Julia Corsi of Vernon Township High School models the dress she’ll be wearing to the prom this year (Photo provided) The fight for the right to prom night Senior prom is a staple of the high school experience. It’s the highlight of every teen-based TV show, book, or movie — an... Local News 19 Apr 2021 | 12:48
Skoufis secures record funding for local governments State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced this week that he has secured what he called was record-breaking funding... Home 14 Apr 2021 | 04:54
Dr. Neil Maher is a Professor and Master Teacher in the Federated History Department at NJIT-Rutgers University in Newark. Provided photo Webinar. SUNY Orange hosts virtual Earth Day program The last in the SUNY Orange Earth Month Lecture Series will take place on, appropriately, Earth Day, Thursday, April 22.... Local News 14 Apr 2021 | 03:59
Monroe. News in brief Monroe Clean Sweep Saturday, April 24 is Operation Clean Sweep Day in the Town of Monroe when volunteers help business owners... Local News 14 Apr 2021 | 12:41
Firefighters with the Warwick Fire Department T-633 and with the Monroe Fire Department T-538 attend funeral services for former Chester Fire Chief Joseph Verbert Jr., who passed away on Tuesday, April 6, at his residence in Chester. He was 91 years old. He was a member of the Walton Engine & Hose Co. for 73 years. He also was fire commissioner for Chester Fire District and Orange County Fire District 9 coordinator during his years of service. Photo provided by the Warwick Fire Department. Chester. Honoring past Chester Fire Chief Joseph Verbert Jr. Police & Fire 13 Apr 2021 | 04:29
Marilyn McIntosh (left) the executive director of the Monroe Free Library, and Patricia Shanley, president of the Board of Trustees. File photo. Monroe Free Library director to retire Marilyn McIntosh, the executive director of the Monroe Free Library for the last 37 years, is retiring at the end of the... Local News 13 Apr 2021 | 03:57
Photo News file photo of George F. Baker High School in Tuxedo. Tuxedo. Advisory committee to interview seven candidates for Tuxedo School Superintendent Members of a Tuxedo citizens advisory committee will interview seven candidates next week to lead a “unique” school district... Local News 13 Apr 2021 | 03:45
Finding Your Visual Voice: A four-part workshop on May 12, 19, 26 and June 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. $65/members, $80/non-members. For ages 18 and over. Teaching artist Jill Ziccardi. Zoom. Arts Mid-Hudson offering virtual workshops Whether you’re interested in writing, painting, collage, calligraphy, or marketing your work, Arts Mid-Hudson has a Zoom... Entertainment 13 Apr 2021 | 02:36
A portrait of Rebecca Gratz by Thoma Sully. Wikipedia Public Domain. According an online article by Dianne Ashton from the Jewish Women’s Archives: “Rebecca Gratz believed that with an ‘unsubdued spirit’ she could overcome all of life’s difficulties. A pioneer Jewish charitable worker and religious educator, Gratz established and led America’s first independent Jewish women’s charitable society, the first Jewish Sunday school, the Philadelphia Orphan Asylum and the first Jewish Foster Home in Philadelphia. She surmounted the grief caused her by the deaths of many family members and loved ones, confronted Christian evangelism and became a civic leader. Gratz’s accomplishments grew out of her own indomitable spirit and her commitments to both Judaism and America.” Zoom. The histories of the first Jewish immigrants to America Albert Wisner Public Library will host a virtual program on the early history of Jewish immigrants to the Americas on Thursday,... Entertainment 13 Apr 2021 | 01:33
FEMA to provide assistance with funeral costs for COVID-19-related deaths Families that experienced the death of a loved one due to COVID-19 may be eligible for up to $9,000 in funeral assistance... Local News 12 Apr 2021 | 12:29
Monroe Fire District Date Time Type Location March 28 6:08 a.m. Transformer Fire Elm 28 7:02 a.m. Wires... Police & Fire 11 Apr 2021 | 03:09
State to pay property taxes on Goosepond State Park Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that he secured a provision in the 2021-2022 state budget requiring the... Local News 06 Apr 2021 | 02:46
Joseph Schwartz gets off a shot in the first half. ( PHOTO BY WILLIAM DIMMIT) Crusaders top Kingston in boys’ soccer On a windy and rainy afternoon the Crusaders hosted the Tigers of Kingston in an important AA league match up. The Crusaders... Sports 06 Apr 2021 | 01:33
Planning Board: Apartments will have no adverse effects on environment The Village of Monroe Planning Board, has determined that the proposed Spring Hill Rental Apartments will not have a significant... Local News 05 Apr 2021 | 04:47
Monroe resident Kaseyan Serrano became the 250,000th individual to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City last week. Provided photo. Monroe. ‘It is OK to be vaccinated’ On Wednesday, March 24, Kaseyan Serrano became the 250,000th individual to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Jacob Javits... Local News 30 Mar 2021 | 08:50
