Virginia O’Hanlon. (Source: newseum.org) ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’ Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an... Columns 10 Dec 2021 | 12:53
Photo illustration Washingtonville. Assemblyman Schmitt to hold second annual Pet Photos with Santa on Dec. 19 Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, a self-described happy adopter of a catahoula, will host his second annual Pet Photos with Santa... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 11:28
Save the date for these local holiday events Seriously, no “Bah, Humbugs” this year, okay? Get ready to bring on the jolly. The holidays are back after a year of Covid-caused... Entertainment 06 Dec 2021 | 12:31
Drive through light shows is the saving grace of holiday events this year: pictured here is Watt Christmas Wonderland in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes. Local happenings to get you in the Christmas spirit Whether it’s a drive-thru light show or a socially distant Christmas Eve Mass, the holidays, like so many other things, look... Local News 14 Dec 2020 | 12:47
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, asking if Santa Claus was real in September 1897. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun and the quick response was printed as an... Columns 10 Dec 2020 | 12:49
Central Valley. Santa touches down in Woodbury for tree-lighting The Village of Woodbury, in conjunction with We are Woodbury Committee, held it’s first Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Sunday,... Local News 07 Dec 2020 | 11:53
Skoufis introduces bill to ensure all Santas are on 'The Nice List' State Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) introduced a bill this week to better protect children from predators who seek... Police & Fire 19 Dec 2019 | 12:55
The members of the Rivera Family had a series of reactions to their visit with Santa Claus and his dear, dear wife. ( Provided photos) Santa was in Monroe Saturday, checking his list, finding out who was naughty and nice Santa paid an early visit to the Monroe area on Saturday, Dec. 14, and was the guest of honor at the South Orange Family... Local News 18 Dec 2019 | 05:46
This is just one of the portraits of Santa Claus created by Thomas Nast (1840-1902), the editorial cartoonist often considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon." ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus' The letter: Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in... Columns 13 Dec 2019 | 01:09
Newburgh native Lexi Lawson, who debuted on Broadway as Eliza Hamilton in "Hamilton," performed last Friday during Woodbury Common Premium Outlets’ fourth annual Tree Lighting. ( Photos by Jackie Alpers) Here comes Santa Claus American actress, Broadway star and singer Lexi Lawson warmed up the crowd with a variety of holiday songs on a cold December... Local News 11 Dec 2019 | 01:13
Have pancakes with Santa on Dec. 15 in Harriman Harriman Engine Company #1 is sponsoring a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 7 a.m. to noon, at... Local News 06 Dec 2019 | 01:18
