Suburban Propane contributes $15K to Chester's fireworks show Pictured is Chris Summersett, customer service center manager for Suburban Propane, with the $15,000 check he presented to... Business Aug 20 2019 | 01:21 PM
The Orange County Director of Tourism, Amanda Dana, in the company of government officials and Legoland New York's Officer Parks, wields the scissors at the June 21 ribbon cutting for the opening of the Orange County Tourism & Film Welcome Center at 99 Main St. in Goshen. ( Photo by Geri Corey) New tourism office spotlights the county's 'recession-proof' charms Even if you’re not a visitor, you'll find a stop the office of Orange County Tourism & Film Welcome Center, at 99 Main St.... Business Aug 20 2019 | 02:31 PM
Jay Jonas 9/11 firefighter Jay Jonas to tell his story at Patriot Day ceremony Firefighter Jay Jonas of Goshen was one of only 22 survivors inside the North Tower of the World Trade Center when it collapsed... News Aug 20 2019 | 11:53 AM
New York crew goes west to fight wildfires (AP) A crew from New York will be helping fight wildfires in the Northwest. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Aug. 9 that a crew... Police & Fire Aug 14 2019 | 12:53 PM
A bald eagle at Shohola Marsh Reservoir, one of only two eagle release sites in Pennsylvania during the recovery program in the 1980s. With financial support from the Federal Endangered Species Fund and the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the Pennsylvania Game Commission imported young bald eagles from Canada and transferred them to Shohola. The game commissions says descendants of those birds nest in Pennsylvania and neighboring states today. ( Photo by Pamela Chergotis) Trump overhauls endangered species protections (AP) The Trump administration on Monday rolled out some of the broadest changes in decades to enforcement of the landmark... News Aug 13 2019 | 08:25 PM
What a hoot: Campers met animals at the Wildlife Education Center. Connecting young people with the natural world After chance encounters at community events last year, it seemed kismet that the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum (HHNM) would... News Aug 09 2019 | 03:05 PM
Start your school routine now Back to school: Get the whole family ready by setting a new routine, checking after school plans — and cutting screen time.... News Aug 09 2019 | 02:46 PM
“Anybody who is working in Catholic organizations right now is being hit by the fallout from the abuse crisis. We have been faced with some of our significant donors saying, 'No more money to Catholic Charities until the bishops straighten out this mess.” -- Dominican Sister Donna Markham, CEO of Catholic Charities ( jcomp-freepik.com) Catholic charities tested by abuse scandals, border crisis (AP) For U.S. charities affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, the past year has tested the resilience of their fundraisers... News Aug 09 2019 | 02:24 PM
Orange County Citizens Foundation Nominate an outstanding community leader News Aug 09 2019 | 12:35 PM
Campers go riding ( ) Sheriff DuBois sends local kids to summer camp Sheriff Carl DuBois is sending 13 deserving children to the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp for a week of... News Aug 09 2019 | 12:26 PM
Jeremiah Johnson El Chester police officers sued by man stopped on patrol This is an updated story. Two town of Chester police officers are being sued by a Warwick man who claims to be a Moorish national... News Aug 09 2019 | 12:07 PM
Legoland New York Finance Director Rosa J. Gutierrez Legoland finance director appointed to Cornerstone Family Healthcare board If her recent appointment is any indication, Legoland New York Finance Director Rosa J. Gutierrez is interested in building... News Aug 09 2019 | 12:03 PM
Daisy Troop 88 learned about women in business from the owner of What's the Scoop, Kristen Mulroe. ( Photo provided) It's time to join the Girl Scouts Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. "We are more than cookie... News Aug 08 2019 | 09:29 AM
Chabad Hebrew School celebrates students' accomplishments Chabad Hebrew School of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, is opening registration for the upcoming... News Aug 02 2019 | 03:22 PM
Four ways to get better sleep People with insomnia struggle to get a good night's rest and wonder how to sleep better They may be plagued by trouble falling... News Aug 02 2019 | 12:42 PM
