A hydrant at the Greens of Chester. The Greens' amended complaint says the county had given the Greens' water system a five-year extension only a month before asking the state for more water studies. ( Frances Ruth Harris) Greens of Chester adds to its discrimination lawsuit The Greens of Chester filed an amended lawsuit on Dec. 6 that adds examples of alleged discriminatory conduct by town and... Local News 09 Dec 2019 | 02:04
Catholic Charities received a generous donation of 80 turkeys from the Orange County Tavern & Restaurant Association that were distributed to families in need. The turkeys, delivered by association president Tommy O’Toole, his wife Christine O’Toole and association secretary Jen Gillett, were accepted by Kristin Jensen, Chief Advancement Officer, Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster. ( Provided photo) Orange County Tavern & Restaurant Association donates 80 turkeys to Catholic Charities A generous donation of turkeys from the Orange County Tavern & Restaurant Association helped make Thanksgiving celebrations... Home 06 Dec 2019 | 12:48
Developer Livy Schwartz recently at the Greens of Chester construction site. ( Frances Ruth Harris) State attorney general says she's taking action against 'anti-Semitic housing practices' in Chester New York State Attorney General Letitia James is intervening in a developer $100 million federal discrimination lawsuit against... Local News 05 Dec 2019 | 04:05
Barbara Martinez ( Photo provided) Barbara Martinez to receive Amy Bull Crist Distinguished Service Award When the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association holds its 61st annual Awards Banquet... Business 04 Dec 2019 | 07:23
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Ava Alleyne, a first-grader at Lee Road Elementary School in Cornwall, at the “Trees for Troops” donation drive on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Farmside Acres in Cornwall. ( Provided photo) Neuhaus joins Farmside Acres to provide Trees for Troops this holiday season Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus participated in Farmside Acres’ annual “Trees for Troops” donation drive on Tuesday,... Home 03 Dec 2019 | 08:49
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus with Dan and Talitha Jones of Edgwick Farm in Cornwall, one of the approximately 9,000 small businesses in Orange County. ( Provided photo) County Executive Neuhaus encourages residents to shop local on Small Business Saturday Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is asking residents and visitors alike to take part in Small Business Saturday... Home 26 Nov 2019 | 11:28
Court: Orange County Partnership is not a public authority Orange County Supreme Court Judge Robert Onofry ruled Nov. 20 that the Orange County Partnership is a private, not-for-profit... Business 25 Nov 2019 | 05:57
Monali Verma cuts the ribbon to celebrate a successful year at Robotics4U ( Photo provided) Robotics4U celebrates first anniversary Robotics4U, which teaches children the science and tech skills they need to make their own robots, celebrated its first anniversary... Business 25 Nov 2019 | 05:04
Onion field in the black dirt ( Robert G. Breese) Local officials blast Cuomo for veto of Chester's land preservation bill Local officials blasted a veto by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that nixed the Town of Chester's proposal to buy land in town or the... Local News 26 Nov 2019 | 03:39
Sugar Loaf Community Foundation holds 40th Anniversary Awards Sugar Loaf. The Sugar Loaf Community Foundation held its 40th Anniversary Awards Dinner on Nov 15. Awards for their contributions... Business 25 Nov 2019 | 06:05
Port Jervis High School principal Andrew Marotta talks to students at the Emerging Leaders Youth Conference. ( Photo provided) High school students get leadership advice from the pros Andrew Marotta, the Port Jervis High School principal, told his audience of high school students about the effectiveness... Local News 25 Nov 2019 | 04:08
New York State Senator Jen Metzger (SD-42) (back row, fourth from right) joins students at John S. Burke Catholic High School on The Great American Smoke Out ( Photo provided) Burke students tell 'people in power' about the vaping epidemic threatening their generation Students from John S. Burke Catholic High School’s Reality Check Club seized an opportunity to educate their peers on the... Local News 25 Nov 2019 | 04:28
Finding Home Farms syrup is a Good Food Awards finalist Finding Home Farms of Middletown is a 2020 Good Food Awards finalist, recognized for its Rye Barrel Aged Maple Syrup in the... Business 25 Nov 2019 | 05:36
Give the gift of winter white this holiday season (AP) White is snow and Santa's beard, so why not share the joy by embracing the color in holiday gifts? The possibilities... Business 22 Nov 2019 | 02:42
Free Electric Vehicle Summit to inform business owners and officials Central Hudson is holding its Electric Vehicle Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 2001 Route 9W in Lake... Business 25 Nov 2019 | 05:41
