Impact of proposed Chester facility raised, debated Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) tactics and concerns over the impact of a proposed Chester-based ICE detention... Local News 09 Feb 2026 | 10:22
Board stands against area ICE detention center The Monroe Village Board took a formal stance against the construction of an ICE detention facility in Chester. During the... Local News 09 Feb 2026 | 09:23
Support for local business urged During the Feb. 5 Woodbury Town Board meeting, Councilman Brandon Calore urged residents to support local businesses citing... Local News 09 Feb 2026 | 08:54
Board gives office addition project a negative declaration The Monroe Village Planning Board determined that a proposed two-story office addition to an existing office building located... Local News 03 Feb 2026 | 04:37
Kiryas Joel named lead agency for development project The Village of Woodbury, at the Jan. 22 meeting, agreed to designate Kiryas Joel as the lead agency in charge of the environmental... Local News 03 Feb 2026 | 04:36
Village Board puts summer carnival agreement on hold During the Jan. 20 meeting, the Monroe Village Board held off on signing an agreement with Ace Tent Amusement Corp. for its... Local News 27 Jan 2026 | 04:34
Town 2026 tax levy concerns addressed by Richardson Supervisor Maureen Richardson addressed concerns about the 2026 adopted budget during the Jan. 20 Monroe Town Board meeting.... Local News 27 Jan 2026 | 04:08
Planning Board reviews deli hours, new pick-up area During the Jan. 21 Village of Woodbury Planning Board meeting, questions arose about the operating hours of a proposed deli... Local News 26 Jan 2026 | 05:31
Board members share village invoicing, animal control concerns During the Jan. 15 Town Board meeting, councilmember Teresa Luongo voiced her concerns over the village invoicing the town... Local News 21 Jan 2026 | 10:26
Jacqueline Hernandez was sworn in as the first ever Latina Town Supervisor of Woodbury during the Jan 5 board meeting. ( Photo provided) Board members call for unity Negative public comment directed at Councilman Brandon Calore during the Jan. 5 Woodbury Town Board meeting prompted Supervisor... Local News 14 Jan 2026 | 10:20
Planning Board unable to go forward with battery facility review A proposed battery energy storage system to be located on Route 32 in Central Valley is not permitted in that district, rendering... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 04:36
Newly elected officials take oath of office Andrew Giacomazza, who beat challenger Brandon Calore in November, was sworn in for another term as mayor of the Village... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 03:57
Monroe Town Supervisor Maureen Richardson takes her oath of office before the Jan. 5, 2026 Town Board Meeting. ( Photo by Gail B. Hoffer-Loibl) Richardson sworn in as Town Supervisor After taking her oath of office on top of a Bible and the town code, former Monroe Town Board member Maureen Richardson assumed... Local News 07 Jan 2026 | 04:02
Expansion project parking, water concerns addressed Traffic mitigation, emergency management and demands on local water supply remain key concerns for the proposed expansion... Local News 29 Dec 2025 | 01:44
Town adopts new refuse law The Town of Woodbury adopted a new refuse law at the Dec. 18 town board meeting. According to town attorney Rory Brady, after... Local News 23 Dec 2025 | 01:09
