New Yorkers use an estimated 23 billion plastic bags annually — each for about 12 minutes — and approximately 85 percent of this staggering total ends up in landfills, recycling machines, waterways and streets, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels. Shopping. Enforcement of New York’s plastic bag ban to start Oct. 19 The Department of Environmental Conservation will begin enforcement of the state’s ban on single-use plastic carryout bags... Local News 20 Sep 2020 | 01:13
A Monroe-Woodbury school bus, parked outside of the bus garage on Mine Road in Monroe, carries a sign asking for new drivers. Photo by Hanna Wickes. As schools open, districts take precautions to make the ride safe Schools across the country have had to adjust their operations in order to accommodate millions of students returning to... Local News 08 Sep 2020 | 03:56
Photo by Tiffany Tertipes on Unsplash. How to cast your ballot for the 2020 general election Two main concerns are weighing heavily on voters this election season: the risk of contracting Covid-19 at the polls on election... Local News 28 Aug 2020 | 12:43
ShopRite makes donation to families of war veterans Tom Urtz, vice president of operations for ShopRite Supermarkets Inc., presented a check for $250,000 to Dan O’Kane, president... Business 14 Aug 2020 | 02:37
Albany. Governor’s COVID-19 update The following is Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 update on Wednesday, Aug. 5: The total number of COVID hospitalizations continues... Local News 05 Aug 2020 | 07:51
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
Tuxedo Park administrators board the ‘Happy Bus’ Tuxedo Park School Administrators boarded the TPS “Happy Bus” on Friday, May 29, to deliver end-of-year gifts to graduating... Local News 17 Jun 2020 | 03:55
Maria Patrizio best choice for Family Court judge Maria Patrizio probably disagrees with me on many hot button political issues, but I am supporting her in the race for Orange... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 12:13
A coronavirus poem We live in a scary world today It’s different than before No more hugs kissing Our happiness gone away Like never before The virus... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 10:40
Senator James Skoufis donated convalescent plasma to the New York Blood Center, one month after recovering from coronavirus. Provided photo. Hudson Valley. Skoufis donates plasma This week, Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) donated convalescent plasma to the New York Blood Center, one month after... Local News 05 Jun 2020 | 01:53
Deerpark. Brabenec calls for restoration of legislative powers Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is calling for a return to established state government operations, processes... Local News 10 May 2020 | 11:38
The New York State Brewers Association will hold a virtual craft beer tasting on Saturday, May 2. This online tasting will feature four 90-minute tasting sessions, each one highlighting a different brewery. New York. State Brewers Association hosts virtual craft beer tasting event The New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) will hold a virtual craft beer tasting on Saturday, May 2. This online tasting... Local News 20 Apr 2020 | 07:22
"Louis the Frenchton" submitted to The Pike County Courier by Kristyn Looking for things to do with your dog while quarantined at home? The AKC is here to help To the Editor: I hope you’re staying safe! It’s a wild time right now, and everyone is uncertain, but one thing for sure is... Letters to the Editor 25 Mar 2020 | 11:30
Brush burning banned through May 14 The statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning began on March 16 and runs through May 14. Most wildfires occur in... Police & Fire 24 Mar 2020 | 06:35
