Aaron Tirpack, left, and Joe Clark preparing to handle the remains of someone who died of Covid-19. Tirpack lost 25 pounds during the pandemic; Clark ended up in the hospital thinking he was having a heart attack. ( Patricia Ferguson) The mad dash to keep society functioning Frontline workers like doctors, nurses, and grocery store employees have rightly been applauded for risking their health... Business 31 Jul 2020 | 01:19
An older woman tries out a firearm at Master Class Shooters Supply in Monroe, N.Y. (Photo by Rose Miller) People of all walks invest in ‘the great equalizer’ More Americans bought a gun in June than in any month on record, and it’s not just the usual repeat customers. The gun binge,... Local News 24 Jul 2020 | 12:42
Monroe. Move Physio offers safe pain treatment during pandemic Move Physio, which offers physical therapy for pain-free movement and maximum performance levels, is committed to keeping... Business 17 Jul 2020 | 03:39
Source: www.chesteragcenter.com Chester. Love fresh local organic food? The Chester Agricultural Center (CAC) Farm Store is live. In response to COVID-19, CAC created an online store which allows... Business 14 Jul 2020 | 12:40
Monroe. ¡Bienvenidos! Bubbakoo’s Burritos is coming to Monroe Bubbakoo’s Burritos, a casual Mexican fast food restaurant chain that features a “build your-own-burrito option” is starting... Business 08 Jul 2020 | 02:56
Bob Maxwell, co-owner of Style Counsel in Warwick, N.Y., which has been doing brisk business since retail stores were allowed to reopen with safety measures. (He took his mask off momentarily for the photo.) (Photo by Becca Tucker) Shopkeepers reopen to healthy, even record, sales The future of local retail? “That’s a good one,” laughs Bob Maxwell in his baritone, before excusing himself as “the quiet... Business 01 Jul 2020 | 05:06
Warwick. ShopRite kicks off 12th annual veterans fund raiser ShopRite’s 12th annual Veterans Fundraising Campaign, held at 35 stores throughout New York and New Jersey, will return Sunday,... Business 23 Jun 2020 | 03:58
The new logo for WGHT. Warwick. WTBQ sister radio station in New Jersey now both AM and FM Last year Frank Truatt, owner of radio station WTBQ (AM 1100//FM 93.5) based in Warwick, and Station Manager Taylor Sterling... Business 02 Jun 2020 | 10:39
One of our first entries. Robin bought a lilac bush from Tom’s Greenhouse in Goshen, N.Y., in honor of her mother. “She liked to bring lilacs in the house on the dining room table. When I went to Tom’s Greenhouse last week, I was looking for colorful flowers to plant. This lilac bush took me by surprise when I saw it,” writes Robin. “I love it and it is growing beautifully. Tom’s Greenhouse had everything I needed to plant it.” Win $50 for shopping locally The contest is officially open: we’re rewarding our readers a $50 gift card for shopping locally every week through July.... Local News 04 Jun 2020 | 05:33
Pennings Farm Market in Warwick ( Provided photo) Orange County farms and markets remain open for essential grocery items and produce The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many of us live and do business. The aggressive virus’s effects on local businesses... Business 10 May 2020 | 02:33
Florida. ShopRite launches #EssentialThanks campaign ShopRite has kicked off a campaign to thank the important health-care workers, first responders and supermarket associates... Business 04 May 2020 | 05:09
Goshen. Catholic Charities to hold fund raiser online In light of the ongoing COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster will hold... Business 04 May 2020 | 04:07
The 17-Forward-86 coalition is comprised of business, labor, environmental and community leaders. It was established in 2017 with the goal of improving mobility in the region, now comprised f more than 200 members of economic development groups, community organizations, construction trades, tourism groups and energy companies representing thousands of individuals who share a common vision for expanding the capacity of Route 17 to ensure the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills. One road leads to another During these uncertain times, the people of New York State have benefitted from Gov. Cuomo’s leadership and that of our federal,... Home 27 Apr 2020 | 07:49
Survey paints stark picture for Hudson Valley nonprofits Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations are reeling financially because of the COVID-19 economic shutdown. For many, this... Business 27 Apr 2020 | 04:23
"Channel 7 Eyewitness News came by to interview me about our unique partnership and what we’re doing for the community," said Mohawk House owner Steve Scro. ( Photo provided) Mohawk House gets attention for its innovative pop-up market Straus News, which publishes the Sparta Independent, Township Journal, Advertiser News North, Advertiser News South, and... Local News 21 Apr 2020 | 09:43
