‘Today, we are one step closer’ New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement in response to the conviction of Derek Chauvin for... Letters to the Editor 21 Apr 2021 | 03:30
People ‘want police officers to be part of the community’ Alarmed by police-involved deaths and racially biased law enforcement in New York and elsewhere, Governor Andrew Cuomo has... Local News 05 Jan 2021 | 08:38
‘If you find it uncomfortable to talk about racism, imagine what it must feel like to actually live it’ I am a NYC public school teacher living in the Bronx and a Chester Academy alum. I have considered Chester my home for the... Letters to the Editor 04 Aug 2020 | 03:48
‘If all lives matter, then make it so’ I would like to address Daniel Forst’s letter “Their blood isn’t white or black but red.” I totally appreciate that Mr. Forst... Letters to the Editor 25 Jul 2020 | 05:01
Steven Fuller, lead organizer of the event, spoke to the crowd, saying they would listen, pray and march. Photos by Francis Ruth Harris. Listen, pray and march By Frances Ruth Harris It’s been eight weeks since the death of George Floyd. Black Lives Matter Steven Fuller and his unity... Local News 22 Jul 2020 | 12:01
Senate Majority advances policing reforms legislative package The Senate Majority will advance a major policing reforms legislative package which includes the repeal of 50-a and other... Local News 08 Jun 2020 | 07:55
A group of Tuxedo Park residents gathered in front of the American Flag located in front of the police station on behalf of the late George Floyd Tuesday evening. Photo provided by Mayor David McFadden. Residents of Tuxedo Park take a knee for George Floyd A group of more than 75 Tuxedo Park residents gathered in front of American flag located in front of the police station... Local News 03 Jun 2020 | 07:47
Photos by Judy Ronay ‘I needed to document these images’ Outrage, despair and pain are written on signs, masks and in the eyes of protesters in Monroe on a bright Sunday afternoon.... Columns 03 Jun 2020 | 03:48
Statement of Orange County Sheriff Carl E. DuBois on the death of George Floyd The senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week has sent shock aves throughout our communities. Needless to... Letters to the Editor 01 Jun 2020 | 12:50
Photo by Abby Wolf. Looking for justice for George A crowd of protesters filled the usually quiet Millponds in Monroe late Sunday afternoon, as people came together to protest... Local News 01 Jun 2020 | 11:01
