Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... News 18 Jan 2022 | 11:59
Requesting a central county Covid testing site Last week, at the first Chester Town Board meeting of 2022, the board unanimously passed my motion to send a letter to Governor... Letters to the Editor 17 Jan 2022 | 02:12
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined with officials from the villages of Chester, Washingtonville, Monroe, and Woodbury on Thursday to announce the $400,000 initiative. Skoufis and four mayors announce “Redefining Our Downtowns” initiative Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined with officials from the villages of Chester, Washingtonville, Monroe, and... Local News 15 Jan 2022 | 03:12
New Year’s message As a new year begins, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2022 as well as share a ‘year in review’... Letters to the Editor 30 Dec 2021 | 01:35
County to distribute free masks and hand sanitizer December 28 Orange County’s Emergency Management Office will be handing out free masks and hand sanitizer to businesses and residents... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 05:45
State Sen. James Skoufis stands with Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (left) and officials from the Village of Harriman, including Mayor Lou Medina, Trustee Wayne Mitchell and Deputy Mayor Carol Schneider. Photo provided by the Office of Senator James Skoufis. ‘The state must act’ Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) gathered with local officials in Harriman on Tuesday, Dec. 21, calling for the DOT... Local News 21 Dec 2021 | 11:49
Orange County Commissioner of Health Dr. Irina Gelman. Photo provided. Dr. Gelman gives the 411 on COVID-19 boosters Can I really get any booster shot – is it safe to mix? Is it recommended that I get the same brand booster that I got for... Local News 14 Dec 2021 | 11:11
On Dec. 13 state, county and local officials, Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, MSgt. Sara Pastorello, Pete and Laura Rollins, WTBQ Station owner Frank Truatt and Manager Taylor Sterling, representatives of local businesses, veterans organizations and other volunteers pose with Santa and the arranged toys placed outside for pick-up for the sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive. Photo by Roger Gavan. Toys for Military Tots. ‘God bless us every one’ It was pick-up time for the sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive sponsored by Orange County Community Radio WTBQ (1110... News 14 Dec 2021 | 10:46
CTeen Director Chana Burston (center), Rabbi Pesach Burston and State Sen. James Skoufis with CTeen Members who received the Empire Award from the senator. Photos by Michael Hoffman Monroe. Senator Skoufis presents Chabad Teen group with Empire Award Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently presented an Empire Award to CTeen of Chabad of Orange County, an enrichment... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 11:29
Financial help. Homeowner Assistance Fund can help residents behind on their mortgage, property taxes and certain utilities Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that New York State has launched its Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF),... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 11:20
Maple syrup from Finding Home Farms Sugarhouse. Photo provided by Orange County Tourism. Shop local for the holidays Holiday shopping can be hectic, but it’s also a great opportunity to support Orange County businesses and to thank them for... Business 23 Nov 2021 | 02:01
State storm relief funding now available for Orange County homeowners Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that up to $2 million in emergency funding will be made available to eligible homeowners... Local News 17 Nov 2021 | 12:22
Crusading Philippino-American journalist Maria Angelita Ressa, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, has connections to Orange County - her siblings all graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School. ‘She’s four foot nothing and braver and stronger than someone eight feet tall’ The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 jointly to crusading journalists Maria Ressa of... Local News 10 Nov 2021 | 07:42
Photo illustration by NeONBRAND on Unsplash. Goshen. Neuhaus recommends reducing county’s tax levy by additional $2.5 million Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus recommended to the Orange County Legislature this week to reduce the county’s tax... Local News 10 Nov 2021 | 05:41
Orange County to participate in Operation Green Light in support of local veterans In anticipation of November’s Veterans Day holiday, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that the front... News 10 Nov 2021 | 01:08
