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Rabbi Pesach Burston makes traditional potato latkes with Eric Benezra and Steve Reich at Chabad’s “Latke Sizzle” event.
Rabbi Pesach Burston makes traditional potato latkes with Eric Benezra and Steve Reich at Chabad’s “Latke Sizzle” event. ( Photos provided)

Chabad community Chanukah events

Chabad of Orange County, headed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston invites the community to spread light together with a variety...

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03 Dec 2025 | 01:32
SUNY Orange students Molly Lewis (third from right) and Angel Mejia (second from right) captured first place for a research presentation on evidence-based alternatives to fluoride use at the recent New York Dental Hygienists’ Association Empire Conference.
SUNY Orange students Molly Lewis (third from right) and Angel Mejia (second from right) captured first place for a research presentation on evidence-based alternatives to fluoride use at the recent New York Dental Hygienists’ Association Empire Conference. ( Photo provided)

Dental hygiene students take top honors

SUNY Orange students Molly Lewis and Angel Mejia captured first place at the recent New York Dental Hygienists’ Association...

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03 Dec 2025 | 12:22
Chester Union Free School District Superintendent Catherine O’Hara at the Senior Center.
Chester Union Free School District Superintendent Catherine O’Hara at the Senior Center. ( Photo provided)

District presents athletic complex plan to seniors

Chester Union Free School District brought its proposal for a new Interscholastic Athletic Facility to the Chester Senior...

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03 Dec 2025 | 12:07
Library Roundup

Library Roundup

As winter approaches and the nights grow long, many of us are looking for inside activities and one of the most popular is...

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03 Dec 2025 | 01:55
Santa Claus came to town

Santa Claus came to town

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03 Dec 2025 | 12:53
Annual menorah celebration

Annual menorah celebration

Chabad of Goshen will host its 21th annual Grand Public Menorah Chanuka Celebration on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Village Green....

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02 Dec 2025 | 07:36
Bill Rossiter, Lydia Cuadros and Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge in front of the new historic marker.
Bill Rossiter, Lydia Cuadros and Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge in front of the new historic marker. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff)

Historic designation marker installed

Members of the community, historians and elected officials gathered across the street from the Methodist Church in Sugar...

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02 Dec 2025 | 02:21
O&R: Be aware of scammers

O&R: Be aware of scammers

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is warning customers to be aware of scams this heating season, as scammers who...

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01 Dec 2025 | 12:37
Library Roundup

Library Roundup

Something we’ve recently started doing that not many folks know about is loading up the first Saturday of every month with...

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25 Nov 2025 | 04:07
Historical Society hosts annual tree lighting event

Historical Society hosts annual tree lighting event

The Chester Historical Society invites all families, friends, and community members to its annual tree lighting event, taking...

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25 Nov 2025 | 03:57

Supervisor’s Corner

I’m happy to report that the 2026 budget for the Town of Chester was submitted last week. There are some details that I want...

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24 Nov 2025 | 09:51
Mount Saint Mary College students take part in the Decorate a Mini Tree Event on Nov. 12, 2025 in the Hudson Hall to get ready for the holiday season.
Mount Saint Mary College students take part in the Decorate a Mini Tree Event on Nov. 12, 2025 in the Hudson Hall to get ready for the holiday season. ( Photo by Lee Ferris)

Students kick-off holiday season with miniature tress

The holiday season arrived on the Mount Saint Mary College campus not with a sleigh ride, but with a glue gun and a sprinkle...

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24 Nov 2025 | 08:02
Historia Dr. Richard Hull.
Historia Dr. Richard Hull. ( Photo provided)

Foundation to host storytelling event

The Sugar Loaf Community Foundation will host “Voices of Sugar Loaf – An Evening of Storytelling” on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7...

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24 Nov 2025 | 06:55
Ryan launches affordability survey

Ryan launches affordability survey

Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Congressman Pat Ryan released a survey asking the Hudson Valley community how they...

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24 Nov 2025 | 06:35
Veterans to be honored with wreath escort parade, ceremony

Veterans to be honored with wreath escort parade, ceremony

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and the Orange County Veterans Service Agency will honor local veterans this holiday...

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24 Nov 2025 | 04:54
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