Rabbi Pesach Burston distributes some Chanukah goodie packages to students at Chabad Hebrew School. They contained a dreidel popper, a dreidel, chocolate coins and a Chanukah treat. There will be lots of swag and goodies that will be distributed at the Chabad community Chanukah events. Provided photos. Celebrating the start of the festival of lights Chanukah begins just after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and they share some things in common. Chanukah, the Jewish festival... Local News 23 Nov 2021 | 01:14
The Town of Monroe honored longtime volunteer John Battaglia at the Oct. 18th Town Board Meeting for his 21 years of dedicated service to the Monroe Joint Parks & Recreation Commission. John spent six of those years as Board Chair. He is pictured here with his wife Carol and members of the Town Board and Village Mayor Neil Dwyer. “We gratefully acknowledge John’s commitment to making an impact in the Town of Monroe,” the board said. Provided photo. Monroe. Town honors John Battaglia, longtime Parks and Recreation Commission volunteer Local News 29 Oct 2021 | 04:10
Village of Monroe Mayor Neil Dwyer: “Please remember our parks are for all to enjoy and they are a treasure to protect.” Message from the mayor: ‘Community first’ Dear neighbors, As a community, we can together each play a small part in keeping our village beautiful and safe for everyone... Letters to the Editor 27 Jul 2021 | 04:51
Photo by David Everett Strickler on Unsplash. Monroe’s Memorial Day Parade returns Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Village of Monroe is honored to announce this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 30,... Letters to the Editor 12 May 2021 | 02:40
Kiryas Joel hopes to build a 1/3-mile roadway on recently acquired land to create a shortcut to Route 17 for its residents and to alleviate congestion on Village of Monroe streets. The stretch of the roadway that Kiryas Joel wants to build now would run from Route 208 – which has an exit off Route 17 - to Schunnemunk Road, a narrow twisting town road that leads to a bridge that crosses over Route 17 into Kiryas Joel. Short cut proposed to alleviate traffic congestion Kiryas Joel hopes to build a 1/3-mile roadway on recently acquired land to create a shortcut to Route 17 for its residents... Local News 31 Mar 2021 | 12:35
Village of Monroe adopts 38 recommendations for the ‘reinvention’ the police department The Village of Monroe has adopted 38 recommendations for the state-mandated “reinvention” of its police department. Governor... Local News 24 Mar 2021 | 10:01
Monroe. Village issues draft recommendations for police reforms The Village of Monroe has issued draft recommendations for the state-mandated “reinvention” of its police department. Gov.... Local News 17 Mar 2021 | 01:34
People ‘want police officers to be part of the community’ Alarmed by police-involved deaths and racially biased law enforcement in New York and elsewhere, Governor Andrew Cuomo has... Local News 05 Jan 2021 | 08:38
‘God Bless them all’ Each year, Americans come together on November 11 to honor our military veterans, the men and women who served our nation... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2020 | 01:30
Monroe. Village of Monroe seeks volunteers for the Joint Parks and Recreation Commission The Village of Monroe Board of Trustees is seeking village residents to fill vacancies on the Monroe Joint Parks and Recreation... Local News 16 Oct 2020 | 02:24
The 911 Memorial at the Mill Ponds in Monroe. Photos by William Dimmit. A community that nevers forget On a beautiful September evening, Monroe held a Community Service of Remembrance in honor of the victims of the 911 terrorist... Local News 13 Sep 2020 | 03:41
The Sept. 11 commemoration plaque in the Village of Monroe. Monroe to host virtual 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Service Dear Neighbors and Friends, I hope this note finds everyone well; the school year is beginning for many, and our lives are... Local News 10 Sep 2020 | 09:33
Seven mayors and supervisors ask the governor to reconsider containment zone for the Town of Palm Dear Governor Cuomo: As local leaders in Orange County, ours is not an easy row to hoe. Not only are we dealing with people... Letters to the Editor 04 Apr 2020 | 11:17
Governor postpones village elections Governor postpones village elections In an effort to keep New Yorkers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M.... Home 16 Mar 2020 | 07:08
What to expect in 2020 Mayor Neil Dwyer Village of Monroe Q. What do you expect during 2020 in terms of growth and/or development? Are there local... Local News 02 Jan 2020 | 12:39
