Source: NYS Department of Transportation Town and Village of Chester to host open house with NYS DOT on May 6 regarding the conversion of Route 17 into I-86 The Town and Village of Chester will host the New York State Department of Transportation for an open house about the changes... Letters to the Editor 29 Apr 2025 | 07:48
This is a photo of the crowd at the Warwick Town Planning Board April 16. The writer of the post below estimated at least 170 people were there. “Some attendees left because there was nowhere to sit. Others remained standing outside the meeting room listening by the doorways.” Photo by Peter Lyons Hall. Comments from the web The following online comment was posted on a story in last week’s newspaper titled “Proposed religious college in Sterling... Letters to the Editor 26 Apr 2025 | 01:45
Speaker at Warwick Planning Board hearing clarifies - and expands - his comments The newspaper’s April 23 article briefly quoted my comments to the Warwick Town Planning Board on April 16. At the time I... Letters to the Editor 26 Apr 2025 | 01:55
Pope Francis. Photo by Coronel on Unsplash ’He touched us all with his simplicity, with his heart of a humble servant’ Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis:... Letters to the Editor 22 Apr 2025 | 09:19
A vegan Easter is a powerful way to honor the holiday’s message of renewal and kindness This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using... Letters to the Editor 14 Apr 2025 | 03:49
Orange County seeks nominations for its 26th annual Human Rights Awards The Orange County Human Rights Commission and County Executive Steve Neuhaus have announced the 26th annual Human Rights... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 10:51
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton says New York’s air is cleaner than it has been in decades, driven largely by the State’s strong environmental laws and regulations. Photo illustration by Chris LeBoutillier via www.pexels.com. New York’s DEC commissioner responds to Trump’s executive order on state overreach regarding climate issues Editor’s note In an executive order signed last week, President Donald Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to “stop the... Letters to the Editor 11 Apr 2025 | 12:19
Breakfast with the Chester Town supervisor As your Town Supervisor, it’s important to make myself available to meet with and speak with you as much as possible. I know... Letters to the Editor 08 Apr 2025 | 12:17
‘It is a mistake to water down and dilute the character development of men’ I was saddened reading “The New Face of Scouting” in last week’s paper as my participation in the Boy Scouts (obtain Eagle... Letters to the Editor 07 Apr 2025 | 07:56
American Legion Post 488 seeks turkey and ham donations for veterans this Easter American Legion Post 488 in Monroe is again looking for the community’s involvement to help needy vets make their own Easter... Local News 09 Apr 2025 | 12:20
‘Our friends, neighbors and relations’ People that are affected by the administration’s firings are our friends, neighbors and relations. When those we care about... Letters to the Editor 01 Apr 2025 | 07:29
Warwick residents to participate in nationwide rally On Saturday, April 5, one of more than 900 nationwide events protesting recent cuts to government funding will take place... Letters to the Editor 01 Apr 2025 | 02:50
The Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., was established more than 175 years ago. Source: The Smithsonian Institution. Historians defend the Smithsonian The executive order “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” issued on March 27 by the White House, egregiously misrepresents... Letters to the Editor 04 Apr 2025 | 09:42
Photo illustration by Pixabay via pexels.com Our libraries, serving the public good, help create community On Tuesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the annual tax levy and trustee vote takes place at the Albert Wisner Public... Letters to the Editor 31 Mar 2025 | 12:11
‘My dog is afraid of the dark’ and other ruminations about the cost of electricity My electric bill was unusually high this month. I called to complain: “Orange and Rockland. May I help you?” “Hi. This is Skip... Letters to the Editor 27 Mar 2025 | 02:47