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The Village of Kiryas Joel withdrew its petition to annex Ace Farm from the Town and Village of Woodbury.

The Village of Kiryas Joel withdrew its petition to annex Ace Farm from the Town and Village of Woodbury. ( Pixabay photo.)

News. Woodbury mayor doubtful this is last time annexation attempt is made.

Village of Kiryas Joel withdraws petition to annex Ace Farm

31 Jul 2026 | 04:03

The Village of Kiryas Joel withdrew its petition to annex Ace Farm from the Town and Village of Woodbury. Woodbury Village Mayor Andrew Giacomazza, who announced the news at a recent village board meeting, expressed doubt that this would be the last time a petition is made to annex the land.

“I don’t...

Local legislators, law enforcement leaders and others gather at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to announce the extension of death gamble benefits.

Local legislators, law enforcement leaders and others gather at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to announce the extension of death gamble benefits. ( Photo provided.)

New legislation enables surviving families of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs and correction officers to receive full pensions

31 Jul 2026 | 01:59

New legislation will allow surviving spouses or children of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs or...

A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker

A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker

ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise

28 Jul 2026 | 01:25

On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove.

“ICE executed...

A screenshot of surveillance video shows a car crashing into a house in Monroe in the early mornings hours of July 26.

A screenshot of surveillance video shows a car crashing into a house in Monroe in the early mornings hours of July 26. ( Provided by H&F Communications.)

Car crashes into home in Monroe

29 Jul 2026 | 01:07

Village of Monroe police continue to investigate what caused a car to plow into a home in the early morning...

A foul odor has permeated the air around Airplane Park in Monroe on and off for decades.

A foul odor has permeated the air around Airplane Park in Monroe on and off for decades. ( Photo by Christina Scotti.)

Supervisor says Airplane Park odor relief could finally be within reach

29 Jul 2026 | 04:27

Town of Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson announced last week that officials in South Blooming Grove...

Monroe Village police were called to a recent Monroe Town Board meeting, following a heated argument between the supervisor and councilmembers.

Monroe Village police were called to a recent Monroe Town Board meeting, following a heated argument between the supervisor and councilmembers. ( Pixabay photo.)

Police called to town meeting as arguments ensue between supervisor and councilmembers

29 Jul 2026 | 10:43

A heated argument at a recent Monroe Town meeting caused the police to be called in.

The dispute centered...

Tangent performs at Pennings 40th Anniversary Party this weekend.

Tangent performs at Pennings 40th Anniversary Party this weekend. ( Photo provided.)

Music for the Week: Enjoy performances from Tangent, Tom Clancy, Pynk Floid and more

27 Jul 2026 | 01:27

Saturday, Aug. 1

The Lakeside Farmers Market at Greenwood Lake Winstanley Park, 133 Windermere Ave., welcomes...

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