Letter to the Editor: Sales tax revenue distribution This spring, it was revealed Orange County had been improperly over-distributing sales tax revenue to municipalities. Left... Letters to the Editor 31 Jul 2026 | 02:06
Local legislators, law enforcement leaders and others gather at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to announce the extension of death gamble benefits. ( Photo provided.) New legislation enables surviving families of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs and correction officers to receive full pensions New legislation will allow surviving spouses or children of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs or correction officers... Local News 31 Jul 2026 | 01:59
A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. “ICE executed a targeted enforcement... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:25
Letter from State Sen. James Skoufis to Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson. Despite differences, communications remain open between Skoufis and Richardson A week after State Sen. James Skoufis considered ending communications with Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson, whom he... Local News 08 Jul 2026 | 06:04
Woodbury Town Supervisor Jacqueline Hernandez (center) outlined the town’s next steps regarding transportation services at the June 29 joint Town and Village Hall meeting. ( Photo by Jason Tsoi.) Town of Woodbury moves to launch its own Dial-a-Ride service The Town of Woodbury is moving to establish its own Dial-a-Ride service for its seniors and residents without access to a... Local News 01 Jul 2026 | 10:52
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Skoufis shares accomplishments We just gaveled out of legislative session, and I am proud of the work we’ve accomplished. My staff went above and beyond,... Letters to the Editor 23 Jun 2026 | 03:46
State Senator James Skoufis (center) joined Assemblymember Chris Eachus, Morgan Slocombe, regional representative for Governor Hochul, Woodbury Town Supervisor Jacqueline Hernandez, Woodbury Village Mayor Andrew Giacomazza and other state and local officials to announce the securing of $4M in state funding for the purchase of the St. Patrick’s education building. ( Photo by Jason Tsoi.) Woodbury secures $4M to convert St. Patrick’s education center into a new town hall The Town of Woodbury secured $4 million in state funding to purchase the former education center at St. Patrick’s Church... Local News 17 Jun 2026 | 02:58
The town of Woodbury is looking to install red light cameras near Woodbury Common. ( Pixabay photo.) Town board requests NYS Legislature to permit red light cameras At its May 7 meeting, the Woodbury Town Board authorized Town Supervisor Jacqueline Hernandez to sign home rule authorization... Local News 10 May 2026 | 02:56
On April 14, the Town of Woodbury authorized Town Supervisor Jacqueline Hernandez to sign opposing the REVIVE Act, which aims to fast-track the conversion of vacant commercial buildings into high-density housing. ( Pixabay photo.) Woodbury Town Board opposes proposed Revive Act to fast-track conversion of vacant commercial buildings into high-density housing On April 14, the Town of Woodbury authorized Town Supervisor Jacqueline Hernandez to sign and send a letter to Senator James... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 10:10
Sen. James Skoufis, Assm. Jonathan Jacobson join leaders from OC hospitals to announce new grant incentive for pediatric readiness. New grant program announced for OC hospitals Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) joined Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall,... Local News 07 Apr 2026 | 10:12
Town hopes to convert former St. Patrick’s education center/gymnasium into a municipal building ( Photo provided.) James Skoufis proposes $1.3M in Senate budget for Woodbury purchase of St. Patrick’s Church education center/gymnasium Senator James Skoufis announced the inclusion of $1.3 million in the Senate’s budget proposal for the Town of Woodbury’s... Local News 23 Mar 2026 | 03:41
Sem. James Skoufis, joined by state and local politicians announces efforts to alleviate congestion at a busy Monroe-Woodbury intersection. ( Photo provided.) Skoufis, Eachus announce funding to alleviate traffic in Monroe-Woodbury Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) joined local leaders from southeast... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 01:37
Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility in Goshen, N.Y. Photo: Bryan Fumagalli Nearly 40% of Orange County jail’s inmates are ICE detainees Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees make up a significant portion of the inmate population at the Orange County... Evergreen 19 Jan 2026 | 05:15
Skoufis for Rabbitts To the Editor: I am proud to endorse David Rabbitts, a committed public servant born and raised in Monroe, to serve as the... Letters to the Editor 15 Jun 2025 | 04:23
David Rabbitts Monroe. David Rabbitts announces run for Monroe Town Supervisor After a successful petitioning process, David Rabbitts officially announced his run for Monroe Town Supervisor on the Democratic... Local News 29 Apr 2025 | 04:37
