Committee launches push to recruit for upcoming elections The Orange County Democratic Committee launched its new “Passion into Action” campaign, a grassroots effort to recruit and... Local News 02 Feb 2023 | 03:04
Rep. Pat Ryan from the floor of the House or Representatives on Feb. 1, 2023. ( Photo by Sam Silverman) Ryan calls on Central Hudson CEO to resign In a speech from the House floor on Feb. 1, U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan (NY-18) called on Central Hudson President and CEO Charles... Local News 02 Feb 2023 | 12:50
Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown. ‘Poker Face’ web series features area locations The Peacock original weekly series “Poker Face” chronicles the on-the-road adventures of Charlie Cale (played by Natasha... Local News 31 Jan 2023 | 10:23
Weapons prosecutions to be top priority in 2023, says D.A. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that in 2023 his office will make the prosecution of illegal handgun... Police & Fire 11 Jan 2023 | 03:49
Paul Arteta Arteta wins Republican primary for Orange County sheriff Paul Arteta, former Orange County Sheriff’s Captain and current Montgomery Village Deputy Police Chief, will appear on the... Local News 30 Jun 2022 | 03:45
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticketholders visit the best backyard veggie patches throughout Orange and Sussex Counties. Afterwards, the fun continues at The Kitchen Garden Tour’s after party, where attendees enjoy local beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres at Meadow Blues’ outdoor Blues Garden in Chester, N.Y. Sneak into your neighbor’s veggie patch July 31 Zucchini, tomatoes, honeybees, berries: your neighbors are growing entire produce aisles in their backyards – and on Sunday,... Entertainment 21 Jun 2022 | 04:10
Books that are being challenged in three local school districts Latest front in the culture wars: school library books Angry speakers called Gender Queer: A Memoir “dangerous to developing brains,” and said including the book in the S.S. Seward... Local News 02 Mar 2022 | 09:41
Governor Hochul lifts masking requirements in schools Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted New York’s statewide masking requirement in schools on Wednesday, March 2, citing a dramatic drop... Local News 01 Mar 2022 | 05:13
Jewish Federation of Orange County author events Levine Speaker Series Presents Attorney Neta Hanien: Saturday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom With an Israeli Arab business... Entertainment 04 Jan 2022 | 01:19
The holidays. Catholic Charities launches annual adopt-a-family program Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster is seeking donors to create a brighter Christmas for children in need.... Entertainment 11 Nov 2020 | 02:14
Election Day 2020 was a beautiful blue sky day. This large American flag on Route 17M in Monroe snaps proudly in the breeze. Photo by William Dimmit. Elections by the numbers Elections by the numbers Some races remained undecided at deadline for publication of The Photo News. Here is where things... Local News 04 Nov 2020 | 12:36
COVID-19. Photo by CDC from Pexels Health Department releases COVID-19 FAQ’s to assist school districts in re-opening The Orange County Health Department has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide that will assist the county’s 17... Local News 21 Aug 2020 | 01:52
Pictured from left to right are: the muralist Cekis; Patricia Walsh, public art and civic design senior program manager for Americans for the Arts; Aliza Schiff of VIA Partnership; and Jamie Perrow, co-founder of Urban Art Projects. Provided photos. Orange County. Join Zoom meeting with local artists on future of public art The Orange County Arts Council will present a panel of artists for a virtual meeting with the public to discuss the future... Entertainment 27 Jul 2020 | 02:34
OC Health Department receives $50,000 Aetna Foundation grant The Orange County Health Department has received a $50,000 grant as part of the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge... Local News 21 Jul 2020 | 01:04
And the $50 prize for supporting local goes to... This week’s Super Local Shopper contest winner is Sally Ewing. We’re mailing her a $50 gift card to keep shopping local with.... Local News 20 Jul 2020 | 01:31