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Route 17 upgrade delayed as state studies environmental impacts

Route 17 upgrade delayed as state studies environmental impacts

The long-discussed plan to turn Route 17 into Interstate 86 is hitting the brakes — again. The state Department of Transportation...

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12 Nov 2025 | 12:31
Kiwanis Club begins annual Toyland drive

Kiwanis Club begins annual Toyland drive

The Kiwanis Club of Chester will hold its annual Toyland drive. Collection boxes accepting toys for children ages 1 through...

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12 Nov 2025 | 08:08
Coalition thanks area businesses for support

Coalition thanks area businesses for support

The Orange County Coalition to Prevent Veteran Suicide, aided by over 1,300 Orange County businesses, events and organizations,...

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12 Nov 2025 | 07:34
Final hazardous waste collection of the year

Final hazardous waste collection of the year

The county will host the sixth and final set of 2025 Hazardous Waste and Safe Scripts Collection Events at Orange County...

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12 Nov 2025 | 06:29
Mount Saint Mary College Leadership & Scholarship students take part in a Veteran Card Making Event on Nov 6, 2025 at the college.
Mount Saint Mary College Leadership & Scholarship students take part in a Veteran Card Making Event on Nov 6, 2025 at the college. ( Photo by Lee Ferris)

Mount students pen thank you cards to local veterans

In a display of gratitude and respect, students from Mount Saint Mary College dedicated their time on Thursday, Nov. 6 to...

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12 Nov 2025 | 05:51
Orange County NY Food Pantries: Visit or Donate

Orange County NY Food Pantries: Visit or Donate

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11 Nov 2025 | 04:20
Library Roundup

Library Roundup

The weather has been getting colder, and as of this writing, the short-term fate of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

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09 Nov 2025 | 09:09
G.A.P.N.S Table or Treat 2025. Photos by Sammie Finch
G.A.P.N.S Table or Treat 2025. Photos by Sammie Finch ( Sammie Finch Photography)

Did Someone Say TABLE or Treat?

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12 Nov 2025 | 08:28
Sen. James Skoufis and Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon for the Sugar Loaf sidewalk project on Oct. 31, 2025.
Sen. James Skoufis and Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon for the Sugar Loaf sidewalk project on Oct. 31, 2025. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff)

Ribbon-cutting for sidewalk project

Thanks to a $435,034 grant secured by Sen. James Skoufis, there are new sidewalks and raised crosswalks in the Hamlet of...

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05 Nov 2025 | 06:08
SNAP help amid shutdown

SNAP help amid shutdown

As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being affected by the federal government shutdown, Orange...

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05 Nov 2025 | 01:29
Melissa Gallo ( Photo provided)
Melissa Gallo ( Photo provided)

Goshen Election Results

Town Council

Five candidates ran for two open seats on Goshen Town Council. According to unofficial results, Melissa Gallo...

Local News
05 Nov 2025 | 04:56
Linda Zappala. Photos provided.
Linda Zappala. Photos provided.

Election Results: Town of Chester

Chester Town Clerk

According to unofficial results, Linda Zappala was re-elected Chester Town Clerk, and will serve a four-year...

Local News
05 Nov 2025 | 04:54
Jonathan Redeker ( Photo provided)
Jonathan Redeker ( Photo provided)

Orange County Legislature District 2: Election Results

Three candidates were on the ballot, but only two were actively running for County Legislator in District 2: Democrat Jonathan...

Local News
05 Nov 2025 | 04:51
Area food distribution for holiday ingredients, meals

Area food distribution for holiday ingredients, meals

A large distribution of Thanksgiving mean ingredients - and Thanksgiving meals - will be held later this month.

More than...

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05 Nov 2025 | 05:29
Library Roundup

Library Roundup

Who remembers the joy of going to the Scholastic Book Fair in elementary school? Racks of books for sale just waiting for...

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02 Nov 2025 | 04:25
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