New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
Last call for dry towns? New York weighs lifting post-Prohibition law that let towns keep booze bans New York towns and villages that have post-Prohibition bans on alcohol sales would be forced to lift such restrictions under... News 12 Apr 2024 | 04:47
Two candidates seek Conservative ballot line for NYS Senate District 42 The race for the District 42 NYS Senate seat is heating up. On the Democratic Party line, registered Democratic and Working... Local News 08 Apr 2024 | 03:13
Monroe-Woodbury police reports Harriman Village Police March 17 Scott Wakefield, 38, of Monroe was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation,... Police & Fire 01 Apr 2024 | 10:08
Burn ban in effect through May 14 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 27 Mar 2024 | 11:58
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler with a catch of the day. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.) Youth Fishing Derby starts April 1 The start Orange County’s Youth Fishing Derby is enarly upon us. The contest will run from April 1 through Sept. 2 and is... Local News 26 Mar 2024 | 10:12
Workshop announced for prospective school board members Do you have what it takes to be a good school board member? Educating our children can be a complex challenge, and one of... Local News 25 Mar 2024 | 01:28
Expanded ‘move over’ law now in effect Starting March 27, New York’s “move over” law will expand, requiring drivers to slow down and move over when approaching... Home 22 Mar 2024 | 10:09
On March 19, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul made a reproductive health care announcement. ( Photo by Darren McGee, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York under an order signed by state health officials on Tuesday,... News 21 Mar 2024 | 11:56
Veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards now eligible for VA health care Earlier this month, the federal Veterans Affairs (VA) office announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other... News 12 Mar 2024 | 05:56
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
NYS Congressional District 18, currently represented by Democrat Pat Ryan. ( Map by The Graduate Center, City University of New York) New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge in fight for House New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new Democrat-drawn congressional map on Wednesday that gives the party a modest boost... News 01 Mar 2024 | 11:40
OUBOCES student Lea Quinn (Monroe-Woodbury) heads to the stage to receive her first-place medal in Esthetics. ( Photo by Tom Bushey) BOCES CTE students win big at Region IV SkillsUSA competition Nineteen Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students earned medals at the Area IV SkillsUSA Regional... Local News 19 Feb 2024 | 11:30
An example of a lithium-ion battery used in consumer goods. ( Photo courtesy the U.S. Fire Administration) State issues safety tips on lithium-ion battery use for consumers Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the safe use of consumer products... News 15 Feb 2024 | 03:50
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R-101). Assemblyman Brian Maher announces reelection campaign Assemblyman Brian Maher (R-101) announced on January 21 that he will seek a second term to represent the 101st District of... Local News 23 Jan 2024 | 04:19