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Michael’s Appliance Center to award $500 to winner of Italian-inspired art competition. ( Pixabay photo.)

Orange County. High school artists invited to transform an Italian-made range hood into a unique showroom masterpiece.

Michael’s Appliance Center launches Italian-inspired art competition for students

02 Mar 2026 | 03:08

Michael’s Appliance Center is inviting high school art students across Orange County to participate in “Design the Hood: Inspired by Italy,” a creative competition celebrating Italian design and craftsmanship.

Students are challenged to submit original artwork inspired by Italian culture, landscapes,...

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County launches committee to address and prevent threats. ( Photo by Erin Holton)

OC Sheriff’s Office launches Threat Advisory Committee

27 Feb 2026 | 04:37

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Feb. 27 to announce the launch of the Orange...

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Chester students proudly display their cards for local seniors. ( Photo provided.)

Students participate in National Write a Letter to an Elder Day

27 Feb 2026 | 03:51

Chester Academy and Chester Elementary School students are spreading kindness and connection this winter...

Police & Fire

Orange County Sheriff’s Office establishes threat advisory committee. ( Photo provided.)

Orange County Sheriff launches threat advisory committee

27 Feb 2026 | 03:08

The Orange County Sheriff’s office has established the Orange County Threat Advisory Committee (OCTAC),...

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O&R expands energy affordability program

26 Feb 2026 | 11:28

Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) has expanded income-eligibility discounts on gas and electric bills...

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Timothy McCarty, 64, at home in Milford, Pa. the day before his bladder surgery — which was not covered by his insurance because it was across a state line in New York. ( By Becca Tucker)

Who’s got you covered? Maybe not your health insurance

26 Feb 2026 | 11:15

Timothy McCarty, 64, knows he hasn’t taken the best care of himself. He has been smoking since he was...

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Julia Calderon’s battery is connected to hundreds of others in a network known as a virtual power plant. Photos by Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus. ( Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus)

How a more flexible grid could save New York billions

25 Feb 2026 | 12:22

Julia Calderon’s power used to go out regularly. She lives in Warwick, and remembers once having to bury...

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Orange County. High school artists invited to transform an Italian-made range hood into a unique showroom masterpiece.

Michael’s Appliance Center launches Italian-inspired art competition for students

OC Sheriff’s Office launches Threat Advisory Committee

Students participate in National Write a Letter to an Elder Day

Orange County Sheriff launches threat advisory committee

O&R expands energy affordability program

Who’s got you covered? Maybe not your health insurance

How a more flexible grid could save New York billions

Officials react with caution to news ICE is no longer looking at Chester warehouse

’The pride of the Goshen community’

After days of confusion, Roxbury officials say ICE bought warehouse

OC Sheriff’s Office adds second FLY-CAR

Are prices really increasing?

ICE retracts statement about warehouse purchase