Residents voice support for building moratorium At the March 13 Chester Town Board meeting, the town held a public hearing regarding a nine-month building moratorium on... Local News 18 Mar 2024 | 02:30
Chester Town Hall. Chester grapples with building permit backlog The Town of Chester has over 400 building permits to renew and is two years behind in its internal audits to be reported... Local News 18 Mar 2024 | 02:31
CA students explore new opportunities The new Chester Academy Makerspace has been a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation, serving as a multi-purpose area that... Local News 13 Mar 2024 | 12:36
Floyd. ( Photo by the Warwick Valley Humane Society) Pet of the Week: Meet Floyd Meet Floyd Golden retriever Warwick, NY 10 months old, large, male ABOUT Characteristics: Floyd is a very friendly guy who loves... Pets 13 Mar 2024 | 10:01
The Mid Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Committee marched in the Mid Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Goshen on March 10, 2024. Photo by Sammie Finch Orange County Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day One of the biggest St.Patrick’s Day parades around took place right in the heart of Goshen on Sunday, March 10, the 47th... Local News 13 Mar 2024 | 10:00
Branden Scire, Melvin Wesenberg, and Caleb Garver. ( Photo and caption courtesy of Caleb Garver) Now Playing: ‘Maple Avenue Remembered’ Chester resident Caleb Garver is keeping history alive with his documentary film “Maple Avenue Remembered,” which, in interviews... Local News 13 Mar 2024 | 11:06
Poetry reading at Chester Public Library In honor of National Poetry Month, local poets Mary Makofske and Donna Reis will read from their work at the Chester Public... Entertainment 12 Mar 2024 | 02:01
Rep. Ryan announces funding for community projects Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18) announced last week that millions in federal funding will go toward community projects and organizations... Local News 11 Mar 2024 | 11:09
Neuhaus announces 2024 municipal tourism grants For the second year in a row, Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and the County’s Tourism and Film Office will begin... Local News 11 Mar 2024 | 10:41
The proposed signage for Jimmy’Z Jewelry. Sugar Loaf businesses granted new signage Two businesses are looking to increase foot traffic in the Hamlet of Sugar Loaf. Proprietors from both Whimsy & Willow, an... Local News 11 Mar 2024 | 04:51
Goshen Town Hall. ( Photo courtesy the town of Goshen) Goshen Town Board to consider abolishing Environmental Review Board The March 7 meeting of the Goshen Planning Board ended with a flourish. Planning board member Diana Lupinski said she “heard... Local News 08 Mar 2024 | 04:21
Burn ban in effect March 16 New York State’s annual open burn ban will run from March 16 to May 14 in an attempt to reduce the spread of wildfires. The... Home 07 Mar 2024 | 04:30
Village election scheduled for March 19 The village of Goshen will hold an election on March 19 at Village Hall (276 Main Street, Goshen) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on... Local News 07 Mar 2024 | 12:46
Kids enjoying learning at Camp Invention. ( Photo by Michael Thornburg) ‘Camp Invention’ coming to Chester Elementary Camp Invention, a nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Chester Elementary School the week of July 8. A program... Local News 06 Mar 2024 | 02:43
Goshen Plaza. ( Photo courtesy of Greenwich Premier Services) Club Pilates, Jersey Mike’s head to Goshen Plaza Two new retail businesses have set up shop at Goshen Plaza in Goshen, the commercial property owner Greenwich Premier Services... Business 06 Mar 2024 | 01:57