Open letter to residents We look back with nostalgia to Memorial Day 2002, remembering crowds all along the parade route of our village, rows of... Local News 09 May 2025 | 04:01
Central School District Budget proposed The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District is proposed a $236.7 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year at its Wednesday,... Local News 09 May 2025 | 12:54
New signage set for Stage Road Village Trustee John Karl III told the Village Board at its Tuesday, May 6, meeting, he has seen buses and tractor-trailers... Local News 09 May 2025 | 12:23
Local measles cases likely contracted while traveling in Belgium Measles was confirmed in three Orange County, N.Y. children under the age of five this week. According to the Orange County... Local News 09 May 2025 | 03:46
Pictured from from left to right are Monroe Town Justice Audra Schwartz, incumbent running for a third term; Bethany Stephens for Town Council; Maureen Richardson for Town Supervisor; and Luis Rivera for Town Council. Stephens, Richardson and Rivera are Democratic Primary candidates. All four candidates also will appear this November on the independent Preserve Monroe line. Preserve Monroe is a grassroots, independent line committed to protecting community’s character, encouraging responsible development and promoting transparency in local government. The Democratic primary is June 24. Provided photo. The Preserve Monroe slate Pictured from from left to right are Monroe Town Justice Audra Schwartz, incumbent running for a third term; Bethany Stephens... Local News 06 May 2025 | 09:59
Tina Vergara, owner and operator of Revive and Refresh in Milford, Pa. Local moms mean business It’s no secret that running a business is hard work. And doing so while being a raising a family is considerably harder.... Local News 06 May 2025 | 11:12
Can you help us with an upcoming story? Our newsroom has a few stories in the works, and we are looking for local sources to interview or survey. Are you a Vietnam... Local News 02 May 2025 | 04:52
Rosalie Cook. Photo provided. Monroe. Weichert, Realtors office and associate recognized for performance in March Weichert, Realtors announced that the Monroe sales office and a top-producing sales associate have been recognized for notable... Local News 02 May 2025 | 01:19
Joy Leon’s demonstration to an audience at the Liberty Farmers’ Market in 2024. Photo provided. FreshRX program available for Orange County residents Spring is here, and farmers’ market season is close behind. This summer, the FreshRx Produce Prescription Program, provided... Local News 02 May 2025 | 01:18
Family attendees and Orange County Department of Health staff at LEGOLAND. Photo provided. Goshen. Families with special needs celebrated at LEGOLAND New York Families from across Orange County came together at LEGOLAND New York for a day filled with joy, connection and community,... Local News 02 May 2025 | 01:31
Goshen. Orange County Junior Law Enforcement Academy announced The Orange County Sheriff’s Office calls future heroes and law enforcement enthusiasts to join the first Junior Law Enforcement... Local News 02 May 2025 | 11:26
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 During his State of the County remarks last week, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus outlined plans that could transform... Local News 30 Apr 2025 | 11:39
David Rabbitts Monroe. David Rabbitts announces run for Monroe Town Supervisor After a successful petitioning process, David Rabbitts officially announced his run for Monroe Town Supervisor on the Democratic... Local News 29 Apr 2025 | 04:37
Village of Woodbury’s lead agency status on annexation bid draws criticism Following the decision to declare the Village of Woodbury as lead agency on the review of Kiryas Joel’s petition to annex... Local News 29 Apr 2025 | 01:19
Monroe. Volunteers need to complete the Airplane Park build, beginning May 5 The Village of Monroe is calling all skilled and unskilled volunteers to help build a playground at the Airplane Park. Construction... Local News 29 Apr 2025 | 11:51
