in its role in the community, offering essential healthcare services to the region.
The arrival of baby Elora marks a joyful beginning to the new year for the Newburgh community and the hospital staff.