Historical Society invites public on an interactive journey of railroad history From the 1860s through the late 1930s, nearly every municipality across Orange County could be reached by rail. The county... Entertainment 20 Feb 2024 | 04:48
The “Gloria Rocket” carrying mail. Greenwood Lake to celebrate its rocket roots Saturday On Saturday, Feb. 24, a presentation by Greenwood Lake history researcher Stephen Gross will relate how a trio of men collaborated... Entertainment 19 Feb 2024 | 02:55
Regarding ‘Platt defends his freedom’ It was good to see the story of Platt, a free Black man in 1797 New York/New Jersey who was pursued by his former enslaver,... Letters to the Editor 14 Feb 2024 | 10:37
Jack Sepulveda and Amanda Rivera. ( Photo courtesy of Tim Mitts) First wedding in over a century takes place at Rest Haven For the first time in over a century, Monroe’s Rest Haven was the site of wedded bliss as Amanda Rivera married Jack Sepulveda... Local News 14 Feb 2024 | 10:02
Sugar Loaf: A struggle for the land and soul of the historic hamlet The legitimate Sugar Loaf Historical Society, which has never requested nor used taxpayer funds for anything, was shocked... Letters to the Editor 13 Feb 2024 | 06:33
Ontario & Western Railway Historical Society resumes monthly meetings The Ontario & Western Railway Historical Society, an organization with strong roots in Middletown extending back to the 1960s,... Local News 16 Jan 2024 | 03:58
A 2023 Thank You I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season as we enter the new year. With the final hours of 2023 at hand, I... Letters to the Editor 01 Jan 2024 | 01:26
Watch out for the hoop snake! Sugar Loaf: mountain of mystery, hamlet of history When most New Yorkers think of Sugar loaf, they think of crafts shops nestled on a tiny Main Street. A rapidly dwindling... Entertainment 19 Dec 2023 | 10:30
According to Prizgintas, more than 250 people attended the toy train event. ( Photo courtesy Alex Prizgintas) From historian to musician, Orange County native keeps a busy schedule Coming off from a wildly successful “Legacy Toy Train” show last weekend, Alex Prizgintas will take on a new role this coming... Entertainment 06 Dec 2023 | 12:45
Henry Lawrence Burnett. History lecture to focus on Lincoln assassination legal case History and Lincoln buffs take note! On December 9, at 1 p.m. Paul Ellis Graham will be hosting an engaging history program... Entertainment 27 Nov 2023 | 02:05
Woodbury Historical Society President Alex Prizgintas displays some vintage model trains. Woodbury Historical Society dives into the legacy of toy trains From state parks to model trains, the Woodbury Historical Society features a variety of programs sure to delight local history... Entertainment 17 Nov 2023 | 01:24
Historian Ronnie Coffey will share her extensive knowledge of local park history. Uncovering history in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks On Sunday, November 12, at 2 p.m., join Ronnie Coffey with the Woodbury Historical Society as she explores the storied past... Entertainment 27 Oct 2023 | 04:49
Don’t miss Goshen Ghost Tours Fridays and Saturdays through Halloween This summer you may have noticed groups of people strolling down Main Street on clear weekend nights, taking time to stop... Entertainment 03 Oct 2023 | 07:18
Sterling Forest. ( Photo courtesy the NYS Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation) Friends of Sterling Forest announce two guided hikes The Friends of Sterling Forest (FSF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works to protect and preserve the many treasures... Entertainment 26 Sep 2023 | 04:22
Photo by Pierre Bamin on Unsplash. Newburgh. Learn to use a quill pen this weekend at Washington’s Headquarters Gen. George Washington and his aides-de-camp wrote more than 1,000 letters and orders with a quill and ink while at Hasbrouck... Local News 25 Jul 2023 | 02:58