Dr. Jamee Goldstein of Monroe Pediatrics shows her happiness at receiving the first Pfizer vaccines available in Orange County on Dec. 21. Provided photos. ‘Believe in the science’ While Dec. 21 may seem like eons ago because everyone is looking forward and hopeful to what 2021 will bring, it was a big... Local News 28 Dec 2020 | 11:02
Photo illustrtion ‘The joy that helping another brings’ “Reimagined” is a buzzword used by many organizations this year, as they look to figure out how to provide the same community... Local News 20 Dec 2020 | 06:16
A Village of Monroe DPW crew member clears the sidewalks around the Millponds in Monroe last week after a storm dropped at least a foot of snow on the area. Photo by Sharon Scheer . Monroe. First Due Weather is back with its snow and winter weather forecasts The first major storm of the year dumped at least a foot of snow last week, a joyful occasion for thousands of kids who got... Local News 20 Dec 2020 | 05:53
Members of the Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scout Service Unit brightened up the downtown area of Village of Monroe with a special “Bringing Light to a Veteran’s Holiday” tree contest. Provided photos. Monroe. Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scouts’ ‘Bringing Light to a Veteran’s Holiday’ tree contest a success Members of the Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scout Service Unit brightened up the downtown area of Village of Monroe with a special... Local News 16 Dec 2020 | 10:10
Monroe Marketplace Vendor: FM Design signs. Provided photos Monroe. Monroe Marketplace has raised $20,000 for Sacred Heart Church Entering its fourth weekend, the Monroe Marketplace at 26 Still Road in the gym of the former Sacred Heart School, has already... Home 23 Nov 2020 | 02:15
Troops representing different age levels in the Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scout Community again assisted Monroe Food Pantry organizers with the preparation of annual Thanksgiving food boxes for those in need. Provided photos. Monroe. M-W Girl Scouts help Food Pantry prepare 75 Thanksgiving boxes Troops representing different age levels in the Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scout Community again assisted Monroe Food Pantry organizers... Local News 23 Nov 2020 | 09:48
Soldier Support Day a success The Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scout Community’s annual Soldier Support Day, held every November, was reimagined to be a socially... Local News 17 Nov 2020 | 04:34
Monroe. American Legion Post 488 dedicates new Barnett Hills Condo flagpole Members of Monroe-based American Legion Post 488 led a flag ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Barnett Hills Condominium... Local News 09 Nov 2020 | 06:58
The mechanical equipment for the South Orange Family YMCA’s new community pool has been delivered. South Orange Family YMCA’s new community pool projected to be completed in February There’s a big hole in the ground inside the South Orange Family YMCA, along with a mountain of dirt in its parking lot, all... Local News 04 Nov 2020 | 12:59
Lance Cpl. Patrick McCoy, U.S. Marines Soldier Support Day The Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scout Community will hold a “drive-thru, drop off” Soldier Support Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, from... Local News 02 Nov 2020 | 03:13
Voters wait on line Saturday morning at Monroe Town Hall to cast their votes. Photos by Nancy Kriz. Monroe. Neither ran, nor cold, nor stormy politics could thwart early voting Beginning last Saturday, Oct. 24, a steady stream of voters have lined up at Monroe Town Hall to take advantage of early... Home 28 Oct 2020 | 02:03
Flocking has become so popular there’s often five concurrent excursions taking place under the cover of darkness. Provided photos. ‘I’m from the PTA. Did you order some birds?’ By Nancy Kriz Judgment day for those pesky, unwanted Canada geese which populate the area is nearing, thanks to flocks of... Local News 21 Oct 2020 | 10:55
Colleen Pearce, the owner of Jay’s Deli in Highland Mills. Pay back If there ever was a silver lining to being ill with COVID-19, Colleen Pearce, owner of Jay’s Deli in Highland Mills, would... Local News 06 Oct 2020 | 09:25
If there’s a special request for a face covering, Samantha Larkin will figure out a way to make it a reality. Provided photos. Mask up A mask is quickly becoming that all-season, fashion-forward and required “must have” accessory to function in a COVID-19... Local News 31 Aug 2020 | 04:31
Districts are offering hybrid return to school models, meaning limited numbers of students are attending school in-person for only a handful of days during the week. How that works varies slightly district by district, for reasons that are presumably unique to each, such as student population and numbers of buildings. How is your school district reopening? Read its plan As school districts await Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision on how and when to open schools this week - which he may have announced... Home 03 Aug 2020 | 11:41
