Despite weather apps predicting the day to be mostly sunny, areas affected by the Canadian smoke saw a hazy, dull sun on Tuesday and Wednesday. Photo: Ann Marie Vitoulis Smoke infiltrates tristate area; advisories issued The first reports of smoke in the Northeast flooded in Tuesday afternoon, June 6, as wildfires blazing through eastern Canada... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 11:37
Smoky skies Wednesday morning. Photo: Ann Marie Vitoulis Readers: How is the smoke affecting you? Send us your photos For an upcoming article on the local impact of the Canadian wildfire smoke, we’re asking readers to share their photos and... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 01:31
McKenzie R. Richner ( Photos by Aja Brandt) Goshen. McKenzie R. Richner becomes the third area woman to earn Eagle Scout honors On Sunday, May 21, 2023, McKenzie R. Richner of Scout Troop 62 held her Eagle Scout Court of Honor. She is only the third... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 08:58
Goshen. Games galore in the Library of Things Looking for some summer fun to liven up a backyard barbeque or graduation party? The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 10:02
Chabad Hebrew School students celebrate their accomplishments at the Chabad Hebrew School Moving Up & Awards ceremony. ( Photos by Jessica Klausner Photography) Hebrew school students celebrate year with awards and gymnastics A display of accomplishments in Jewish learning were on display at Chabad Hebrew School’s Moving Up & Awards Ceremony. Rabbi... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 08:37
Sugar Loaf. Donations needed for commemorative historical marker Incorporated in 2007 by the New York State Education Department, The Sugar Loaf Historical Society (SLHS) is raising funds... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 07:48
Straus News staff. Photo: Beth Quinn A cyberattack on our newsroom, a fire at the printer This spring, we are asking you to consider making a contribution to our newsroom after a tumultuous four months.... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 12:29
Goshen High School seniors under a Miss Piggy fountain in Hollywood Studios. Back row: Catherine Lienemann, Tanvir Signh, Gabe Kaufman, Madison Allan, Ash Kryou, Joseph Carmona. Front row: Aliana Vanichpong-Barbosa, Hannah Fruhling, Mia Colangelo, Michelle Gukhman, Lindsay Keane. ( Photo provided.) Goshen. Fun in the sunshine state as high school seniors head to Disney Following a Goshen High School tradition, 121 seniors celebrated the end of high school with a five-day class trip to Disney... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 08:11
One of the many gardens from last year’s tour. File photo. Calling all green thumbs: The Kitchen Garden Tour is back Are you gearing up to have a killer vegetable garden this summer? Nominate it to be on Dirt magazine’s 2023 Kitchen Garden... Local News 02 Jun 2023 | 04:39
Orange County Landfill site reclassified by state hazardous waste program The Orange County Landfill site in Goshen has recently been reclassified by the state Department of Environmental Conservation... Local News 31 May 2023 | 07:15
Albany. Top area students recognized for scholarly accomplishments State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) welcomed graduating valedictorians and salutatorians from schools across his Orange... Local News 31 May 2023 | 06:03
Chester. Meet the candidates BBQ fundraiser Join the Chester Democratic Committee for a Summer BBQ Fundraiser on June 7 at the Chester Commons Park pavilion, at 77 Laroe... Local News 31 May 2023 | 05:00
Retiring Village of Goshen Police Sgt. Christopher Smoulcey (center) with his family after he was honored during the May 22, 2023 Goshen Village Board meeting. ( Photo by Geri Corey) Village police officer honored during special board meeting A special meeting of the Goshen Village Board was held on May 22 to honor Sgt. Christopher Smoulcey on his retirement after... Local News 30 May 2023 | 07:52
Warwick Food Truck Festival is happening June 1 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Pennings Field, located at 100 St. Stephen’s Place in Warwick. Provided photo. Warwick Food Truck Festival returns Thursday, June 1 The Warwick Food Truck Festival will host its first event of summer 2023 this Thursday, June 1. The rain or shine event takes... Local News 30 May 2023 | 03:02
Men’s Health Fair at SUNY Orange on June 7 In recognition of June as Men’s Health Month, the SUNY Orange Wellness Center is hosting a Men’s Health Fair on Wednesday,... Home 30 May 2023 | 12:51