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
American Legion Post 488 in Monroe and American Legion Post 1573 in Harriman were the recipients of the proceeds from the recent Monroe Food Truck Festival. Presenting the proceeds at a recent Monroe Town Hall meeting were town officials Tony Cardone, Sal Scancarello, Rick Colon and Mary Bingham to American Legion Post 488 representatives Marty Currid, Kurt Haug and Paul Damond; and American Legion Post 1573 representatives Paul and Jerry Oser. Provided photo. Monroe. Supporting the work of veterans American Legion Post 488 in Monroe and American Legion Post 1573 in Harriman were the recipients of the proceeds from the... Local News 17 Nov 2021 | 09:26
The race for Monroe Town Board Incumbent Monroe Town Board members Mary Bingham and Rick Colon, both Democrats, are being challenged by Dorey Houle, a Republican... Local News 02 Nov 2021 | 11:14
‘Fiscal responsibility, accountability and best practices for the benefit of the taxpayer is THE priority’ Dear Town of Monroe community, Thank you all for the support and respect shown in the past few months in helping to re-elect... Letters to the Editor 25 Oct 2021 | 02:07
More than a score of helpers worked last weekend to remove nearly two tons of debris from Walton Lake. Pictured here area just some of the volunteers together with Chester Mayor John Thomas Bell and Town of Monroe Supervisor Tony Cardone. Photos provided by Ralph Pena and Andrew Lawrence and the Friends of Walton Lake. Making Walton Lake cleaner More than five months after Earth Day, April 22, a grass roots group of residents from Osseo Park in Monroe, in conjunction... Local News 29 Sep 2021 | 01:47
Pictured from left to right are: Monroe Town Councilman Sal Scancarello, Town Supervisor Tony Cardone, Town Councilman Mike McGinn, Sgt. Doug Krauss and Town Councilman Rick Colon. Not pictured: Town Councilwoman Mary Bingham. Photo provided by the Town of Monroe. Monroe. A man who made an impact The Monroe Town Board recognized Administrative Sergeant Doug Krauss for his contributions to the community at a recent Town... Local News 21 Sep 2021 | 09:07
The Town of Monroe congratulates Sgt. Doug Krauss on his recent retirement from the Monroe Police Department. “We sincerely appreciate Sgt. Krauss’ commitment to protect and serve over the past 20 years with both the New York City Police Department and Monroe Police Department,” Supervisor Tony Cardone said. “We wish him much health and happiness in his next chapter.” Pictured from left to right: Town of Monroe employees Ann Marie Morris, George Kydon, Helen Knickerbocker, Town Supervisor Tony Cardone, Sgt. Doug Krauss and Orange County Legislator Pete Tuohy. Photo provided by the Town of Monroe. Monroe. Thank you for your service, Sgt. Krauss Local News 25 Aug 2021 | 01:00
Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt and state Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar met Friday with Orange County Legislator Peter Tuohy, members of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and area small business owners, Village of Monroe Trustee Dorey Houle and Town of Monroe Supervisor Tony Cardone at the Empire Diner in Monroe. Provided photo. Monroe. Assemblyman and state Conservative chair meet with local business leaders Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt and New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar held a local small business meeting... Local News 07 Aug 2021 | 06:42
Pictured from left to right are: Jennifer Schnaars, Secretary to the Supervisor, Elizabeth Rowley, President and CEO, Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, Ann Marie Morris, Senior Center Director and Parks Department Head, Nicole Feller Lee, Director of Development & Communications, Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, and Tony Cardone, Town of Monroe Supervisor. Councilman Sal Scancarello was unavailable for the presentation. Photo provided by the Town of Monroe. Monroe. Town of Monroe donates $2,000 to Community Foundation The Town of Monroe recently present a check to the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan for money raised at the Town... Local News 04 Aug 2021 | 11:26
‘From every mountainside, let freedom ring’ Dear residents and community members, The Fourth of July is upon us and once again we are reminded of the freedoms and privileges... Letters to the Editor 30 Jun 2021 | 11:56
From left, Charlie Pakula, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Paul Campanella. Neuhaus awards citizens of the month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has recognized Paul Campanella and Charlie Pakula as June’s Citizens of the Month... Local News 07 Jun 2021 | 02:23
Town of Monroe update for May 2021 Warm weather and sunshine is upon us as is Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to the Summer season. While we enjoy... Local News 26 May 2021 | 01:02
This past Saturday, May 8, Jackson and Jerry McCoy, owners of McDonald’s in Monroe, welcomed several community members and local leaders for a tour of their newly renovated restaurant. The restaurant reopened to the public on Monday, May 10. Pictured here from left to right are: Village of Monroe Trustee Dorey Houle, Town of Monroe Supervisor Tony Cardone, and Jackson and Jerry McCoy, owners of the Monroe McDonald’s. Provided photo. Monroe. Big Mac-renovations at McDonald’s Local News 12 May 2021 | 03:46
Supervisor: ‘Thanks for doing your part’ Dear residents and community embers: As April and this year’s Earth Day celebration comes to a close, it is fitting to mention... Letters to the Editor 28 Apr 2021 | 01:16
The Monroe Historical Society dedicated an historic marker on Sunday, April 25, at the site of where the first Presbyterian service ever held in the town of Monroe took place off Reynolds Road under an apple tree on April 20, 1783. A month later, May 28, 1783, the framework of the church at Seamamville was raised. The plaque was donated by Joseph M. Dierna, the former president of Orange and Rockland Realty Corporation in Monroe who died Jan. 25, 2020. Picture at the historic marker’s unveiling are: Monroe Supervisor Tony Cardone, Monroe Village Trustees Dory Houle, Debbie Behringer and John Karl, Monroe Town Historian Jim Nelson, Monroe Mayor Neal Dwyer and Pastor Jonathan Hoeldtke. Photo by G. Carni. Monroe. Marking a moment in Monroe’s history (April 20, 1783) Local News 28 Apr 2021 | 11:38
