The Photo News | The local newspaper for Monroe, Tuxedo, Central Valley, Harriman, Highland Mills

The Crusaders baseball team celebrates their season-opening win over Beacon.

The Crusaders baseball team celebrates their season-opening win over Beacon. ( Photo by William Dimmit)

Sports. Monroe-Woodbury take 2-1 victory over Beacon.

Crusaders baseball wins home opener

23 Mar 2026 | 10:54

On Saturday, March 21 at Monroe Woodbury High School, the Crusaders opened their 2026 season as they hosted the Bulldogs of Beacon. Senior Braeden Burke started the game for the Crusaders and struck out five of the first six batters he faced. The right-handed hurler went five innings allowing one hit...

Concerns were raised during public comment at the March 19 town board meeting regarding a March 5 Facebook post made by former Town Supervisor Kathryn Luciani.

Concerns were raised during public comment at the March 19 town board meeting regarding a March 5 Facebook post made by former Town Supervisor Kathryn Luciani. ( Pixabay photo.)

Woodbury Town Board denies Kiryas Joel water exemption request

22 Mar 2026 | 03:44

The Town of Woodbury rejected a request from the Village of Kiryas Joel to grant a tax exemption for...

A Monroe resident voiced her concerns about the M-W school district’s ICE policies.

A Monroe resident voiced her concerns about the M-W school district’s ICE policies. ( Pixabay photo.)

M-W school district faces calls to explain ICE protocols

20 Mar 2026 | 11:14

The Monroe-Woodbury board of education listened to a public comment calling for transparency on the district’s...

Members of the Boys Varsity team celebrate another season.

Members of the Boys Varsity team celebrate another season. ( Photo by William Dimmit)

Crusader basketball celebrates the season

17 Mar 2026 | 07:14

On Tuesday March 11 and Monday March 16 at the Captains Table, the Monroe Woodbury High School girls...

Meet the candidates: Village of Monroe election March 18

Meet the candidates: Village of Monroe election March 18

17 Mar 2026 | 02:04

The Village of Monroe’s election is March 18. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Village...

A mock-up of the relocated and refurbished donations shed planned for Sacred Heart Church.

A mock-up of the relocated and refurbished donations shed planned for Sacred Heart Church. ( Photo provided.)

M-W High School senior seeks support for Eagle Scout project

17 Mar 2026 | 02:03

Sebastian Sequeiros, a senior at Monroe Woodbury High School and member of Boy Scout Troop 440 of Monroe,...

New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography

New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography

New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections

17 Mar 2026 | 04:02

In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country....

MOST VIEWED

MOST COMMENTED