Mario Acosta of Chester and John Cronin of Newburgh are part of the East Coast Dough Boys, a WWI reenactment group. ( Photos courtesy Orange County government.) County hosts ceremony to honor 40 residents who died on same day during WWI Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and the county’s Veterans Service Agency (VSA) hosted a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 29,... Home 02 Oct 2023 | 10:39
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties recognized as ‘Superior Performer’ Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs as a “Superior Performer” for... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 09:17
Orange County Audubon Society donates ‘Birding Backpacks’ to libraries Over the past few years, the number of kids and families enjoying birdwatching is increasing as they learn to identify and... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 09:10
Taking a stand: Uniting against antisemitism for a stronger Orange County In today’s world, where diversity and inclusivity should be celebrated, it is disheartening to witness the persistence of... Columns 22 Sep 2023 | 04:39
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. DA Hoovler announces two new criminal investigators Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler recently hired two new criminal investigators for his office: Joseph Rutigliano... Police & Fire 22 Sep 2023 | 03:56
The real undervalued workforce New York State is battling a migrant crisis. Fentanyl is invading our communities, most recently claiming the life of a one-year... Letters to the Editor 22 Sep 2023 | 03:33
Narcan nasal spray. Orange County to hold Fentanyl Awareness and Narcan training event On September 29, the Orange County government will be holding a Fentanyl Awareness presentation and panel discussion, followed... News 20 Sep 2023 | 12:39
Community Health Workers: Pine Island Housing-safety backpack training. Provided photos. National Community Health Worker Week celebrates the CHW Team working with Farmworkers The contribution of Community Health Workers was the recent focus by the National Association of Community Health Worker... Local News 18 Sep 2023 | 01:27
Data source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services A look at local COVID data as updated vaccines arrive As cold and flu season approaches, COVID-19 is on the rise nationwide. The most prevalent variant, EG.5 (nicknamed “Eris”)... Local News 18 Sep 2023 | 01:09
State Board of Elections warns voters of BOE impersonators The New York State Board of Elections is asking voters to be aware of individuals going door-to-door impersonating local... Home 15 Sep 2023 | 12:54
Orange County Airport in Montgomery. Photo source: Orange County Montgomery. Orange County awarded $3,369,073 for airport improvements U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan announced last week that he had secured $3,369,073 for the Orange County Airport (KMGJ) in Montgomery... Local News 14 Sep 2023 | 12:47
County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus speaks at last year’s “Veterans Memorial Day” event. Provided photo. Orange County to host ‘Veterans Memorial Day’ on Sept. 29 Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced that the County’s Veterans Service Agency (VSA) will hold a ceremony... Local News 13 Sep 2023 | 12:38
Manny Tirado being served by state Assemblyman Karl Branenec. Photo by Peter Lyons Hall. ‘We need to do more for our veterans’ On Tuesday, Sept. 19, guests attending the At Your Service dinner in support of veterans housing will be able to enjoy an... Entertainment 11 Sep 2023 | 11:58
Orange County offers a variety of suicide prevention programs and resources. Read below. Photo illustration by Dan Meyers on Unsplash. Orange County recognizes National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... Local News 05 Sep 2023 | 05:06
State Sen. James Skoufis joined Village of Woodbury Mayor Andrew Giacomazza and Town of Woodbury Supervisor Thomas Burke this week to celebrate the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Central Valley Fire House. Provided photo. Central Valley Fire House comes back to life State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) joined Village of Woodbury Mayor Andrew Giacomazza (R-Woodbury) and Town of Woodbury... Local News 30 Aug 2023 | 12:45