Orange County Deputy Budget Director Gretchen Riordan, Budget Director Deb Slesinski, County Executive Steven Neuhaus and Commissioner of Finance Kerry Gallagher at the Sept. 26 meeting of the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages and Cities at the Erie Hotel and Restaurant in Port Jervis. ( Photo courtesy of Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus) Orange County Executive Neuhaus presents proposed 2024 county budget Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus released the highlights of his proposed $923,069,885 2024 county budget — originally... Home 03 Oct 2023 | 07:10
Sen. Skoufis awards $140,000 to RCLS and member libraries within his senate district. Sen. Skoufis announces $140K in library funding State Sen. James Skoufis (D-42) joined members of the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) and local officials at Washingtonville’s... News 03 Oct 2023 | 06:44
Local family seeks hair-raising help for ‘The Great Cut 2024’ For almost 20 years, Soney Frommeyer has been growing, cutting, and donating her hair to organizations such as Locks of Love,... News 02 Oct 2023 | 09:06
Mario Acosta of Chester and John Cronin of Newburgh are part of the East Coast Dough Boys, a WWI reenactment group. ( Photos courtesy Orange County government.) County hosts ceremony to honor 40 residents who died on same day during WWI Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and the county’s Veterans Service Agency (VSA) hosted a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 29,... Home 02 Oct 2023 | 10:39
I-84 West from Middletown. ( Image by Google Maps) I-84 bus crash highlights flaws in highway design On Thursday, September 21, a devasting bus accident took the lives of two adults and left five students in critical condition.... News 27 Sep 2023 | 12:33
Karolina Rivera-Osorio’s official NASA portrait ( Photo courtesy of Karolina Rivera-Osorio) Monroe resident shoots for the stars Monroe resident Karolina Rivera-Osorio knows many things. She knows how to assist NASA engineers as they seek to colonize... Home 27 Sep 2023 | 01:02
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties recognized as ‘Superior Performer’ Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs as a “Superior Performer” for... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 09:17
Orange County Audubon Society donates ‘Birding Backpacks’ to libraries Over the past few years, the number of kids and families enjoying birdwatching is increasing as they learn to identify and... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 09:10
An aerial rendering of Woodbury Common’s proposed layout. Woodbury Common announces big changes ahead Woodbury Common Premium Outlets recently gave some insight into the future of this retail hub. The plans include adding new... Home 22 Sep 2023 | 01:07
Marc Citrin Marc Citrin beats incumbent to become Tuxedo Park mayor Three months after they went to the polls, Tuxedo Park residents finally have a new mayor. Marc Citrin, who challenged incumbent... Local News 21 Sep 2023 | 02:20
Narcan nasal spray. Orange County to hold Fentanyl Awareness and Narcan training event On September 29, the Orange County government will be holding a Fentanyl Awareness presentation and panel discussion, followed... News 20 Sep 2023 | 12:39
Jefferson Silva DeJesus wins this Bullriding Rodeo with over 8 seconds on the bull. He was the only athlete to qualify of the 17 entrants. ( Photo by Henry Smith) Stampede Bullriding Rodeo Held at Orange County Fairgrounds On Sunday, September 3, bull rider Jefferson Silva DeJesus won the annual Stampede Bullriding Rodeo held at the Orange County... Entertainment 20 Sep 2023 | 10:49
Scenes from last year’s Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Greenwood Lake. ( Photo courtesy of Frank Justo Photography) Special Olympics Polar Plunge comes to Woodbury next month Gather your family, grab your friends and double-dare your co-workers to take part in this year’s Orange County Special Olympics... Home 19 Sep 2023 | 04:49
State Board of Elections warns voters of BOE impersonators The New York State Board of Elections is asking voters to be aware of individuals going door-to-door impersonating local... Home 15 Sep 2023 | 12:54
Music for Humanity seeks entrants into this year’s songwriting contest. The deadline to submit an original song is Nov. 19. Two contests supporting music education are underway at Music for Humanity’s website Music for Humanity seeks entrants into this year’s songwriting contest. With registration underway for Music for Humanity’s... Home 12 Sep 2023 | 04:49