David Baldwin will teach the class “Calligraphy – the Art of Lettering,” starting Nov. 13. ( Photo provided) Learn the art of calligraphy Calligraphy is the art of lettering. Throughout history, calligraphy has been part of formal documentation such as scripture,... News 05 Nov 2024 | 08:10
A view of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene. ( Image by NOAA aircraft ) AG James issues warning on charitable giving for hurricane relief New York Attorney General Letitia James recently provided reminders and tips to New Yorkers who are seeking to provide support... News 15 Oct 2024 | 11:59
Ulster County resident dies of rare mosquito-borne virus A person has died in New York state from eastern equine encephalitis, prompting Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare the rare mosquito-borne... News 26 Sep 2024 | 10:09
AG James warns of investment scams using AI-manipulated videos On August 29, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an investor alert warning New Yorkers about scams reportedly... News 30 Aug 2024 | 12:42
Farmworker Appreciation Day announced Celebrate the work of our local farmworkers and how they help to sustain local agricultural operations that keep our economies... News 16 Jul 2024 | 12:19
One of the outdoor sculpture pieces at Storm King Art Center. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) OC students to get free admission to Storm King Art Center Senator James Skoufis (D-42) recently announced that, thanks to a $50,000 grant, Storm King Art Center will allow all Orange... News 16 Jul 2024 | 11:16
People for People Fund Executive Director Marsi Clark, fourth from left, with volunteers. ( Photo courtesy of Impact PR & Communications ) People for People Fund, helping area residents for nearly 40 years Since January of 1986, the People for People Fund has allocated over $5 million in one-time grants to steadily employed individuals... Local News 26 Jun 2024 | 11:48
New York moves to ban ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids The New York State Legislature on Friday passed a bill that would allow parents to block their kids from getting social media... Home 17 Jun 2024 | 04:55
In April 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the opening of 16 mass vaccination sites for individuals age 60 and older. Independent report criticizes Cuomo’s COVID-19 response An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic found former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “top down” approach of... News 17 Jun 2024 | 04:41
Photo: Wikimedia commons Weighing your options on the bathroom scale What you weigh and how you measure it has long been a concern for health experts. One useful guide to healthy poundage is... Evergreen 04 Jun 2024 | 01:32
A Chester Village Police vehicle. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Several area police agencies win state grant funding O Monday, May 13, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that several local police stations will receive funding for new technology... Police & Fire 16 May 2024 | 12:59
While at Washingtonville High School on Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program for the county. ( Photo provided) County to use AI against school bus safety violators On Monday, May 6, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program in collaboration... News 06 May 2024 | 04:33
Dru Rai of NYS CIO presented awards to Mary Mirabella, Theresa Cody and Steven Frischknecht, with Orange County CIO Glenn Marchi, at the NY IT Leadership Forum in Albany on April 16, 2024. ( Photo provided) Local residents, county employees earn NY leadership awards Orange County employees from the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department were recently presented with three leadership... News 30 Apr 2024 | 11:19
Creative Impact Conference 2024 takes place at Storm King Art Center May 14. ( Photo courtesy of Orange County Arts Council) Conference to focus on the intersection of arts and business On Tuesday, May 14, the Orange County NY Arts Council will present speakers, panels, networking opportunities and conversations... News 30 Apr 2024 | 12:01
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51
