Randy Morse, a Registered Nurse with the Orange County Medical Reserve Corps, administers a vaccine to Elizabeth Black of the City of Newburgh, a preschool teacher. Photo provided by Orange County. Orange County Health Department administers COVID-19 vaccinations to frontline healthcare workers Under the direction of Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, the County’s Health Department in collaboration with its... Local News 12 Jan 2021 | 02:31
Abby Ridgeway, pictured at her job in the neuroscience department of an area hospital, says the combination of self-isolation and missing out on major life events “definitely had a negative effect” on her mental health. ‘The big monster under the bed’: How Covid is affecting mental health After eight months of Covid-induced isolation, the worst has not come to pass. “People are going to die by the thousands,”... Local News 21 Dec 2020 | 10:14
Meaghan Irwin, 28, is an EMT full time at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville, N.J. When she isn’t working, the Milford, Pa., resident is donating her time to Delaware Township EMS, and going to school to become a paramedic. Meet the people at the front of the front lines Meaghan Irwin was on her commute home from St. Clare's Hospital, where she works full time as an EMT. “Tonight, when I get... Local News 11 Dec 2020 | 02:19
Peter P. Rosaschi Jr. Peter Paul Rosaschi Jr. passed away after 89 beautiful laps around the sun on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Peter (May 24, 1931) and his... Obituaries 11 Dec 2020 | 01:05
Scott Leroy Knapp Scott Leroy Knapp of Goshen, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Garnett Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill. He was 67 years... Obituaries 11 Dec 2020 | 12:45
The Rotary Club of Warwick collected 200 winter coats for donation to Catholic Charities. From left to right club members are: Joyce Perron; Ed Lynch, club president; Leo Kaytes; and Neil Sinclair helped Michael Peters and Kerri Foley (center) of Catholic Charities load up the generous donation. Provided photos. ‘Service before self.’ Rotary coat drives in Goshen and Warwick benefit families served by Catholic Charities Both the Rotary Club of Goshen and the Rotary Club of Warwick selected Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster... Local News 11 Dec 2020 | 11:48
Orange County Executive, Steve Neuhaus launched an initiative to give thanks to the people who continue to work on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic and bring some holiday joy to the county’s nursing home residents and those who are in the hospital over the holidays. As part of “Orange Cares,” Neuhaus asked residents to write letters of appreciation to the county’s doctors, nurses, first responders, medical administrative staff and those in nursing homes or hospitals during this holiday season. Preschool Solutions students and staff participated in this initiative. The students decorated cards for residents and staff of nursing homes, first responders and healthcare workers. Laura Stubecki, owner and director of Preschool Solutions, loved the idea of the Orange Cares program and thought it was a wonderful way to remind people how important they are to our community. Story and photo provided by Toni Colello. Sugar Loaf. Preschool Solutions students participate in Orange Cares program Orange County Executive, Steve Neuhaus launched an initiative to give thanks to the people who continue to work on the frontlines... Local News 11 Dec 2020 | 11:36
Robert E. Martin Robert E. Martin of Harriman passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty. He was... Obituaries 10 Dec 2020 | 02:27
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, asking if Santa Claus was real in September 1897. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun and the quick response was printed as an... Columns 10 Dec 2020 | 12:49
Edward J. Olejniczak Edward J. Olejniczak of Tampa, Florida, entered into rest on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. He was 61. The son of Mieczyslaw Olejniczak... Obituaries 09 Dec 2020 | 07:26
New York Appellate Court overturns BT Holdings judgment An appeals court panel reversed a $2.4 million court judgment against the Village of Chester, dismissing claims village officials... Local News 09 Dec 2020 | 02:49
Jolina Dong created Teen Tudors of Goshen and partnered with Kiara Paulino. They now run the business. Teen Tutors of Goshen confront new learning challenges during the pandemic Jolina Dong co-founded a tutoring business in September with one of her close friends, Kiara Paulino. The pandemic caused... Local News 09 Dec 2020 | 02:37
Sandy Stalter, musical director (Photo provided) An old-fashioned Christmas is coming your way In a year that demands new ways of doing things, the American Readers Theatre in collaboration with The Presby Players Community... Entertainment 09 Dec 2020 | 01:23
Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt, is pictured on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the White House Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit in Washington, D.C. with Dr. Deborah Birx, Coronavirus Response Coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, and General Gustave F. Perna, who serves as the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed charged with distributing the vaccine nationwide. Provided photo. Washington. Schmitt attend Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 vaccine summit at the White House Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt released the following statement after attending the Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 Vaccine Summit... Letters to the Editor 08 Dec 2020 | 07:35
Robert K. Green Robert K. Green, a long time resident of Chester, N.Y., died Thursday night, Dec. 3, 2020, at his home in Norwich, Vermont.... Obituaries 08 Dec 2020 | 02:37
