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
The Green Team Realty associate brokers and agents toast each other on the firm’s first "Virtual Happy Hour" held last Friday, March 27. ( Provided photo) Office parties still possible with modern technology The Green Team Realty, with offices in Warwick and nearby Vernon, New Jersey, has been ahead of the curve with virtual weekly... Business 31 Mar 2020 | 03:38
RSVP 'maybe'? Coronavirus puts wedding industry on edge (AP) Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus... Business 31 Mar 2020 | 11:34
Photo provided by Justin Rodriguez Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus (left) and new Planning Commissioner Alan J. Sorensen. ( Photo provided by Justin Rodriguez) Alan J. Sorensen named Orange County’s Commissioner of Planning Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus this week named Alan J. Sorensen as the county’s Commissioner of Planning. His first... Business 11 Mar 2020 | 04:01
Kelsey Gurda with husband Brandon with their two children, Brayden, age 5, and Ethan, age 2. ( Provided photos) Ensuring the future of conservation The Orange County Land Trust has announced the creation of a new committee aimed at developing new conservation leaders and... Home 08 Mar 2020 | 04:16
No penalties until April for stores handing out plastic bags New York. (AP) New York state will wait until April 1 to penalize stores that violate a new ban on single-use plastic bags... Business 04 Mar 2020 | 02:06
Middletown. SUNY Orange earns military-friendly designation For the fifth time in eight years, SUNY Orange has been named to the nationwide list of military-friendly schools by Viqtory... Business 28 Feb 2020 | 03:28
Florida. Orange County Sports Club launches new website A new and improved website for Orange County Sports Club is now up and running at orangecountysportsclub.com. The website... Business 28 Feb 2020 | 03:18
Retail. Bye-bye plastic bags: ShopRite weighs in on plastic bag ban Bye-bye plastic bags: ShopRite weighs in on plastic bag ban This Sunday, the state of New York takes a giant leap toward a... Business 26 Feb 2020 | 08:24
Central Valley. New stores open at Woodbury Common Four new retailers have opened at the Central Valley outlets, and there are more to come. Louis Castel, known for its golf... Business 26 Feb 2020 | 08:13
