Chester UFSD presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ Chester UFSD will be presenting “The Little Mermaid,” at Chester Academy on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, at 7... Local News 04 Mar 2026 | 09:51
At the Feb. 25 Chester town board meeting Supervisor Holdridge said town’s hope to increase the water rate by $1 per 1,000 gallons each of the next five years. ( Pixabay photo.) Town discusses raising water rates During the Feb. 25 meeting of the Chester town board, Councilman Tom Becker said the board needed to discuss the raising... Local News 03 Mar 2026 | 06:59
Chester students proudly display their cards for local seniors. ( Photo provided.) Students participate in National Write a Letter to an Elder Day Chester Academy and Chester Elementary School students are spreading kindness and connection this winter by participating... Local News 27 Feb 2026 | 03:51
Concerns raised over new law on property maintenance During the Feb. 9 meeting, the Village of Chester listened to concerns on a proposed local law, requiring residents to maintain... Local News 18 Feb 2026 | 02:54
ICE retracts statement about warehouse purchase Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Wednesday morning it had not purchased the warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive... Local News 18 Feb 2026 | 11:27
Opt-out fees for new water meters examined The Town of Chester is in the process of installing new cellular endpoint technology for water meters to replace the old... Local News 18 Feb 2026 | 01:51
Letter to the Editor: In favor of detention center To the Editor: I am appalled at the lack of support from our Town Council and Supervisor Holdridge to assist our brave men... Letters to the Editor 16 Feb 2026 | 05:26
The former Pep Boys warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in Chester Industrial Park. ( File photo) ICE buys warehouse for use as detention facility U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) purchased the warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in the Village of Chester for... Local News 16 Feb 2026 | 04:29
The vacant warehouse in the Chester Industrial Park. ( File photo) Warehouse tied to investor Carl Icahn The warehouse property in the Village of Chester named by the federal government as a potential future ICE facility is owned... Local News 11 Feb 2026 | 01:15
Two projects discussed at Planning Board meeting The Town of Chester Planning Board heard from two project applicants at its Feb. 4 meeting. First up was a public hearing... Local News 10 Feb 2026 | 01:42
Chester wresting team senior include captain Dom Jean-Pierre, captain Chloe Brown, Camryn Chalusian, and captain Elvin Momanyi. ( Photo provided) Captains step into their leadership roles In a sport that can be both tremendously beneficial and grueling as wrestling, it’s very important to have proper guidance... Sports 09 Feb 2026 | 11:18
Walter D. Bruckner Walter D. Bruckner of Chester, N.Y. passed away at Kindred Hospital in Dover, N.J. on Jan. 28, 2026. He was 68 years old.... Obituaries 06 Feb 2026 | 03:59
Village to ICE: ‘Project is not viable’ The Village of Chester responded to last month’s Department of Homeland Security/ICE Notice of Activity with a 59-page document... Local News 04 Feb 2026 | 01:48
Protesters outside Chester Commons on Jan. 29 to rally against a proposed ICE processing facility that could hold up to 1500 people. ( Photo by Jason Tsoi) Hundreds rally against proposed ICE detention facility Hundreds gathered outside in Chester Commons to protest against a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility... Local News 03 Feb 2026 | 03:55
Town board passes resolution opposing local ICE facility The potential presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Town and Village of Chester was again the subject... Local News 03 Feb 2026 | 03:47
