About 100 people attend the Warwick Town Planning Board meeting April 16 for a public hearing about a rabbinical studies project in Sterling Forest. (Photo by Peter Lyons Hall) Proposed religious college in Sterling Forest raises concern About 100 residents attended the April 16 meeting of the Warwick Town Planning Board, most to express concern about a proposed... Local News 28 Apr 2025 | 12:43
On Tuesday, April 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Sustainable Warwick will host the second event of its Neighborly Seminar Series, an opportunity for Warwick residents to learn from neighbors what it’s like to drive an electric vehicle. Photo illustration by Matt Bloom on Unsplash. Warwick. Sustainable Warwick hosts seminar about electric vehicles on April 29 Wondering if an electric vehicle is right for you? This is an opportunity to learn from the experiences of local EV drivers... Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 05:58
People gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s policies. Photos provided by Yasmin Alicea-Davila. ‘We remain determined and focused’ Upwards of to 75 people lined Main Street in the Village of Goshen from the Harriman Fountain on the village green down to... Local News 23 Apr 2025 | 02:32
Every year the 16 classrooms at On My Way Early Learning and Childcare Center work together to create a recycled project for Earth Day to showcase the children’s art and creativity. This year, they created a Recycled Rainforest. Provided photos. Middletown. Children’s art and creativity showcased in a Recycled Rainforest Every year the 16 classrooms at On My Way Early Learning and Childcare Center work together to create a recycled project... Local News 19 Apr 2025 | 02:40
Jessica in Goshen in April, four months before she expects to head off for basic training. (Photo by Becca Tucker) ‘They can’t touch your family for a year’ Editor’s note: Last names were withheld to protect the family’s privacy, not at their request but at the newspaper’s discretion.... Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 02:04
Town of Goshen delays public hearings The town board of Goshen delayed four public hearings at their April 10 meeting. The hearings are on three laws extending... Local News 16 Apr 2025 | 03:05
Supervisor says explosion hazard resolved at Al Turi Landfill in Goshen The state DEC had found the Al Turi Landfill in Goshen to be in violation of the state’s gas monitoring regulations, it was... Local News 16 Apr 2025 | 03:03
Cold as ICE A federal judge from the Southern District of New York, which includes Orange County, temporarily halted deportations earlier... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 11:57
Dawn Marie Marino. (Photo courtesy of New York State Police) ‘Dawn Marino has never been forgotten’ Because of “continual progress over the last several years,” police again are seeking the public’s assistance in solving... Local News 16 Apr 2025 | 09:34
Village of Chester adopts budget with 2.76 percent tax increase With no one from the public weighing in during its public hearing, the Village of Chester passed its 2025/26 budget, which... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 04:16
Anna Shapiro’s cover design. Fill out the form below to vote for your favorite. Vote Now: Cover Art for The Chronicle Children’s Edition Talented local students submitted artwork to appear as the cover of The Chronicle Children’s Edition publishing next week.... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 11:03
Among the new vendors at the Lakeside Farmers Market in Greenwood Lake this year will be Alex Kesso, owner of Kesso Greek Foods, purveyors of Greek strained yogurt, spanakopita, tiropita and baklava. Photos by Peter Lyons Hall. Lakeside Farmers Market to open May 31 As the Lakeside Farmers Market prepares to open next month a few new vendors will help to expand its already growing number... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 11:09
Orange County seeks nominations for its 26th annual Human Rights Awards The Orange County Human Rights Commission and County Executive Steve Neuhaus have announced the 26th annual Human Rights... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 10:51
Chester comptroller: Federal changes may affect local budgets Chester comptroller Neil Meyer was an attendee of the recent Government Finance Officers Association Conference and he came... Local News 13 Apr 2025 | 05:15
This is the Heritage Trail between Chester and Monroe. The trail is 19.5 miles long from Middletown to Harriman along what used to be the railroad tracks of the Graham Line, a freight bypass from Harriman to Otisville. The Graham Line closed in 1983. The railroad bed was subsequently taken over by the county and developed and expanded since then. Photo provided by Orange County. Goshen. Celebrate Trails Day by exploring the Heritage Trail on April 26 Looking for a great way to spend a Saturday outdoors? Saturday, April 26th is National “Celebrate Trails Day,” a day set... Local News 12 Apr 2025 | 04:03