District Attorney urges residents to play it safe this summer With the Memorial Day weekend signaling the unofficial start of the Summer 2021,Orange County District Attorney David M.... Police & Fire 28 May 2021 | 01:38
The holidays. Catholic Charities launches annual adopt-a-family program Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster is seeking donors to create a brighter Christmas for children in need.... Entertainment 11 Nov 2020 | 02:14
Election Day 2020 was a beautiful blue sky day. This large American flag on Route 17M in Monroe snaps proudly in the breeze. Photo by William Dimmit. Elections by the numbers Elections by the numbers Some races remained undecided at deadline for publication of The Photo News. Here is where things... Local News 04 Nov 2020 | 12:36
‘It is time to send Steve Brescia to the state senate’ Many of us support preservation of land and natural resources using the PDR program like they have had in Warwick for many... Letters to the Editor 26 Oct 2020 | 01:05
COVID-19. Photo by CDC from Pexels Health Department releases COVID-19 FAQ’s to assist school districts in re-opening The Orange County Health Department has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide that will assist the county’s 17... Local News 21 Aug 2020 | 01:52
Pictured from left to right are: the muralist Cekis; Patricia Walsh, public art and civic design senior program manager for Americans for the Arts; Aliza Schiff of VIA Partnership; and Jamie Perrow, co-founder of Urban Art Projects. Provided photos. Orange County. Join Zoom meeting with local artists on future of public art The Orange County Arts Council will present a panel of artists for a virtual meeting with the public to discuss the future... Entertainment 27 Jul 2020 | 02:34
OC Health Department receives $50,000 Aetna Foundation grant The Orange County Health Department has received a $50,000 grant as part of the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge... Local News 21 Jul 2020 | 01:04
And the $50 prize for supporting local goes to... This week’s Super Local Shopper contest winner is Sally Ewing. We’re mailing her a $50 gift card to keep shopping local with.... Local News 20 Jul 2020 | 01:31
Newburgh. Friendly Visitor Volunteer training now available via Zoom Friendly Visitor Volunteer training now available via Zoom In response to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, Jewish Family... Local News 20 Jul 2020 | 01:10
Dakota Rudolph packaging coffee for a drone delivery from Valkyrie Coffee Roasters in Chester. Photo by Frances Ruth Harris. Revved up and ready for delivery Drone navigator and businessman Tony Reid contacted Dakota Rudolph, co-owner with his wife Tiffany Aguas-Rudolph of Valkyrie... Local News 08 Jul 2020 | 11:49
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels Testing, testing, testing in New York More than three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, people in New York have “flattened the curve” of infection. They did this... Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 04:09
‘Our children are watching” To our beloved Orange County, As James Baldwin said: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed... Columns 12 Jun 2020 | 02:06
Washington, D.C. Schumer, Gillibrand announce federal funding to address housing insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $400,531,196 in federal... Local News 10 Jun 2020 | 11:50
Rabbi Pesach Burston of Chabad of Orange County affixes a mezuzah on the doorpost of the new home of the Davidovitch family in Warwick. Photo provided by Chabad of Orange County. Warwick. Extra protection comes in handy Rabbi Pesach Burston, of Chabad of Orange County recently placed a mezuzah on the doorpost of the new home of the Davidovitch... Local News 08 Jun 2020 | 11:11
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County 4-H hosted a virtual card making party on May 21st as a part of a larger community service initiative to thank local essential workers and volunteers.The cards of affirmation were specifically made to acknowledge the overworked and overlooked funeral home directors and employees. Provided photos. Middletown. Orange County 4-Hers thank essential funeral home employees Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County 4-H hosted a virtual card making party on May 21st as a part of a larger community... Local News 05 Jun 2020 | 01:32
