An example of a small drone operation. ( Photo by AC works Co., Ltd., Pixabay) Federal authorities deploy drone detection system to aid in investigation The alleged drone sightings that appeared to have started in NJ have since made their way to Orange County. In a statement... Local News 17 Dec 2024 | 11:22
Drought conditions in the state as of Dec. 16. ( Image courtesy the NYS DEC) Drought level reduced to ‘Watch’ After about a month of being under a “Drought Warning,” the county is now back down to a Drought Watch, the NYS Department... Local News 16 Dec 2024 | 03:46
Orange County Legislature passes 2025 budget The Orange County Legislature adopted the 2025 budget in the amount of $987,762,005 with a vote of 19-0 on December 5. Legislators... Local News 15 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Hochul will propose inflation refund checks as part of her 2025 State of the State address. ( Photo by Don Pollard) Hochul proposes inflation refund for state residents New Yorkers may get an “inflation refund” in 2025 under a new proposal by Governor Kathy Hochul. The announcement will be... Local News 14 Dec 2024 | 12:10
All One One All Farm’s 2025 Artist in Residence applications now open All One One All (AOOA) Farm is now accepting applications for its third annual Artist in Residence program. Artists aged... Entertainment 09 Dec 2024 | 12:10
L-R: ATF Hudson Valley (Region 3) Supervisor Kelvin Jackson, ATF SAC Bryan Miller, ADA Amanda Bettinelli, SADA Alexis Gregory, and ATF ASAC Bryan DiGirolamo. ( Photo provided) Two county prosecutors win ‘Prosecutor of the Year’ awards Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler congratulated Senior Assistant District Attorney Alexis Gregory and Assistant... Police & Fire 06 Dec 2024 | 05:59
Erin E. Gatti-Sisto. Erin E. Gatti-Sisto, 47 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Erin E. Gatti-Sisto on November 24, 2024. She was 47 years old.... Obituaries 05 Dec 2024 | 03:22
Last year about 3,800 wreaths were placed. ( Photo courtesy of Orange County) Wreaths Across America ceremony slated for Dec. 14. Orange County Veterans Cemetery will be hosting Wreaths Across America on December 14 at noon. The annual event has volunteers... Local News 04 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Minisink Monument restoration project fundraising update As of November 30, we have received $15,000 in donations! With continued community support we could achieve our Phase 1 goal... Letters to the Editor 02 Dec 2024 | 04:34
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
Neuhaus rescinds State of Emergency declaration On Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued Executive Order No. 15, rescinding Executive... Local News 20 Nov 2024 | 05:04
Jeanne Herbert. ( Photos provided) INSPIRE president to retire Jeanne Herbert, president and CEO of Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association, Inc., also known as INSPIRE, has announced... Business 19 Nov 2024 | 01:47
Hudson Valley under red flag fire warning through Saturday The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the lower Hudson Valley area until 6 p.m. Saturday, November... Local News 08 Nov 2024 | 04:43
Sheriff’s office warns of intimidation attempts against immigrants On Friday afternoon, the Orange County Sheriff’s office sent out an alert regarding a phone scam currently targeting residents.... Local News 08 Nov 2024 | 01:18
How do we all come back together? It’s no secret that political discourse in recent years has become increasingly divisive. In many areas of our region, we’ve... Local News 07 Nov 2024 | 08:00
