A Jan. 28 email with the subject line ‘Fork in the Road’ that was received by Office of Personnel and Management employees included the deferred resignation letter. The DOGE Effect The reduction of the federal workforce, which is estimated at 2.3 million people, is more than a national story. It also... Local News 13 Mar 2025 | 12:39
Caiden Spears in a Boeing 777. ( Photo courtesy of Ingrid Spears) Caiden Spears earns historic aviation achievement On May 25 of last year, Monroe’s Caiden Spears, then 17, became the youngest African American male to obtain a private pilot... Local News 21 Feb 2025 | 10:10
A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Evergreen 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
Local judge to take position with Trump administration Minisink Town Justice Karen Ostberg has been appointed to a position within the incoming Trump administration, thereby ending... Local News 14 Jan 2025 | 03:00
Ricardo Castillo disassembles the boiler at ADAPT of Hudson Valley’s residential location Nov. 22 in Westtown. ( Photo courtesy of Astar) Astar helps those in need Last month’s snowstorm was no match for workers from Astar Heating and Air Conditioning as they performed two installations... Business 15 Dec 2024 | 12:10
Harriman man arrested on illegal firearm charge According to state police, Richard Garcia, 52, of Harriman, was arrested at this home Nov. 18 and charged with third degree... Police & Fire 10 Dec 2024 | 01:06
The demonstration took place Thursday, Nov. 7. ( Photo courtesy of Catdodge Photography) Employees picket at Garnet Health Medical Center Employees at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown took part in “informational picketing” last week as they called on... Local News 13 Nov 2024 | 11:59
Team Screene, in memory of John Screene. ( Photo courtesy of Teresa Gilli) Wanted: Brave souls in support of Special Olympic athletes Organizers of this year’s Orange County Polar Plunge – scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, at Earl Reservoir in Woodbury – are... Local News 14 Oct 2024 | 12:00
Parishioners of St. Mary Church in Arden, before it was demolished in 1957. ( Photo courtesy Jim Nelson) Local resident seeks caretaker for defunct Arden cemetery Decades after St. Mary Cemetery in Arden fell into disrepair, St. Anastasia Church in Harriman has begun working with the... Local News 09 Oct 2024 | 11:28
Tri-State Performance Nutrition Founder and CEO Eric Alvarez and his son, Ezra. ( Photo courtesy of 5WPR) Tri-State Performance Nutrition opens in Greenwood Lake Greenwood Lake’s Eric Alvarez recently opened Tri-State Performance Nutrition in Greenwood Lake. The supplement store – located... Business 06 Sep 2024 | 11:35
Jill Snider. ( Photo provided) Harriman’s Jillian Snider makes a name for herself From her 15 years as a New York City police officer to her present role at a Washington think tank, Harriman resident Jillian... Local News 06 Sep 2024 | 07:43
County Road Cannabis Director of Operations Navkiran Pandher. ( Photo courtesy of Daniel Krieger (Krieger Photography)) County Road Cannabis opens in New Hampton County Road Cannabis opened its doors Tuesday, making it one of the first licensed cannabis dispensaries to open in Orange... Business 14 Aug 2024 | 10:06
Museum Village in Monroe. Museum Village has ‘less than three months of funding,’ says exec As Museum Village approaches its 75-year anniversary next year, officials at the museum say that unless it receives a funding... Local News 31 Jul 2024 | 10:10
Monroe Community Garden blossoms at Town Hall Over the past few months, Monroe residents may have noticed a new garden outside of Town Hall full of fresh produce, flowers,... Local News 24 Jul 2024 | 10:21
