Shaquana Johnson-Williams and Breana Ramsay with their children at LEGOLAND, June 14, 2022. ( Photo courtesy of Crosland Law Group LLC) LEGOLAND accused of racial discrimination Two Black families who visited LEGOLAND in Goshen on June 14, 2022, are accusing the amusement park of racial discrimination.... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 09:32
The North Main Newspaper Club members include Isaiah Quijada, Violet Korba, Reagan Fumagali, Hadley Hasman, John Cush, Reshauna Scott, Dereck Gonzalez, Eden Ilori, Faith-Isabella Massillon, Ethan Meighan, Sebastian Lopez, Sophia Torres, Hazel Ferrara, Elizabeth Reyes, Katherine Zepeda, Emily Cancio, Shamuel Vinas, Sofia DiBenedetto, Jacob Frimpong, Andrew Tedeschi, Ricardo Anaya Hernandez, Johan Olea, and Nataly Gonzalez. Also pictured: M-W teacher/Newspaper Club advisor Kristen Giakoumis and M-W teaching assistant Regino Pellegrino, and Photo News staff Design Director Christina Scotti and Managing Editor Lisa Reider. North Main Newspaper Club visits The Photo News headquarters The fourth- and fifth-students of North Main Elementary’s Newspaper Club visited The Photo News headquarters in Chester on... Local News 06 Jun 2024 | 01:25
Florida, N.Y., resident and Warwick Advertiser editor Lisa Reider with her brother Erik, whose donated organs helped save five people. ( Photo by Randy Patrick) A gift that keeps on giving In February 2018, New York resident Allison Davis, a 30-year old single mother with cystic fibrosis, was struggling to survive.... Home 25 Apr 2024 | 09:26
The intersection of Pine Tree and Still roads with Orange Turnkpike and Stage Road. ( Image by Google Maps) Trustees approve agreement for intersection upgrades along Stage Road The village of Monroe will hold an election on March 19 for three village positions: two trustee seats with four-year terms,... Local News 21 Feb 2024 | 12:00
An example of trash on along a street, ( Photo by Enis S, Unsplash) Trash problems plague Monroe Village, Mayor seeks solutions The Monroe Village Board during its February 8 meeting outlined a serious trash problem that threatens to only get worse... Local News 16 Feb 2024 | 01:01
Walden Savings Bank CEO Derrik Wynkoop presents a check for $5,000 to Orange County Land Trust on January 11. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Historic acquisition: Public access to Sugar Loaf Mountain secured Sugar Loaf Mountain juts out above the hamlet that carries its name, but access to the wild precipice has always been prohibited,... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 10:02
Warwick-based doctor Calvin Hargis shares what he’s learned in his new book, “Healing the Human Machine.” Local doctor pens book demystifying ‘the human machine’ and chronic pain For those in search of pain management solutions, Warwick-based chiropractor Dr. Calvin Hargis may have some useful tips... News 29 Dec 2023 | 01:53
The proposed territory for the village of Seven Springs would have fallen in the area between Kiyas Joel and the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. ( Image by Google Maps) New village rules squeeze out Seven Springs proposal Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law legislation aimed at making it harder for groups to establish villages within... Local News 27 Dec 2023 | 11:01
Madison Lendor, 12, from Monroe, will compete on the Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship. MWMS student Madison Lendor to compete in ‘Kids Baking Championship’ Monroe-Woodbury Middle School seventh-grader Madison Lendor loves to bake with the help of her twin sister Hailee. In fact,... Local News 12 Dec 2023 | 01:14
Annie McGuinness speaks to the Woodbury Town Board about her dog McGruff. Family reeling after lost dog euthanized without warning For many of us, pets are simply part of the family. They comfort and love us just as much as we love them, making their deaths... Local News 24 Oct 2023 | 12:17
The house central to the lawsuit at 25 Creamery Pond Road. ( Image by Google Maps) Chester Town Board approves $10K payment to insurance for eviction lawsuit At the October 11 Chester Town Board meeting, the board voted to approve a payment of $10,000 to the town’s insurance for... News 17 Oct 2023 | 04:19
Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone during the Oct. 2 town board meeting. Budget matters, new hires, and town laws discussed at Oct. 2 Monroe Town Board meeting It’s preliminary budget time! While the 2023-24 budget for the town of Monroe is considered tentative, Supervisor Tony Cardone... Local News 16 Oct 2023 | 11:24
Chester Councilmen Brandon Holdridge and Robert Courtenay. Chester councilmen call for investigation into supervisor Chester Town Councilmen Robert Courtenay (R) and Brandon Holdridge (D) last week asked Orange County District Attorney David... News 16 Oct 2023 | 11:05
DA David Hoovler with Chief Investigator Rudolph Simmons and Investigator Darrin Fulton. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office) DA Hoovler launches National Store Walk Month to combat retail theft Every year stores across Orange County see an increase in retail theft typically starting from Black Friday after Thanksgiving... Home 13 Oct 2023 | 03:10
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Halloween treats, fall cleanups, and local fundraisers coming soon A host of events are slated to take place in the town of Monroe in the coming weeks. During the October 2 town board meeting,... Local News 10 Oct 2023 | 01:00
