Between March 2020 and February 2023, SNAP Emergency Allotments provided a second monthly payment to recipients, either an extra $95 or bumping the monthly total to the household maximum, whichever was greater. (Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, New York State Academy of Dietetics & Nutrition, N.Y. Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance) Snapping out of it After nearly three years of providing eligible households with extra money for groceries, the final SNAP Emergency Allotments... Local News 28 Feb 2023 | 10:08
Orange County Planning Commissioner Alan Sorensen Orange County Planning Commissioner points out warehouse pros and cons The town of Chester is buzzing with development, as several warehouse projects are currently being planned, reviewed, and... Home 21 Dec 2022 | 09:33
Visions of moving the Village of Goshen forward with New York Forward Complementing the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, referred to as DRI, is the newly launched New York Forward grant program,... Home 21 Sep 2022 | 10:55
SUNY Orange Dean’s List Campbell Hall: Francesco S. DeMaio, Connor J. Greene, Isabella A. Kaloz, Paige O’Connor, Lauren E. Sileo... Milestones 28 Jun 2022 | 10:09
Among the Chabad Hebrew School students who attended the Moving Up and Awards ceremony were, left to right: Jaden Klausner of Monroe, Kaylee Fried of Harriman, Yasmine Mosker of Monroe, Jaden Shaw of Highland Mills and Gabi Patsiner of Monroe Hebrew school students “move up” A year of Jewish education and culture at Chabad Hebrew School of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, was... Entertainment 06 Jun 2022 | 07:31
Back row: Robert Elser, Amanda Primiano, Melanie Turner A literacy victory Monroe, NY – After a months-long collaboration with North Main Elementary School, Monroe Free Library announced that it has... Local News 13 Apr 2022 | 07:19
A Monroe Fire Department firefighter carrying a cat wrapped in a blanket. Photo provided. Up to 100 cats involved in Harriman house fire Woodbury Animal Shelter responded to a call from local police requesting assistance with “numerous animals” involved in a... Local News 31 Mar 2022 | 04:05
Wayne A. Pelton Wayne A. Pelton, 74, died peacefully on February 11, 2022, at Veterans Hospital in Montrose, NY, with his daughter Sondra... Obituaries 21 Feb 2022 | 02:37
State Sen. James Skoufis stands with Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (left) and officials from the Village of Harriman, including Mayor Lou Medina, Trustee Wayne Mitchell and Deputy Mayor Carol Schneider. Photo provided by the Office of Senator James Skoufis. ‘The state must act’ Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) gathered with local officials in Harriman on Tuesday, Dec. 21, calling for the DOT... Home 21 Dec 2021 | 11:49
Susan R. Berk Susan R. Berk of Harriman passed away on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill.... Obituaries 06 Dec 2021 | 01:18
Sacred Heart Church in Monroe held a eucharistic procession on Oct. 9 around the Monroe Ponds. Photos provided by Eileen Collopy. Monroe. Promoting the power of prayer for the country Sacred Heart Church in Monroe held a eucharistic procession on Oct. 9 around the Monroe Ponds, concluding at the Sacred Heart... Local News 10 Oct 2021 | 03:19
Provided photo ( Provided photo) Orange County accepts 25,000 surgical masks from GNYADA to be utilized during COVID-19 pandemic Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus accepted 25,000 surgical masks to be utilized by the County during its fight against... Local News 04 May 2020 | 04:31
Anna Yuknavich Anna Yuknavich, a long-time area resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the Valley View Center... Obituaries 20 Apr 2020 | 01:22
Thirty cars, led by a Town of Goshen Police Officer Luke Markievicz, drove by to wish 10-year-old Parker Olson a happy birthday. ( Provided photo) Smiles of the Week 4.16 Residents organize a food drive “Three churches in Vernon and one in Wantage have food pantries that local people rely on,... Local News 13 Apr 2020 | 08:09
SUNY Orange announces fall Dean’s List The SUNY Orange Dean’s List includes full-time students who achieved at least a 3.33 grade point average (GPA) over the course... Local News 29 Jan 2020 | 07:59
