Pictured left to right: Juan Avalos, Commercial Tenant Representative, The Taco Factory; John Naumchik, Treasurer, City of Middletown Common Council; Dr. Kristine Young, President, SUNY Orange; Joseph M. DeStefano, Mayor, City of Middletown; Dr. Kenneth J. Steier, Executive Dean, Touro University; Karen Chang, Director of Advancement, Fei Tian; and Maria Bruni, Director of Economic & Community Development, City of Middletown. ( Photo provided.) New program gives college and university students, staff discounts at local merchants The Downtown Middletown Business Improvement District (BID), alongside City of Middletown officials and regional academic... Local News 11 Sep 2026 | 12:33
Goshen Secure Center employee charged with rape An employee at the Goshen Secure Center, a juvenile detention center that houses male, juvenile offenders was arrested and... News Alert 10 Sep 2026 | 03:48
Notice released by the Town of Monroe informing the community of the Mombasha Park playground closure. ( From Monroeny.org.) Monroe closes playground at Mombasha Park After being made aware of concerns by residents about the condition of the playground at Mombasha Park, the Town of Monroe... Local News 09 Sep 2026 | 12:03
Kids from the community making a honey cake in honor of the upcoming holiday ( Photo provided.) Chabad of Goshen welcomes all for the High Holidays Chabad of Goshen believes that every Jew has a right to worship in a safe, comfortable, friendly environment. You will find... Local News 09 Sep 2026 | 09:50
The Bethany Center Hudson Valley, a local ecological education center in Highland Mills, is hosting an event on Saturday, Sept. 19, in honor of Hildegard of Bingen’s Feast Day. ( Photo provided.) Events. Bethany Center Hudson Valley Hildegard of Bingen’s Feast Day The Bethany Center Hudson Valley, a local ecological education center in Highland Mills, is hosting an event on Saturday,... Local News 08 Sep 2026 | 03:41
PJ Library crafts led by Liz Frederick and Beit Sefer students on Sept. 24, 2025. ( Photo by Gail Conklin.) Community invited to free Rosh Hashanah Day 2 experience at Mountain Lake Park The community is invited to a free, welcoming Rosh Hashanah Day 2 gathering on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at... Local News 08 Sep 2026 | 12:08
Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, director of Chabad of Orange County, blows the Shofar and invites the community to hear the sounding of the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah ( Photo provided.) Chabad of Orange County invites community to celebrate the High Holidays Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, invites the community to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom... Local News 08 Sep 2026 | 12:05
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County is seeking master gardener volunteers. ( Photo provided.) Love gardening? Become a master gardener volunteer Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County will hold a panel discussion, “Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer” on... Local News 04 Sep 2026 | 10:03
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), hosted a specialized training to identify antisemitic extremism. ( Photo provided.) Orange County Sheriff’s Office hosts Antisemitism training forum The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), hosted a specialized training... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 01:55
The Warwick Center for the Performing Arts is inviting dancers ages five and up to audition for this year’s full-length production of “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Sugar Loaf Arts Collective at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center Dec. 4–6. ( Photo provided.) Local dancers invited to audition for this year’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’ The Warwick Center for the Performing Arts is inviting dancers ages five and up to audition for this year’s full-length... Entertainment 03 Sep 2026 | 10:00
The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y., will be open during the races at Goshen Historic Track on Sunday, Sept. 6, and also on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. ( File photo.) Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame open during races this weekend The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, N.Y., will be open during the races at Goshen Historic Track on Sunday,... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 09:48
Garnet Health Medical Center, in partnership with Garnet Health Doctors, is offering free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Outpatient Services Building in Middletown. ( File photo.) Garnet Health Medical Center offers free prostate screenings Garnet Health Medical Center, in partnership with Garnet Health Doctors, is offering free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday,... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 11:11
Orange County has until Nov. 25 to remove federal immigration detainees from its correctional facility, per new state legislation. ( File photo.) Orange County Correctional Facility ends contract with ICE Orange County Correctional Facility ended its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Aug. 24, one day before... Local News 02 Sep 2026 | 11:27
Chabad Goshen to host a Kid’s Honey Cake Bake ahead of Rosh Hashanah. ( Photo provided.) Chabad Goshen invites families to a Kid’s Honey Cake Bake Happy new year Orange County! Chabad Goshen, run by Rabbi Meir and Rivkie Borenstein, is excited to invite families to a Kids’... Local News 01 Sep 2026 | 06:51
Chester Kiwanis 9/11 Memorial in Chester Community Park was one of the first in the nation to recognize everyone who perished September 11, 2001. Photo by Aja Brandt We have not forgotten The Twin Towers are hit Tom Moore left his home in Monroe on that Tuesday and took the 6:45 a.m. train to Hoboken, then caught... Local News 09 Sep 2026 | 01:50
