Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes ‘The conversation has to start someplace’ After Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd last May, Black Lives Matter protests, petitions, fund... Local News 26 Apr 2021 | 10:35
Don’t let them divide us I am a supporter of Black Lives Matter AND I respect and appreciate the very difficult job performed day in and day out by... Letters to the Editor 11 Sep 2020 | 01:06
Provided image. Safe Harbors. Black Renaissance Festival seeking artists, musicians, dancers, writers Safe Harbors of the Hudson, in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, presents the Black Renaissance Festival –... Entertainment 04 Aug 2020 | 02:27
‘We should all support the police, stand for the flag and kneel for God’ In the recent publication of The Photo News there appeared an article showing a sign at the Warwick Fire Department: We Support... Letters to the Editor 28 Jul 2020 | 11:48
‘Misrepresentations’ I find it necessary to respond to a letter to the editor entitled “Their blood isn’t white or black but red” as it’s basic... Letters to the Editor 27 Jul 2020 | 12:04
Steven Fuller, lead organizer of the event, spoke to the crowd, saying they would listen, pray and march. Photos by Francis Ruth Harris. Listen, pray and march By Frances Ruth Harris It’s been eight weeks since the death of George Floyd. Black Lives Matter Steven Fuller and his unity... Local News 22 Jul 2020 | 12:01
‘Their blood isn’t white or black but red’ Since everyone is afraid of not being politically correct, I would like to express my problem with BLM, the organization,... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2020 | 08:19
This sign that went up the week before July 4 at the firehouse on West Street felt like “a slap in the face” to residents of color. Photos by Daniel Mack. Residents see ‘coded racism’ in firehouse sign The week before Independence Day, a sign went up outside a fire station in Warwick that hung heavy with meaning layered between... Local News 09 Jul 2020 | 08:41
A photo from the June 6 Warwick Against Racism March. Photo by Tom Kates. ‘I experience it way more than I should’ Do you want to share your story or experience with us? Email: comm.engage@strausnews.com. In response to weeks of protests... Evergreen 12 Jun 2020 | 12:44
Albany. Branenec stands with law enforcement Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) denounced the elimination of Section 50-a of the Civil Rights Law in New York... Local News 10 Jun 2020 | 02:16
Suhi Saran and Shelby Seth. Photo by by Alexa D’amico. The peaceful protest of 700 people in Monroe that began with a single Tweet On Sunday, May 31, more than 700 people joined me and my friends in solidarity to fight against white supremacy and the institutions... Letters to the Editor 08 Jun 2020 | 01:01
Organizers of Sunday’s rally were Monroe-Woodbury High School Alumni. Left front: Tyjai Lewis, Rich Toro, Suhi Saran, Shelby Seth and David Eantos; Left back: Julianna Trentin, Chris Omar, Sky Arroyo, Torry McCoy, Marc Futo and Josh Berdecia. Photos by Frances Ruth Harris. Monroe. Black Lives Matter The organizers of Black Lives Matter rally in Monroe last Sunday were Monroe-Woodbury High School almuni who said they were... Local News 04 Jun 2020 | 09:43
A group of Tuxedo Park residents gathered in front of the American Flag located in front of the police station on behalf of the late George Floyd Tuesday evening. Photo provided by Mayor David McFadden. Residents of Tuxedo Park take a knee for George Floyd A group of more than 75 Tuxedo Park residents gathered in front of American flag located in front of the police station... Local News 03 Jun 2020 | 07:47
Photos by Judy Ronay ‘I needed to document these images’ Outrage, despair and pain are written on signs, masks and in the eyes of protesters in Monroe on a bright Sunday afternoon.... Columns 03 Jun 2020 | 03:48
