Monroe firefighters raised this American flag high above Route 17M at the Mombasha firehouse last Friday to honor FDNY Lt. Brian Sullivan, a Monroe resident who died Aug. 10. Rest in peace, Lt. Sullivan On Friday, Aug. 16, I was never more proud to be a resident of Monroe. The Town and Village closed a few roads but opened... Letters to the Editor Aug 19 2019 | 01:05 PM
'Well done and thanks' Congratulations to those in The Village of Monroe responsible for cleaning up after the well-attended Village barbecue of... Letters to the Editor Aug 18 2019 | 01:37 PM
The artwork installation, painted on a the side of the Shortline Bus depot building in the center of village’s business district, depicts various scenes from around the village which will be familiar to local residents – the village hall, the bandshell, the movie theater, the waterfall and the Monroe-Woodbury Crusader. A picture's worth Building on the Quasquicentennial celebration of the Village of Monroe, Monroe Councilman Sal Scancarello recently commissioned... Local News Aug 15 2019 | 02:40 PM
According to Monroe Town Historian James Nelson, the Firemen’s Opera House was purchased by Mombasha Fire Co. in 1900 to house its firefighting equipment. Upstairs was the meeting rooms, which would be used for dances, lectures and later movies. The basement held a jail cell and was a village lockup. It did not get good marks from the state jail inspector. They would later build a separate building in the rear of the fire house for just a jail. The building dates back the mid 1800’s and served as Tin Shop and hardware store previously. The fire company moved to Route 17M in 1969 and the building would eventually become the Flynn Funeral Home. ( Photo courtesy of the Monroe Historical Society) Massive fires lead to creation of Village of Monroe In 1894, the Village of Monroe was incorporated within the Town of Monroe for a very practical reason – the residents needed... Local News Aug 15 2019 | 12:52 PM
Skoufis and Brabenec announce $9,710 for Monroe Free Library Skoufis and Brabenec announce $9,710 for Monroe Free Library Senator James Skoufis and Assemblyman Karl Brabenec announced... Local News Aug 15 2019 | 12:34 PM
Brian J. Sullivan ( Photo FDNY) Brian J. Sullivan Brian J. Sullivan of Monroe passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill.... Obituaries Aug 14 2019 | 07:58 PM
Museum Village in Monroe has Harry, one of three three complete mastodon specimens in the world, on permanent display. Mastodons were extinct elephant-like mammals who roamed the earth until about 10,000 years ago. Harry is honored guest at Monroe Chamber’s ‘Mastodon Mega-Mixer' on Aug. 14 People who are “just wild about Harry” can have a chance to meet Museum Village’s mastodon on Wednesday, Aug. 14 during the... Entertainment Aug 14 2019 | 03:55 PM
More than a Cup of Joe This coffee cup is on the sign for Javajo's Coffee bar, located on Millpond Parkway in Monroe. There were no entries for... Where In Clues Aug 14 2019 | 03:33 PM
Duvy Burston of Monroe has released a new song, "Searching for You," about "our own personal journey as we find our soul connection." ( Provided photos) Orange County teen releases new single about searching for meaning Often teenagers are searching to fill voids and find more meaning, and sixteen-year-old Duvy Burston of Monroe has a response... Local News Aug 14 2019 | 02:28 PM
Photo provided by Rich MondaOC Smash 8U Champions of USABL Summer Slam Tournament: In the back are Coach Mackenzie, Coach VanEtten and Coach Harawitz; in the middle row, from left to right, are Chris Grote, Kellen VanEtten, Ford Hayes, Nick MacKenzie, Kyle Lascano, Andrew Llewelyn and Michael Monda; and in front: Mason Malgieri, Jackson Frambach, Luke Harawitz, Hunter Leale and Rocco Fazio. ( Photo provided by Rich Monda) OC Smash 8U are champions of the USABL Summer Slam The OC Smash 8U travel team, a Monroe-based program for 5-9 year olds, hit the road on July 27 to compete in the USABL Summer... Sports Aug 14 2019 | 01:52 PM
Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland), state Sen. James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley), Aaron Fried, Harper's father and co-founder of HarperSmiles, and Monroe Town Supervisor Anthony Cardone announce the Governor has signed Harper's Law. ( Provided photo) Honoring Harper's legacy Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) stood with Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland), Monroe Town Supervisor Anthony... Local News Aug 14 2019 | 12:42 PM
This is a small sample of the very delicate artifacts in the new textile exhibit at Museum Village in Monroe. ( Provided photos) Museum Village opens new textile exhibit Museum Village will feature a collection of 19th century clothing items such as dresses, under garments, hats, shoes and... Entertainment Aug 13 2019 | 03:09 PM
The ShopRite of Monroe will host an in-store blood drive on Friday, Aug. 23, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. ( Photo illustration) ShopRite to host blood drive The ShopRite of Monroe, in partnership with the New York Blood Center, will host an in-store blood drive on Friday, Aug.... Local News Aug 13 2019 | 12:17 PM
Force FC G05 are the 2019 New York State champions, capturing the title on June 8, beating out FC Westchester at the HBC Complex in Long Island. Force FC G05 are the 2019 New York State champions Force FC G05 are the 2019 New York State champions, capturing the title on June 8, beating out FC Westchester at the HBC... Sports Aug 12 2019 | 07:52 PM
Hudson Valley Honor Flight veterans at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Hudson Valley Honor Flight seeks veterans for fall trip Hudson Valley Honor Flight is seeking veterans for its next trip on Saturday, Oct. 12. Departing from Stewart International... Local News Aug 12 2019 | 04:25 PM
