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The former Pep Boys warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in Chester Industrial Park. Photo: Sammie Finch

ICE buys Chester warehouse for use as immigrant detention facility

13 Feb 2026 | 03:27

Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased the warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in the Village of Chester for the purpose of housing immigration detainees, the federal law enforcement agency confirmed Friday.

“ICE purchased a facility in Chester, New York,” a spokesperson for ICE said in a statement....

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Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage

09 Feb 2026 | 03:33

Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical”...

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ESU Black History Month speaker

11 Feb 2026 | 12:35

East Stroudsburg University has announced that this year’s Black History Month keynote speaker will be...

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Skoufis and Mitts agree to run positive race

11 Feb 2026 | 12:24

State Sen. James Skoufis and challenger Tim Mitts have publicly agreed to run a race for the 42nd Senate...

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From left: Village of Mayor Neil Dwyer, Lt. Timothy Young, Chief Darwin Guzman and NYS Assemblyman Chris Eachus. ( Photo provided)

Village thank you to Eachus

11 Feb 2026 | 07:28

The Village of Monroe would like to acknowledge and thank Assemblyman Chris Eachus for his support and...

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NYS develops new online resource

11 Feb 2026 | 07:12

The New York State Office of Mental Health recently announced the launch of a survey to inform a new...

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Fuller Moon Festival in Warwick. ( Photo provided.)

Municipal Tourism Grants

11 Feb 2026 | 06:45

Orange County Government was awarded 27 Municipal Tourism Grants in 2025, supporting local events, celebrations,...

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