Enjoy the spooky season with these local events The air is crisp, the foliage is peaking, and absurd quantities of bundle candy are back on the shelves. It’s Halloween in... Entertainment 08 Oct 2021 | 06:53
Positioned in front are veterans Phil Morello and Ken Smith and standing behind that are fellow veterans Donald Blair, Raymond “Doc” Cooper and Steve LaRosa. Photos by Linda Mastrogiacomo. Vietnam veterans. ‘Welcome home’ A week ago Thursday, Aug. 5, six veterans who served during the Vietnam war era were honored by the Wreaths Across America... News 11 Aug 2021 | 12:17
All hail the Polliwog campers (entering 1st or 2nd grade) at the Pocono Environmental Education Center’s Nature Day Camp. Provided photo. ‘I made a lot of cool friends this summer’ It’s no secret this past year and a half has been stressful for everyone, especially kids. After months of hybrid learning... News 02 Aug 2021 | 12:15
Danielle Montuori with one of her chickens. She bought quails on impulse at the start of the lockdown but decided to to downsize before winter. “The chickens are enough to deal with,” she said. (Photo by Jason Wood) Backyard poultry boom enters post-honeymoon phase The storyline is familiar by now. Quarantined families flocked to keep chickens, which promised not only a supply of fresh... Local News 08 Jul 2021 | 03:23
Our fireworks fantasy is Fido’s nightmare Mike Stura operates Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage, N.J. When it comes to farm animals, you name it, he’s rescued it,... Local News 01 Jul 2021 | 06:16
Spotted lanternflies are a vintner’s worst nightmare. Here you can see them preying on a grapevine in a vineyard in Boyertown, Pa. (Photo by Dr. Julie Urban) Get ready for the summer of bugs As we settle into summer with one infectious disease less on our minds, expect to see more infestations of another kind.... Local News 29 Jun 2021 | 10:28
Town of Tuxedo citizens committee releases draft police reform plan A Town of Tuxedo citizens committee has produced a draft police reform plan that includes as “paramount” features a return... News 23 Jun 2021 | 02:16
Jeffrey T/ White takes over as the Tuxedo School Superintendent on July 1. Tuxedo School District hires Jeffrey T. White as school superintendent The Tuxedo Board of Education has appointed Jeffrey T. White as the new superintendent of schools, effective July 1. “I am... News 22 Jun 2021 | 08:56
Minnewaska State Park The best places to make a splash in the tristate area NEW YORK Lake Tiorati, Harriman State Park: Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills. ● Activities: Swimming, hiking,... Entertainment 16 Jun 2021 | 01:17
Noah Sequeiros with his dog, George. ( PHOTO SUBMITTED) Dog Walk-a-thon to benefit Eagle Scout project Monroe’s first ever “Dog Walk-a-thon” is Sunday, June 12, at the Millponds in Monroe and part of the Eagle Scout project... Local News 08 Jun 2021 | 05:04
Installing flags on overpasses like Route 17 is one of the things Marty Currid, Kurt Haugh, Oscar Giusto and Jack Collins do to keep U.S. flag awareness and respect in the eyes of the community. ( PHOTO PROVIDED) American Legion foursome mark decade of flag education This Flag Day, four members of American Legion Post 488 are marking 10 years of championing a cause to educate the community... Local News 09 Jun 2021 | 11:33
The June 3 ribbon cutting marking the official opening of the South Orange Family YMCA’s $2.9 million expansion. ( PHOTO COURTESY EC Media Group LLC) It’s official ... pool’s open! Five years after the South Orange Family YMCA bought the building it’s based in for future use, officials officially marked... Local News 09 Jun 2021 | 11:33
Paul Bamond, Jerold P OderSr., Councilman Rick Colon, Paul E Oder Sr., Jennifer Bamond, Councilwoman Mary Bingham, Charles Pakula, also attended Rita M Sussner. ( PHOTO SUBMITTED) Town council members present VFW with photograph Monroe. The Monroe Town Council members presented to the Mulligan-Eden Post 1573 an copy of an original WWII photograph taken... Local News 08 Jun 2021 | 04:22
State Police at Monroe June 5 Christopher Fulton, 36, of New York City, was charged with driving while intoxicated and with a blood-alcohol level... Police & Fire 07 Jun 2021 | 11:52
Woodbury Town Police May 23 Bernadette Rivera, 45, of New York City, was charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor, and released on an appearance... Police & Fire 07 Jun 2021 | 11:49
