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Three cases of measles were confirmed in Orange County, N.Y.

Local measles cases likely contracted while traveling in Belgium

09 May 2025 | 03:46

Measles was confirmed in three Orange County, N.Y. children under the age of five this week. According to the Orange County Department of Health, all three children who contracted the virus recently traveled to Belgium.

The Department of Health does not believe the children were traveling together; they...

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#7, Max weeks brings the ball upfield in the first quarter

Wildcats defeat Crusaders

06 May 2025 | 03:16

On Wednesday, April 30, at Monroe Woodbury High School, the Crusaders hosted the Wildcats...

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“Orange County continues to improve and upgrade its County Parks, including safety improvements to bridges on the Trail, construction commencing on the Schunnemunk Trail, and the newly announced plans to transform the Camp LaGuardia property, all of which will further enhance quality of life for residents and visitors,” County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus said during his State of the County address. Photo by Henry Smith.

‘Orange County government is a well-oiled machine’

25 Apr 2025 | 12:42

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus delivered his State of the County address to a packed audience...

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Can you help us with an upcoming story?

02 May 2025 | 04:52

Our newsroom has a few stories in the works, and we are looking for local sources to interview or survey....

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Members of the Walton Lake clean up crew. Photo provided by Ralph Pena.

Monroe. Friends of Walton Lake invite you to assist with its annual lake clean up

26 Apr 2025 | 04:28

The Friends of Walton Lake (FOWL) would invite you to assist in their efforts to clean Walton Lake on...

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Village of Woodbury’s lead agency status on annexation bid draws criticism

29 Apr 2025 | 01:19

Following the decision to declare the Village of Woodbury as lead agency on the review of Kiryas Joel’s...

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Camp LaGuardia opened in 1918 as a women’s prison. During the Depression, New York City converted the property into a shelter for homeless men. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia called the the camp “a human repair shop.” The camp closed in 2007. Orange County, then lead by County Executive Ed Diana, purchased the property that year for $8.5 million. It has stood in ruin until now. Photos provided by Orange County/Open Space Institute.

Plans afoot for Camp LaGuardia

30 Apr 2025 | 11:39

During his State of the County remarks last week, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus outlined plans...

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Three cases of measles were confirmed in Orange County, N.Y.

Local measles cases likely contracted while traveling in Belgium

Wildcats defeat Crusaders

‘Orange County government is a well-oiled machine’

Can you help us with an upcoming story?

Monroe. Friends of Walton Lake invite you to assist with its annual lake clean up

Village of Woodbury’s lead agency status on annexation bid draws criticism

Plans afoot for Camp LaGuardia

Central Valley. Monroe-Woodbury blanks Valley Central 27-0 in league flag football contest

Monroe. Volunteers need to complete the Airplane Park build, beginning May 5