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
Rabbi Pesach led a special “Menorah Message, Meditation and Memorial.” Monroe Village Mayor Neil Dwyer and Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone stand beside him. ( Ryan Pearlman) From Jerusalem to Jersey City Listen to the lights. The Menorah has a modern-day message. Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, recalls the victory — 2158 years... Letters to the Editor 29 Dec 2019 | 06:55
Max Hershkowitz of Highland Mills lights a “Can-orah” candle at Colonial Lanes in Chester. ( Ryan Pearlman) Menorah lightings remember victims of Jersey City attack Chabad’s public menorah lightings this year included a special memorial for the victims of the Jersey City attack, and for... Local News 29 Dec 2019 | 05:47
Monroe Village Mayor Neil Dwyer and Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone light the “shamash” candle at the Monroe Menorah Lighting. “Shamash means the ‘servant candle,’ the one that lights the other candles,” explained Rabbi Pesach. “In the ‘human menorah’ the elected officials serve as the ‘shamash’ of the community. So, the ‘shamash’ lights the ‘shamash!’” ( Photos by Ryan Pearlman) 'A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness' Chabad’s public menorah lightings this year included a special memorial for the victims of the Jersey City attack, as well... Local News 24 Dec 2019 | 11:58
Members of Boy Scout Pack 440 as well as firefighters, police and first-responders take part in the Service of Remembrance. 'I remember' As they have every Sept. 11 for the last 17 years, people from across Monroe and other nearby place came to the village pavilion... Local News 12 Sep 2019 | 03:09