Last call for dry towns? New York weighs lifting post-Prohibition law that let towns keep booze bans New York towns and villages that have post-Prohibition bans on alcohol sales would be forced to lift such restrictions under... News 12 Apr 2024 | 04:47
Two candidates seek Conservative ballot line for NYS Senate District 42 The race for the District 42 NYS Senate seat is heating up. On the Democratic Party line, registered Democratic and Working... Local News 08 Apr 2024 | 03:13
Nina Giordani with James Skoufis at Women’s Recognition Night. ( Photo by Henry Smith) Skoufis honors Monroe resident as part of Women’s History Month State Senator James Skoufis (D-42) hosted his inaugural Women’s Recognition Night on Friday, March 22, in Middletown at Tapped... Local News 27 Mar 2024 | 11:25
County report finds no wrongdoing in StarCIO IT contract A special committee formed by the Orange County Legislature to investigate claims of nepotism within county government recently... Local News 06 Mar 2024 | 11:58
On Houle’s run I’m a registered Republican. I do not support Dorey Houle for NYS Senator. It’s interesting that Councilwoman Dorey Houle... Letters to the Editor 20 Feb 2024 | 10:55
Gun locks will be handed out this summer at parks in Woodbury. ( Photo courtesy of Woodbury Police Department) Woodbury PD to kickoff ‘Summer of Safety’ at area parks The Woodbury Police Department secured a $6,500 public safety grant last month that will be used this summer to educate residents... Police & Fire 06 Feb 2024 | 08:47
Support for Houle Please consider the following when you vote next November. Although religious participation has waned over the years, I’m... Letters to the Editor 19 Jan 2024 | 03:29
HR Commissioner Langdon Chapman and StarCIO owner Isaac Sacolick. FBI subpoenas records related to county IT contract On the heels of a recent report by State Sen. James Skoufis (D-42), chair of the State Senate Committee on Investigations... Local News 17 Jan 2024 | 12:22
Skoufis reacts to Governor Hochul’s third State of the State Address The Governor’s State of the State addressed topics that are vital to the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. I was... Letters to the Editor 10 Jan 2024 | 09:25
Highway Administration approves plan to build crash gate on I-84 In a joint statement, Senator James Skoufis (D-42), Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R-98), and Wawayanda Town Supervisor Denise... Home 29 Dec 2023 | 10:22
The proposed territory for the village of Seven Springs would have fallen in the area between Kiyas Joel and the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. ( Image by Google Maps) New village rules squeeze out Seven Springs proposal Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law legislation aimed at making it harder for groups to establish villages within... Local News 27 Dec 2023 | 11:01
Hochul signs bill aligning local elections with statewide races New York’s governor has signed into law a bill changing the state’s election calendar so that more local elections are timed... News 26 Dec 2023 | 10:02
Popular navigation apps fail local drivers during Dec. rainstorm Flooded roads in the Monroe-Woodbury area during a rainstorm are now as regular an occurrence as weekend traffic jams at... Local News 21 Dec 2023 | 03:43
Appreciating the moment The holidays are the time of year where it feels right to take a moment to slow down. To take time to share moments with... Letters to the Editor 21 Dec 2023 | 12:07
L-R: James Skoufis and Langdon Chapman. County to address nepotism allegations in New Year A report released earlier this month by the NYS Sen. James Skoufis alleging corruption on behalf of a political ally of Orange... Local News 20 Dec 2023 | 04:26