New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
USN retired Captain Robert J. “Pete” Petry will be honored during the gala. Rumshock Veterans Foundation to hold annual gala April 25 On April 25, 2024 the Rumshock Veterans Foundation will hold its Third Annual Gala Cocktail Party at the Osiris Country Club... News 29 Mar 2024 | 03:57
Hospice to hold ‘thank you’ ceremony in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veterans Committee will host its fourth annual “thank you” and memorial ceremony in... News 19 Mar 2024 | 12:21
Veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards now eligible for VA health care Earlier this month, the federal Veterans Affairs (VA) office announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other... News 12 Mar 2024 | 05:56
Rep. Ryan requests Valentine’s Day cards for veterans Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18) has kicked off his second annual “Valentines for Vets” initiative, inviting Hudson Valley residents... Local News 23 Jan 2024 | 12:04
Boy Scout Troop 440 of Monroe. ( Photo courtesy of Steven Thau) Scouts, students honor veterans at inaugural event to raise awareness for ‘Wreaths Across America’ On Veterans Day earlier this month, a group of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and local students spoke at the grave sites of 10... Local News 20 Nov 2023 | 06:10
Vet Centers I remember when the Middletown Vet Center first opened in 2008. I read about it in the Times Herald Record. I thought, thank... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2023 | 09:46
Orange County launches Veterans Treatment Court The past week, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta joined County Court Judge Craig Brown for the opening of Orange County’s... Police & Fire 14 Nov 2023 | 04:38
Sen Skoufis announces the passage of his bill expanding state park access for local veterans at Bear Mountain State Park. Skoufis announces free state parks access for all New York veterans and Gold Star families Senator James Skoufis (D-42) joined the Palisades Interstate Park Commission and local veterans to announce Governor Kathy... News 14 Nov 2023 | 03:28
‘Boot Drive’ to be held for veterans The local chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars is holding its annual Boot Drive in front of the VFW Memorial Post 8858 in... Local News 10 Nov 2023 | 10:25
Operation Green Light supports veterans of all military conflicts. ( Photo courtesy of Orange County Government) Orange County to participate in ‘Operation Green Light’ In anticipation of November’s Veterans Day holiday, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that the front... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 03:50
Thanksgiving turkey donations needed for veterans American Legion Post 488 in Monroe is again looking for the community’s involvement to help needy veterans make their own... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 11:46
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
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
Everett Cox ( Photo by Dorothea Hahn) Reflections upon retiring from Vet2Vet I dodged the bullet. That was my first thought. My partner gave me a notebook when I retired from the Orange County Vet2Vet... Letters to the Editor 21 Feb 2022 | 03:36