Work continues on the future Brick Street in Legoland. Photo provided by Matt Besterman. Goshen Town planners vote to allow Legoland to provide sneak peek opportunities for occasional opening times Town of Goshen’s Planning Board has passed an amended resolution giving Legoland sneak peek opportunities for occasional... Local News 23 Nov 2020 | 12:44
‘Steve Brescia will put the Hudson Valley first’ This year, Senator James Skoufis helped pass a budget that cut funding to schools and gave the Governor the right to take... Letters to the Editor 16 Oct 2020 | 11:20
The Associated Press reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has threatened a 20 percent permanent across-the-board cut in aid to schools, hospitals and local governments if Congress doesn’t enact more aid to replace the state’s lost revenue. School administrators in Chester and Goshen are preparing contingency plans to deal with what may happen next to funding. Dangerous waters ahead for school funding In past years budgets adopted in the spring have enabled local public schools to chart a safe course for the coming year.... Local News 30 Sep 2020 | 12:26
Albany. New York requires visitors from 3 more states to quarantine New York is now requiring people from three additional states to quarantine for 14 days as more individuals are testing positive... Police & Fire 08 Jul 2020 | 12:09
SUNY Orange President Dr. Kristine Young Middletown. SUNY Orange Board accepts voluntary pay cut by president The SUNY Orange Board of Trustees has accepted a proposal from President Dr. Kristine Young to voluntarily reduce her salary... Local News 07 Jul 2020 | 09:26
Metzger bill expands telehealth insurance reimbursements Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law State Sen. Jen Metzger’s bill to include audio-only services in the definition of telemedicine,... Local News 19 Jun 2020 | 12:03
Budget vote/board election updates Think you’ll know the results of the 2020-21 school budget vote/board election this week? Think again, as it’s not happening.... Local News 09 Jun 2020 | 11:28
Deerpark. Brabenec calls for restoration of legislative powers Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is calling for a return to established state government operations, processes... Local News 10 May 2020 | 11:38
Cuomo: 'How much do we think a human life is worth?' The following is a transcript from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's briefing on Wednesday, May 6: One point I want to make about reopening,... Letters to the Editor 06 May 2020 | 12:47
Dr. Kristine Young, president of SUNY Orange ( Photo by Nihal Mahawaduge) Dr. Kristine Young to serve on governor's re-opening panel SUNY Orange President Dr. Kristine Young has been tabbed by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to serve on an advisory... Local News 01 May 2020 | 11:18
New Windsor. State Sportsmen’s Caucus opposed to closure of boat ramps and marinas Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I-New Windsor) has sent a bipartisan letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, urging him to reconsider... Local News 20 Apr 2020 | 08:54
A new addition to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order to combat the spread of COVID-19 now requires all essential businesses and any employees present in the workplace to be provided with and wear face masks when in direct contact with customers or members of the public. ( Photo illustration) Masks are now required for all essential business employees who deal with the public A new addition to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order to combat the spread of COVID-19 now requires all essential businesses... Local News 14 Apr 2020 | 04:29
Indigo Beauty Lounge was serving customers by appointment only on Friday while wearing masks. The governor signed an executive order on Friday closing "barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing salons, nail salons, hair removal services and related personal care services" effective 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. Pictured (from left) are Nicole Pena, Robert Mahling, and Ashley Lenahan. A client is seated. COVID-19 update: Governor shuts down more of the workforce, county executive asks for containment zone Friday, March 20 100 percent of nonessential workforce to stay home A greater chunk of the workforce in New York State must... Local News 20 Mar 2020 | 08:38
Indigo Beauty Lounge in historic downtown Chester is serving customers by appointment only while wearing masks. Pictured (from lefet): Nicole Pena, Ashley Lenahan and Robert Mahling. ( Frances Ruth Harris) COVID-19 update: Infection rates blow up in Orange County and NYS Thursday, March 19 New restrictions and protections in NYS One week ago today, Orange County announced its first case of the... Local News 19 Mar 2020 | 06:07
Not everything in New York State is shut down by the coronavirus outbreak. New York State will waive all parking fees in state, local and, county parks during the coronavirus outbreak. COVID-19 update: Orange County cases more than double in a day Tuesday, March 17 Cases continue to rise in Orange County The number of coronavirus infections continues to rise in Orange... Local News 17 Mar 2020 | 01:23
