The Village of Kiryas Joel withdrew its petition to annex Ace Farm from the Town and Village of Woodbury. ( Pixabay photo.) Village of Kiryas Joel withdraws petition to annex Ace Farm The Village of Kiryas Joel withdrew its petition to annex Ace Farm from the Town and Village of Woodbury. Woodbury Village... Local News 31 Jul 2026 | 04:03
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 New legislation will allow surviving spouses or children of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs or correction officers... Local News 31 Jul 2026 | 01:59
Monroe Village Police spoke about their call to a town meeting. ( Pixababy photo.) Village police address call to town meeting Monroe Village Police Chief Darwin Guzman and Lieutenant Timothy Young spoke with The Photo News about their agency’s recent... Local News 31 Jul 2026 | 12:25
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 Town of Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson announced last week that officials in South Blooming Grove have told her they... Local News 29 Jul 2026 | 04:27
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 A heated argument at a recent Monroe Town meeting caused the police to be called in. The dispute centered around whether... Local News 29 Jul 2026 | 10:43
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 Village of Monroe police continue to investigate what caused a car to plow into a home in the early morning hours of Sunday,... Local News 29 Jul 2026 | 01:07
Community gathers at Warwick’s National Night Out event last year. ( Photo provided.) Skoufis secures $110K for National Night Out events Senator James Skoufis said he secured $110,000 for National Night Out events throughout Orange County this year. National... Police & Fire 28 Jul 2026 | 02:38
Robby Valentine and members of the Black Dirt Bandits play lively music for the thousands of people in attendance at the FreedomFest. ( Photo by Henry Smith, Correspondent Photographer, American Image Press.) Events. Orange County celebrates FreedomFest On Saturday, July 25, Orange County held its FreedomFest 2026 at Thomas Bull Memorial Park. Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:16
The Kitchen Garden Tour winners with Dirt mag editor Becca Tucker. Left to right: Larry Mansour, Alayna Bereziuk, Chad Pilieri of Common Ground Community Garden, Becca Tucker, Aysha Venjara, Nicole Hixon, Patrick and Skylar Moynihan. Photo: Molly Colgan Kitchen Garden Tour crowns 2026 favorites About 80 tourgoers spent Sunday, July 26 exploring a dozen gardens in New York and New Jersey, then met up for an afterparty... Local News 27 Jul 2026 | 03:27
Hurley Mountain Highway returns for ‘homecoming’ concert at Sweet Clover Farm Sweet Clover Farm welcomes Hurley Mountain Highway to its outdoor stage on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for “The... Entertainment 28 Jul 2026 | 01:44
Community Survey: College majors and careers in the age of AI Have recent advancements in AI caused you or a loved one to change career plans or college majors? If so, please take the... Local News 27 Jul 2026 | 02:21
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 Saturday, Aug. 1 The Lakeside Farmers Market at Greenwood Lake Winstanley Park, 133 Windermere Ave., welcomes Rob Gorny for... Entertainment 27 Jul 2026 | 01:27
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 On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. “ICE executed a targeted enforcement... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:25
A video shows apparent ICE activity July 9 on Merriewold Lane North in Monroe. ( Screenshot from provided video.) Video: Apparent ICE arrest caught on tape in Monroe On the morning of July 9, residents contacted Straus News and the Blooming Grove Town Supervisor’s office about possible... Local News 24 Jul 2026 | 03:51
The Town of Monroe is recruiting Dial-A-Ride drivers. ( File photo.) Town of Monroe seeks Dial-A-Ride drivers The Town of Monroe is recruiting drivers for its Dial-A-Ride bus service. Applicants must have a CDL license, a passenger... Local News 23 Jul 2026 | 02:06
