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Reilly pictured at the DoorDash shooting trial on March 25. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli)

News. DoorDash driver Alpha Barry’s suit seeks damages for the negligence, recklessness and carelessness of the defendants and claims physical and emotional distress as a result of the shooting. The Town of Chester seeks dismissal of the case.

Motions in Alpha Barry’s suit against Town of Chester and its former highway superintendent slated for consideration May 1

08 Apr 2026 | 04:59

Motions in Alpha Barry’s civil suit against former Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly and the Town of Chester are scheduled to be considered May 1 in county supreme court.

Barry is the lost DoorDash driver shot by former Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly.

The lawsuit filed in November...

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The westbound right lane of Route 207/17A is closed with daily shoulder/lane closures on Route 17 eastbound. ( Photo: Bryan Fumagalli)

Repairs to Goshen overpass ‘expected by summer’

08 Apr 2026 | 10:23

Traffic on the Route 207/17A bridge over Route 17 in the Village of Goshen should be back to normal in...

Police & Fire

Dog on roof is no joke

07 Apr 2026 | 02:22

On April Fool’s Day (April 1), the Town of Goshen Police Department received a call about a white dog...

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Alex Prizgintas organized these events through his roles as president of the Woodbury Historical Society and Town Historian of Woodbury. ( Photo provided.)

Area historians join to share hidden stories

07 Apr 2026 | 01:25

Two years ago, ten historical societies and town historians from Orange County came together to share...

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Maci Marszewski, an eighth-grader at Goshen Middle School, created The Shelter Cup, a community-led event to benefit the Hudson Valley SPCA. ( Photo provided.)

Goshen Middle School student to use $1K grant to promote pet adoption

08 Apr 2026 | 06:45

Maci Marszewski, an eighth-grader at Goshen Middle School, is using a $1,000 grant she received from...

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Sen. James Skoufis, Assm. Jonathan Jacobson join leaders from OC hospitals to announce new grant incentive for pediatric readiness.

New grant program announced for OC hospitals

07 Apr 2026 | 10:12

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) joined Montefiore...

Sports

Goshen High School girls golf team. ( Photo provided.)

Goshen girls golf looks to continue winning program

06 Apr 2026 | 08:45

Eric Harris, now the head coach for the Goshen High School girls golf program is focused upon continuing...

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News. DoorDash driver Alpha Barry’s suit seeks damages for the negligence, recklessness and carelessness of the defendants and claims physical and emotional distress as a result of the shooting. The Town of Chester seeks dismissal of the case.

Motions in Alpha Barry’s suit against Town of Chester and its former highway superintendent slated for consideration May 1

Repairs to Goshen overpass ‘expected by summer’

Dog on roof is no joke

Area historians join to share hidden stories

Goshen Middle School student to use $1K grant to promote pet adoption

New grant program announced for OC hospitals

Goshen girls golf looks to continue winning program

Music for the Week: Enjoy concerts, musicals and dancing

Home and Garden 2026

Reilly removed as Chester’s head of highway after conviction in DoorDash shooting

Port Jervis police dept. joins state traffic safety committee in anti-texting, distracted driving campaign

Goshen boys 4X400M relay sets school record at nationals

Music for the Week: Start April off with classic rock, folk and more