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ICE ‘not moving forward’ with Chester warehouse, says Assemblyman

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher that the agency is not going to move...

Local News
20 Feb 2026 | 09:49
SUNY Orange names Sojourner Truth Award winners

SUNY Orange names Sojourner Truth Award winners

SUNY Orange will recognize 698 Orange County students in grades six through 12 with the 2026 Sojourner Truth Awards, celebrating...

Local News
20 Feb 2026 | 04:16
FLY-Car program improves emergency response times.
FLY-Car program improves emergency response times. ( Photo provided.)

OC Sheriff’s Office adds second FLY-CAR

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Paul Arteta announced the purchase of a second vehicle for his department’s FLY-Car program,...

Police & Fire
20 Feb 2026 | 01:04
Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards open to entries

Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards open to entries

The Open Space Institute is accepting submissions for its Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Awards. Up to $5k each will be awarded...

Local News
20 Feb 2026 | 10:28
Are prices really increasing?

Are prices really increasing?

In a report released last week, the U.S. Labor Department said consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in January, owing to factors...

Local News
19 Feb 2026 | 04:56
Joyce Timko
Joyce Timko ( Photo provided.)

Garnet Health names new COO

Garnet Health has Joyce Timko, MBA, CRA, RT(R)(M)(CT), to chief operating officer.

Timko has been with Garnet Health’s leadership...

Business
19 Feb 2026 | 01:28
Annie Tinnirello to lead Zumba at post Purim event.
Annie Tinnirello to lead Zumba at post Purim event. ( Photo provided.)

Temple Beth Shalom to host post Purim experience

Temple Beth Shalom, 13 Roosevelt Ave, Florida, will host a post Purim Shabbat experience on March 6. The event will be followed...

Local News
18 Feb 2026 | 04:29
ICE retracts statement about warehouse purchase

ICE retracts statement about warehouse purchase

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Wednesday morning it had not purchased the warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive...

Local News
18 Feb 2026 | 11:27
Celebrate Purim with Chabad

Celebrate Purim with Chabad

Chabad Goshen invites the county Jewish community to celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim with a lively, family-friendly...

Local News
18 Feb 2026 | 11:45
Opt-out fees for new water meters examined

Opt-out fees for new water meters examined

The Town of Chester is in the process of installing new cellular endpoint technology for water meters to replace the old...

Local News
18 Feb 2026 | 01:51
Town considers community preservation fund

Town considers community preservation fund

The Town of Goshen is in the discussion phase of creating a community preservation fund similar to the ones in Warwick and...

Local News
18 Feb 2026 | 01:31
Town of Goshen Police Department with Sen. James Skoufis during the state grant announcement press conference.
Town of Goshen Police Department with Sen. James Skoufis during the state grant announcement press conference. ( Photo provided)

Newly accredited departments helped by $380K funding

Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) joined police chiefs and local elected leaders from across Orange County to announce...

Local News
18 Feb 2026 | 01:13
Approximately 50 protesters gathered outside the Orange County Government Building on Feb. 14., a day after the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it purchased the former Pep Boys Warehouse in Chester.
Approximately 50 protesters gathered outside the Orange County Government Building on Feb. 14., a day after the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it purchased the former Pep Boys Warehouse in Chester. ( Photos by Molly Colgan)

Valentine’s Day protest

Goshen. Approximately 50 protesters gathered outside the Orange County Government Building on Saturday, Feb. 14., On Feb....

Local News
18 Feb 2026 | 03:00
Library Roundup

Library Roundup

One of the exciting new things to happen in the past year in the library was the opening of The Libratory, our very own maker...

Local News
13 Feb 2026 | 04:41
The former Pep Boys warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in Chester Industrial Park.
The former Pep Boys warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in Chester Industrial Park. ( File photo)

ICE buys warehouse for use as detention facility

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) purchased the warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in the Village of Chester for...

Local News
16 Feb 2026 | 04:29
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