Governor’s executive order prepares for more asylum seekers New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order last week that she said will allow the state to mobilize more National... News 17 May 2023 | 02:11
State grants available for private forest landowners New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced that $850,000... Local News 17 May 2023 | 12:14
Nonunion state workers now eligible for paid parental leave More than 10,000 New York state employees will be eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave under a new policy from... Home 05 Mar 2023 | 03:05
Photo illustration by EveryStockPhoto/Sarayut DEC’s annual tree and shrub seedling sale is now open The Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery annual spring seedling sale is open to the public and runs until... Local News 16 Feb 2023 | 04:16
Local officials to Gov. Hochul on proposed Affordable Housing Bill: ‘Let’s not give everyone another reason to leave’ Dear Governor Hochul: We, the Town of Monroe, Village of Monroe and Village of Harriman, are deeply concerned regarding the... Letters to the Editor 16 Feb 2023 | 11:25
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off, even as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a tailing number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 03:11
Brabenec: The problem with Gov. Hochul’s state of the state The following was offered by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark): For the first time in three years, a governor of New... Letters to the Editor 16 Jan 2023 | 09:30
Title IX Harassment and Assault Awareness Ribbon State law. State Labor Department strengthens policy on sexual harassment prevention The New York State Department of Labor has released a revised nation-leading Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy. The... Accessibility Statement 16 Jan 2023 | 12:20
Upcoming blood drive by Sacred Heart Church amid low blood supplies The Christian Service Committee, a parish group of Sacred Heart Church, will hold its annual blood drive on Sunday, January... Local News 09 Jan 2023 | 06:24
DA Hoovler helping the Orange County Federation of Sportsmen to stock trout Fish of all sizes get prizes at D.A.’s Youth Fishing Derby Winners of the second District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby were announced by Orange County District Attorney David... Home 27 Dec 2022 | 02:36
Lottery winner among us The New York Lottery announced multiple top-prize winning tickets sold for the Dec 21 Take 5 evening drawing. The tickets... Home 23 Dec 2022 | 09:47
Solar opportunity for utility discounts announced Delaware River Solar has announced additional availability on two upcoming community solar farms in Orange County that will... Home 03 Oct 2022 | 02:04
How to talk to the suicidal: National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month spotlighted Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... 07 Sep 2022 | 04:19
Aquatic invasion by Eurasian Watermilfoil plant is being rebuffed Information about eradicating Eurasian Watermilfoil, an invasive aquatic plant, was presented last June to Village and Town... Local News 22 Jun 2022 | 05:51
History and pinwheels for Fourth of July at Washington’s Headquarters Tours and pinwheel making will be part of the Fourth of July celebration Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in... Entertainment 22 Jun 2022 | 09:19
