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
The testing site at Sussex County Community College in New Jersey, which is now closed. (Photo provided) Testing, testing, testing in the tristate area More than three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, people in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have “flattened the curve”... Local News 29 Jun 2020 | 11:30
Wayback Burger owner Sushil Bhagudia is closely following all guidelines to keep his staff and customers safe. Tristate restaurants prepare for outdoor dining By Molly Colgan ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. Dining in the tristate area is getting kicked to the curb. Outdoor dining is now allowed... Local News 07 Jun 2020 | 06:15
Helene Elizabeth Lane The forgotten few All is Quiet-calm-serene Normally, this would be great! Today, however, after many days of same None of us at Belle Reve are... Letters to the Editor 29 May 2020 | 11:15
Renee Burns spent a long spring training weekend with her West Milford High School lacrosse team in Florida this spring, before the season was canceled. She is headed to Monmouth University, where freshman orientation is still planned for early September. ( WMLAX) Roll with it 101: College-bound seniors ponder their future Isabella Sergent, a senior at Sparta High School, already has her roommate picked out and knows where she’ll be dorming when... Local News 28 May 2020 | 03:04
Make sure your face mask has a good fit I’ve spent a lifetime as an occupational health professional in industries where heavy-duty masks are often required. Lately... Letters to the Editor 27 May 2020 | 12:44
Toilet paper is back in stock at ShopRite in Chester, and stores everywhere. "That’s going to be true across the board," said John Sterman, professor of system dynamics at MIT Sloan School of Management. "It’ll take a little longer for things like eggs and milk and meat." ( Becca Tucker) Store manager: ‘Please buy only what you need’ Toilet paper, bottled water, flour, yeast, cleaning supplies, meat. “All the canned goods. From A to Z, they were just buying... Local News 08 May 2020 | 01:13
The real hoax To the Editor: Democrats and liberals need to get their facts straight. Donald Trump never said the virus was a hoax. What... Letters to the Editor 01 Apr 2020 | 12:36
Ludwig van Beethoven ( Wikipedia Commons) Happy birthday, Beethoven Milford. Kindred Spirits Arts Program says the announcement of its 19th season must wait. "To stay positive, many currently... Entertainment 01 Apr 2020 | 11:41
What ought we do in a crisis? There has been considerable local buzz in the local business community about the mandatory closings of Milford (and nationwide)... Letters to the Editor 25 Mar 2020 | 10:36
Continuum Healthcare employee Latoya Klein, left, helps resident Doris McGillick visit with loved ones virtually. ( Photo provided) Virtual visits help seniors stay connected For most of us, to say that COVID-19 has upended our lives would be putting it mildly. The cabin fever created by simultaneously... Local News 23 Mar 2020 | 06:50
Frozen apples in the Pennings' orchard following an ice storm. ( Photo provided) Local voices on climate change: 'You cannot deny it' If you don't believe in climate change, ask the farmer who never saw his father lose a crop to hail but has lost his own... Local News 13 Mar 2020 | 10:50
Lawsuits can drain a town dry Who says you can't fight city hall? A $40 parking ticket in Hamburg, N.J., ballooned into a $1.25 million settlement when... Local News 21 Feb 2020 | 02:53
The diet of Lent To the Editor: Feb. 26 marks the beginning of Lent, the period leading up to Easter, when devout Christians abstain from animal... Letters to the Editor 19 Feb 2020 | 07:04
Hudson Valley Honor Flight seeks veterans for spring flights Goshen. Hudson Valley Honor Flight is seeking veterans for its two spring flights taking place on Saturday, May 2, and Saturday,... Local News 05 Feb 2020 | 06:11
