Dawn Marie Marino. (Photo courtesy of New York State Police) ‘Dawn Marino has never been forgotten’ Because of “continual progress over the last several years,” police again are seeking the public’s assistance in solving... Local News 16 Apr 2025 | 09:34
Cold as ICE A federal judge from the Southern District of New York, which includes Orange County, temporarily halted deportations earlier... Police & Fire 15 Apr 2025 | 11:57
Proposed new Trout Brook Firehouse at 712 Lakes Road in Monroe. Rendering courtesy of Cirillo Architects. Voters approve plan for new Troutbrook Firehouse Voters in the Chester Fire District voted Tuesday to authorize the construction of a new Trout Brook Firehouse, including... Local News 09 Apr 2025 | 11:23
Proposed new Trout Brook Firehouse at 712 Lakes Road in Monroe. Rendering courtesy of Cirillo Architects Vote set for April 8 to fund construction of new Trout Brook Firehouse On Tuesday, April 8, residents of the Chester Fire District will have an opportunity to vote on a proposition to authorize... Local News 02 Apr 2025 | 10:43
Chester’s Christina Contento is crowned Ms. New York International 2025. Provided photo. ( Photo courtesy of Christina Contento) From pain to pageantry, Christina Contento aims to inspire Chester resident Christina Contento was recently named Ms. New York International 2025, providing her with a platform from... Local News 25 Mar 2025 | 02:03
A Jan. 28 email with the subject line ‘Fork in the Road’ that was received by Office of Personnel and Management employees included the deferred resignation letter. The DOGE Effect The reduction of the federal workforce, which is estimated at 2.3 million people, is more than a national story. It also... Local News 13 Mar 2025 | 12:39
Caiden Spears in a Boeing 777. ( Photo courtesy of Ingrid Spears) Caiden Spears earns historic aviation achievement On May 25 of last year, Monroe’s Caiden Spears, then 17, became the youngest African American male to obtain a private pilot... Local News 21 Feb 2025 | 10:10
A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Evergreen 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
Local judge to take position with Trump administration Minisink Town Justice Karen Ostberg has been appointed to a position within the incoming Trump administration, thereby ending... Local News 14 Jan 2025 | 03:00
Ricardo Castillo disassembles the boiler at ADAPT of Hudson Valley’s residential location Nov. 22 in Westtown. ( Photo courtesy of Astar) Astar helps those in need Last month’s snowstorm was no match for workers from Astar Heating and Air Conditioning as they performed two installations... Business 15 Dec 2024 | 12:10
Harriman man arrested on illegal firearm charge According to state police, Richard Garcia, 52, of Harriman, was arrested at this home Nov. 18 and charged with third degree... Police & Fire 10 Dec 2024 | 01:06
The demonstration took place Thursday, Nov. 7. ( Photo courtesy of Catdodge Photography) Employees picket at Garnet Health Medical Center Employees at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown took part in “informational picketing” last week as they called on... Local News 13 Nov 2024 | 11:59
Team Screene, in memory of John Screene. ( Photo courtesy of Teresa Gilli) Wanted: Brave souls in support of Special Olympic athletes Organizers of this year’s Orange County Polar Plunge – scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, at Earl Reservoir in Woodbury – are... Local News 14 Oct 2024 | 12:00
Parishioners of St. Mary Church in Arden, before it was demolished in 1957. ( Photo courtesy Jim Nelson) Local resident seeks caretaker for defunct Arden cemetery Decades after St. Mary Cemetery in Arden fell into disrepair, St. Anastasia Church in Harriman has begun working with the... Local News 09 Oct 2024 | 11:28
‘They can’t touch your family for a year’