County launches committee to address and prevent threats. ( Photo by Erin Holton) OC Sheriff’s Office launches Threat Advisory Committee The Orange County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Feb. 27 to announce the launch of the Orange County Threat... Police & Fire 27 Feb 2026 | 04:37
Chester students proudly display their cards for local seniors. ( Photo provided.) Students participate in National Write a Letter to an Elder Day Chester Academy and Chester Elementary School students are spreading kindness and connection this winter by participating... Local News 27 Feb 2026 | 03:51
Orange County Sheriff’s Office establishes threat advisory committee. ( Photo provided.) Orange County Sheriff launches threat advisory committee The Orange County Sheriff’s office has established the Orange County Threat Advisory Committee (OCTAC), Orange County Sheriff... Police & Fire 27 Feb 2026 | 03:08
O&R expands energy affordability program Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) has expanded income-eligibility discounts on gas and electric bills through its energy... Local News 26 Feb 2026 | 11:28
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 Julia Calderon’s power used to go out regularly. She lives in Warwick, and remembers once having to bury an ice cream cake... Home 25 Feb 2026 | 12:22
State Assemblyman Brian Maher Officials react with caution to news ICE is no longer looking at Chester warehouse New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher said last week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informed him that the... Local News 25 Feb 2026 | 10:53
Children enjoying the 2025 Purim Carnival. This year’s event will be at Monroe Temple, Monroe, N.Y. ( Photo provided.) County-Wide Purim Carnival The Jewish Federation of Orange County invites community members to celebrate Purim at the Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism... Entertainment 25 Feb 2026 | 07:04
Library roundup When people think of libraries, they think of books. Books will always be the heart of the library, and with over 47,000... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 03:30
SUNY Orange enrollment up for 13th consecutive session With record-setting winter session enrollment for the third straight year, followed by year-over-year gains to begin the... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 10:33
Eastern Pike Regional Police Department investigate Islamic Center shooting. ( Mohammed Alhomsi) Police: Shots fired into Pike County Islamic Center The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department announced Monday that it is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information... Local News 23 Feb 2026 | 05:55
Study looks to improve transit west of the Hudson River Representative Pat Ryan and Governor Kathy Hochul launched a comprehensive study to improve regional transit coordination... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 09:44
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 Timothy McCarty, 64, knows he hasn’t taken the best care of himself. He has been smoking since he was 15 – everyone did back... Local News 26 Feb 2026 | 11:15
After days of confusion, Roxbury officials say ICE bought warehouse After a week of mixed messages from the federal government, officials in Roxbury, N.J., said late Friday that Immigration... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 12:47
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. ( 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
