Earth Day events April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry... Evergreen 15 Apr 2024 | 05:39
Cadet Chapel ( Photo courtesy of West Point) Newburgh. West Point’s military history comes alive through Oct. 13 at SUNY Orange “Images of West Point” is showing at SUNY Orange in Newburgh through Friday, Oct. 13. This includes a reception from 2 to... Home 12 Sep 2023 | 09:03
A view of the Tappan Zee Bridge on the far right and construction of what would become the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge during its construction. Incidentally, the original Tappan Zee Bridge was renamed the Malcom Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge in 1994 in honor of the former governor. Photo source: mariomcuomobridge.ny.gov. Skoufis introduces bill to reclaim Tappan Zee Bridge name State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) is now the prime sponsor of a bill (S.4558) that would return the Tappan Zee name... Local News 21 Feb 2023 | 09:49
Everett Cox ( Photo by Dorothea Hahn) Reflections upon retiring from Vet2Vet I dodged the bullet. That was my first thought. My partner gave me a notebook when I retired from the Orange County Vet2Vet... Letters to the Editor 21 Feb 2022 | 03:36
Air quality. State denies permits for power plants in NYC, Hudson Valley State environmental officials have denied required air permits for natural gas power plants in New York City and along the... Police & Fire 03 Nov 2021 | 08:59
Indian Point sirens to be tested Orange County Commissioner of Emergency Services Brendan Casey and Orange County Deputy Commissioner, Alan Mack advises residents... Home 20 Oct 2021 | 01:01
Master Sergeant MaryKay Messenger In concert. West Point’s premier soloist MaryKay Messenger to sing in Newburgh The Newburgh Historical Society invites the public to a free concert on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. featuring Master Sergeant... Entertainment 13 Oct 2021 | 11:48
Betsy Utnick in Hoboken with the World Trade Towers in the background across the Hudson River. ‘I remember’ ‘I remember’ Sept. 11, 2001, began like every other day. I dropped my daughter off at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School then off... Local News 08 Sep 2021 | 10:47
Minnewaska State Park The best places to make a splash in the tristate area NEW YORK Lake Tiorati, Harriman State Park: Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills. ● Activities: Swimming, hiking,... Entertainment 16 Jun 2021 | 01:17
Installing flags on overpasses like Route 17 is one of the things Marty Currid, Kurt Haugh, Oscar Giusto and Jack Collins do to keep U.S. flag awareness and respect in the eyes of the community. ( PHOTO PROVIDED) American Legion foursome mark decade of flag education This Flag Day, four members of American Legion Post 488 are marking 10 years of championing a cause to educate the community... Local News 09 Jun 2021 | 11:33
Indian Point falsehoods will lead to energy shortfall The Photo News article in the May 7-13 edition expressed much misinformation regarding the closing of the Indian Point Energy... Letters to the Editor 09 May 2021 | 11:17
District Attorney David Hoovler helping the Orange County Federation of Sportsmen to stock trout. Provided photos. ‘Get hooked on fishing, not drugs’ Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on Monday, March 1, announced the launch of the first District Attorney’s... Sports 01 Mar 2021 | 12:00
Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan. Source: Daniel Case (Wikimedia Commons). Indian Point Sirens in Orange County to be tested on Oct. 15 A full-volume test of the Indian Point Energy Center siren system will be conducted between 10:30 and 11 a.m. on Thursday,... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 12:38
The Hawk’s Nest connects the railroad city of Port Jervis to the bluestone village of Hancock. The unique highway along the Delaware River has been featured in many car advertisements and commercials. Provided photo. Fall foliage in Orange County As summer fades into autumn, vibrant fall foliage bedecks the picturesque landscapes of the Hudson Valley. Send off summer... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 01:04
For each threat the Hudson River has ever faced, there has always been a proportional force working to protect it. A cast of characters ranging from sailors to farmers to citizen-scientists emerge as heroes, tirelessly defending "America's first river." On Friday evening, Jan. 31, beginning at 7, the Albert Wisner Public library will present writer, filmmaker and adventurer Jon Bowermaster for a screening and discussion of two of his films. Hudson River stories at the library For each threat the Hudson River has ever faced, there has always been a proportional force working to protect it. A cast... Home 17 Jan 2020 | 12:34
School budget results: Monroe-Woodbury