Former Record editor Walter “Jeff” Storey dies at 73 Walter “Jeff” Storey, a local journalist and lawyer who ran the newsrooms of both the Times Herald-Record and the New York... Obituaries 14 Jun 2022 | 07:56
New book explains Kiryas Joel as product of Jewish history and American politics Since 2003, David Myers, an authority in Jewish history at UCLA, has visited the Hasidic village of Kiryas Joel dozens of... Home 16 Feb 2022 | 11:11
Developers Goshen Hospitality, LLC, are seeking permits to construct three four-story hotels, two restaurants, five two-story extended-stay cottages, a two-story office building and living quarters for a caretaker on 63.3 acres at 6 ½ Station Road and Cheekchunk Road in the Town of Goshen. Developers propose a complex aimed at housing and feeding visitors to Orange County’s booming tourist sector For months, Goshen residents and public officials debated – sometimes acrimoniously – the merits of the Legoland amusement... Evergreen 06 Oct 2021 | 04:38
Orange County will receive at least $4.4 million and as much as $7.6 million in proceeds from lawsuits filed against drug manufacturers and distributors responsible for the ravages of opioid addiction, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Oct. 5. Photo illustration by Kevin Bidwell from Pexels. ‘These funds will not bring back loved ones lost’ Orange County will receive at least $4.4 million and as much as $7.6 million in proceeds from lawsuits filed against drug... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 07:25
The Republican draft of Congressional maps uses “names” for its plan. Today, Orange County is in the 18th district, which also includes all of Putnam County, parts of southern Dutchess County and northeastern Westchester County. The GOP’s SULORNGRCK draft would include Sullivan, Orange and Rockland, area with communities as different as Fallsburgh in Sullivan, Warwick and Monroe in Orange and Spring Valley in Rockland. Map provided by the State of New York Congress “Names” Draft Plan. ( Paul) New York’s Congressional map will change Want to drop a line to your congressman? You might be writing a different person after next year’s elections. Congressional... Local News 27 Sep 2021 | 12:50
Developer seeks to annex land from Woodbury to Kiryas Joel/Palm Tree Woodbury’s village mayor has reacted coolly to a proposal to move 12.83 acres of vacant woodland to Kiryas Joel/Palm Tree.... Local News 25 Aug 2021 | 11:50
Amelia Moller with the 10-month-old mini-dachshund, mini-Australian shepherd mix she and her husband named Fogarty or "Fogs." Fogs was adopted from a shelter in Tennessee. Provided photos. ‘There is always ... something else that ... needs your help’ At the height of the pandemic, two Harvard teachers drove to the Goshen Humane Society to pick up a Beagle the shelter had... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 03:52
Tuxedo. Voters to decide in November if town opts out of marijuana consumption The Tuxedo Town Board voted on July 26 to permit retail marijuana dispensaries in the town but opted out of the provisions... Local News 28 Jul 2021 | 01:07
Pictured from left to right: Mike Griffin, executive director, County Executives of America, NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, Joseph F. Rice, an attorney with Motley Rice, and Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus met to discuss upcoming opioid settlements. Provided photo. ‘An opportunity to hold opioid distributors accountable for their unlawful actions’ Orange County will share in the proceeds of a landmark $1.1 billion suit designed to help abate the ongoing scourge of painkiller... Home 28 Jul 2021 | 09:46
At a sparsely attended Goshen Town Board public hearing, two senior citizens argued that the town would benefit from the tax revenues any new marijuana businesses would bring. To date, no businesses have approached the town with such plans. Photo illustration by Kindel Media from Pexels. Town of Goshen will allow marijuana shops while Village of Chester opts out With little fanfare, Goshen town officials have decided to permit marijuana shops to operate in the town. Meanwhile, the... Home 14 Jul 2021 | 03:46
The U.S. Attorney said video footage at the Jan. 6 events at the Capitol show Orange County resident Thomas Webster "clear as day" attacking a police officer. Orange County man accused of attacking a cop during the Jan. 6 disturbances in District of Columbia freed After four months of shuttling from one lockup to another, an Orange County man accused of attacking a police officer during... Local News 30 Jun 2021 | 12:22
Town of Tuxedo citizens committee releases draft police reform plan A Town of Tuxedo citizens committee has produced a draft police reform plan that includes as “paramount” features a return... News 23 Jun 2021 | 02:16
Jim Dehner is the new executive of the Orange County Land Trust, an organization that has permanently protected almost 6,500 acres since its establishment 28 years ago. Photo by Kyle Sanduski. Jim Dehner is the new executive director of the Orange County Land Trust The Orange County Land Trust had selected as its new executive director a veteran of more than 20 years of experience in... Local News 25 May 2021 | 10:36
Date of school vote conflicts with a Jewish holiday Rochelle Marshall of Monroe was “stunned” and “absolutely appalled” when she received information in the mail on Saturday,... Local News 12 May 2021 | 09:59
Kiryas Joel hopes to build a 1/3-mile roadway on recently acquired land to create a shortcut to Route 17 for its residents and to alleviate congestion on Village of Monroe streets. The stretch of the roadway that Kiryas Joel wants to build now would run from Route 208 – which has an exit off Route 17 - to Schunnemunk Road, a narrow twisting town road that leads to a bridge that crosses over Route 17 into Kiryas Joel. Short cut proposed to alleviate traffic congestion Kiryas Joel hopes to build a 1/3-mile roadway on recently acquired land to create a shortcut to Route 17 for its residents... Local News 31 Mar 2021 | 12:35
