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John Reilly

Chester highway superintendent removed from office following conviction

27 Mar 2026 | 04:13
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Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge said John Reilly was removed from his position as highway superintendent upon being found guilty Thursday afternoon in the May 2, 2025, shooting of a lost DoorDash driver.

“Per New York State law, Mr. Reilly is vacated from his office as soon as he is convicted,”...

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Concern raised over property violation enforcement at Village meeting

Concern raised over property violation enforcement at Village meeting

27 Mar 2026 | 11:03

The Village and Town of Woodbury’s handling of property violations was questioned at the Mach 26 Village...

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Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in Orange County Court on May 25.
Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in Orange County Court on May 25. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli)

Chester Highway Superintendent faces up to 25 years in prison after being found guilty in DoorDash shooting trial

27 Mar 2026 | 02:57

An Orange County jury on Thursday, March 26, found Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly guilty...

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Luke Hand (No. 3) of C.J. Hooker Middle School won the 2026 Orange County Regional Spelling Bee after a tie-breaking written test. Rex Heymer of Warwick Valley Middle School (No. 10), took second place.
Luke Hand (No. 3) of C.J. Hooker Middle School won the 2026 Orange County Regional Spelling Bee after a tie-breaking written test. Rex Heymer of Warwick Valley Middle School (No. 10), took second place. ( Photo provided.)

C.J. Hooker Middle School student wins Orange County Regional Spelling Bee

26 Mar 2026 | 03:04

After 17 rounds of competition and a final written test, Luke Hand of C.J. Hooker Middle School (Goshen...

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Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus with incoming Budget Director Gretchen Riordan.
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus with incoming Budget Director Gretchen Riordan. ( Photo provided.)

Orange County names new budget director

26 Mar 2026 | 02:48

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus has selected Gretchen Riordan, currently serving as the deputy...

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Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in court on March 25.
Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in court on March 25. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.)

Jurors head into third day of deliberations in DoorDash shooting involving Chester highway superintendent

26 Mar 2026 | 08:04

After a second day of deliberations following last week’s trial in which Chester Highway Superintendent...

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Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in county court as closing arguments wrapped up Monday, March 23.
Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in county court as closing arguments wrapped up Monday, March 23. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.)

No verdict after first day of jury deliberations in DoorDash shooting involving Chester Highway Superintendent

24 Mar 2026 | 09:57

After its first day of deliberations following a week-long trial in which Chester Highway Superintendent...

OCIDA CEO Bill Fioravante addresses crowd at meeting on brownfield remediation.
OCIDA CEO Bill Fioravante addresses crowd at meeting on brownfield remediation. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff)

OCIDA and EPA team up to remediate brownfields in Orange County

A new initiative aimed at locating and remediating brownfields in Orange County has been launched by the Orange County Industrial...

Local News
25 Mar 2026 | 06:21
Department of Emergency Services releases school bus safety awareness video

Department of Emergency Services releases school bus safety awareness video

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and the Orange County Department of Emergency Services have released a new public safety...

Local News
24 Mar 2026 | 01:04
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)

Crusaders baseball wins home opener

On Saturday, March 21 at Monroe Woodbury High School, the Crusaders opened their 2026 season as they hosted the Bulldogs...

Sports
23 Mar 2026 | 10:54
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

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

Local News
22 Mar 2026 | 03:44
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

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

Local News
20 Mar 2026 | 11:14
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

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

Sports
17 Mar 2026 | 07:14
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