Frustration mounts over limited vaccine availability, difficult registration process When eligibility for the COVID-19 availability expanded to include Phase 1B, demand abruptly outweighed supply in Orange... Local News 14 Jan 2021 | 05:17
Lighting the Menorah at Chabad’s Hanukkah Drive-in Experience in Chester were “people who are pillars of light during the darkness of the pandemic:” Dr. Jen Reich of Highland Mills, Chana Burston, CTeen leader Amir Mosker of Monroe; nurse Serach Callan of Goshen, Rabbi Pesach Burston, Chabad Cares coordinator Dr. Ira Kanis of Monroe, school teacher Alan Friedman of Pine Bush, County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Police Officer Michael Cohn of Warwick and paramedic/first responders Lee and Michelle Sentell of Monroe. Photos courtesy of Chabad of Orange County/Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston. Chabad hosts Covid safe, festive Chanukah Drive-In Experience The joy of getting together safely during the pandemic was palpable at Chabad’s “Hanukkah Drive-In Experience,” hosted by... Home 18 Dec 2020 | 03:19
On Dec. 15, volunteers arranged toys outside for pick-up for the fifth annual Toys for Military Tots drive sponsored by Orange County Community Radio WTBQ. Photo by Roger Gavan. ‘Out of every bad, good comes’ All records were broken. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, it was pick-up time for the fifth annual Toys for Military Tots drive sponsored... Local News 15 Dec 2020 | 07:47
The Orange County Health Department, in conjunction with the County’s Emergency Services Department and Horizon Family Medical Group, will provide COVID-19 testing at a variety of mobile locations during the month of December. Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels Orange County partners with Horizon Family Medical Group to provide COVID-19 testing The Orange County Health Department, in conjunction with the County’s Emergency Services Department and Horizon Family Medical... Local News 07 Dec 2020 | 07:00
Photo by Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels. Monroe. Toys for Military Tots is underway WTBQ’s fifth annual Toys for Military Tots Drive has begun. Help Santa deliver the new, unwrapped toys for children baby... Local News 02 Dec 2020 | 12:42
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor officially reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 11, following a $17 million dollar expansion project by the state. Pictured at the opening are: Richard Lay, chairman of the Purple Heart Honor Mission Board of Directors; Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus; Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul; State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid; and Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt. Provided photo. New Windsor. Newly renovated National Purple Heart Hall of Honor opens The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, located in New Windsor, is officially reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 11, following... Local News 11 Nov 2020 | 04:22
This photo is last year’s Toys for Military Tots Drive with everyone who contributed. It took place pre-pandemic so no one was required to wear masks or keep social distancing. File photo by Roger Gavan. WTBQ launches Fifth annual Toys for Military Tots drive Orange County Radio WTBQ’s fifth annual Toys for Military Tots Drive has begun and everyone is invited to help Santa deliver... Local News 20 Oct 2020 | 11:21
Ben Friedman, with the white beard, and his brother protest masking and social distancing in Kiryas Joel in May. Schools in Palm Tree cluster must shut down for two weeks Orange County has ordered all schools in the Village of Kiryas Joel and Town of Palm to shut down immediately for at least... Local News 06 Oct 2020 | 03:50
Regional pols react to MTA’s proposal to reduce West-of-Hudson rail service: ‘Unacceptable,’ ‘absolute madness,’ ‘unthinkable’ The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday, Aug. 26, adopted a doomsday plan if it did not receive as much as... Letters to the Editor 26 Aug 2020 | 07:57
Town has been presented with many obstacles 2020 has certainly proved to be a challenging year thus far for our state, country, and particularly our community. With... Letters to the Editor 12 Aug 2020 | 01:24
Wayback Burger owner Sushil Bhagudia is closely following all guidelines to keep his staff and customers safe. Tristate restaurants prepare for outdoor dining By Molly Colgan ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. Dining in the tristate area is getting kicked to the curb. Outdoor dining is now allowed... Local News 07 Jun 2020 | 06:15
Stock Photo Outdoor dining to be permitted as early as next week in Orange County Outdoor dining is permitted to reopen in New York’s Phase 2 regions, Gov. Cuomo announced Wednesday, June 3. The state provided... Local News 03 Jun 2020 | 04:20
Supervisor: 'Please stay positive, stay safe, stay healthy and stay home' May is here and with its arrival comes some promising news. The statewide closure ends on May 15th and we continue to plan... Letters to the Editor 13 May 2020 | 12:30
A medical worker takes a swab at a drive-through testing site off of Exit 17 on the Palisades Parkway on the border of Rockland and Orange counties. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Orange County now has more than 2,470 positive cases of coronavirus Orange County has more than than 2,470 positive cases of the coronavirus, according to the latest update provided by Orange... Local News 05 Apr 2020 | 01:20
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
