A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51
Donna Marie DeStafeno. Donna Marie DeStafeno, 67 Donna Marie DeStafeno of Chester, NY, passed away on April 16, 2024, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Wallkill, NY. She... Obituaries 18 Apr 2024 | 04:18
On Friday, April 26 the Rae Simone Trio will perform at the Cove Castle Restaurant. Musical acts hitting the scene this week Embrace the week’s musical tapestry across our region, from jazzy trios to nostalgic ‘80s hits! Saturday, April 20 Starting... Entertainment 15 Apr 2024 | 02:43
New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
Flirtin’ with Disaster band. Hot local bands worth leaving the house for The Hudson Valley is brimming with talent this week! Saturday, April 13 Kickstarting the weekend on Saturday, the music festivities... Entertainment 09 Apr 2024 | 10:02
Two candidates seek Conservative ballot line for NYS Senate District 42 The race for the District 42 NYS Senate seat is heating up. On the Democratic Party line, registered Democratic and Working... Local News 08 Apr 2024 | 03:13
Postal service issues We have not been receiving mail on Wednesdays even when we are notified that we have mail or put mail out for pickup. I have... Letters to the Editor 08 Apr 2024 | 11:10
Melvin Seals. ( Photo by Bootleggers Beware Photography) Celebrate spring with sensational musical acts As spring blossoms across the Hudson Valley region, it brings with it an eclectic array of live music performances, from... Entertainment 01 Apr 2024 | 04:02
Burn ban in effect through May 14 New York State’s annual open burn ban will run from March 16 to May 14 in an attempt to reduce the spread of wildfires. The... Home 27 Mar 2024 | 11:58
Ethics, advisory board, and bagels The Chester Town Board recently passed a resolution I sponsored that creates a Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (SLPAC)... Letters to the Editor 26 Mar 2024 | 10:26
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler with a catch of the day. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.) Youth Fishing Derby starts April 1 The start Orange County’s Youth Fishing Derby is enarly upon us. The contest will run from April 1 through Sept. 2 and is... Local News 26 Mar 2024 | 10:12
Workshop announced for prospective school board members Do you have what it takes to be a good school board member? Educating our children can be a complex challenge, and one of... Home 25 Mar 2024 | 01:28
Expanded ‘move over’ law now in effect Starting March 27, New York’s “move over” law will expand, requiring drivers to slow down and move over when approaching... Home 22 Mar 2024 | 10:09
On March 19, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul made a reproductive health care announcement. ( Photo by Darren McGee, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York under an order signed by state health officials on Tuesday,... News 21 Mar 2024 | 11:56