Sen. Skoufis joins Port Jervis community members for the opening of a fitness court at Port Jervis High School. ( Photo provided.) Fitness courts now open in Port Jervis, Middletown Two new National Fitness Center courts are now open in Orange County. Located at the Port Jervis High School and the City... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 10:51
Orange County school districts returned $10 million in unspent pre-K state funds As New York State pushes to expand Universal pre-K (UPK) access for working families, school districts quietly left millions... Evergreen 28 Aug 2026 | 03:54
Letter to the Editor: National Night Out National Night Out (NNO) is a nation-wide initiative promoting partnerships between police departments and the communities... Letters to the Editor 18 Aug 2026 | 11:19
Opinion: Celebrating the extension of ‘death gamble benefits’ to Orange County COs and deputy sheriffs Under current law, county correctional officers and sheriffs deputies are forced to gamble with their family’s financial... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2026 | 03:38
Letter to the Editor: Sales tax revenue distribution This spring, it was revealed Orange County had been improperly over-distributing sales tax revenue to municipalities. Left... Letters to the Editor 31 Jul 2026 | 02:06
Local legislators, law enforcement leaders and others gather at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to announce the extension of death gamble benefits. ( Photo provided.) New legislation enables surviving families of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs and correction officers to receive full pensions New legislation will allow surviving spouses or children of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs or correction officers... Local News 31 Jul 2026 | 01:59
A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. “ICE executed a targeted enforcement... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:25
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Skoufis shares accomplishments We just gaveled out of legislative session, and I am proud of the work we’ve accomplished. My staff went above and beyond,... Letters to the Editor 23 Jun 2026 | 03:46
Sen. James Skoufis (left) with Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge. ( Photo provided.) Town receives $205K for new playground equipment at the Chester Commons Park The Town of Chester has received $205,000 in funding to replace the more-than-25-years-old playground equipment at the Chester... Local News 23 Jun 2026 | 11:33
The Port Jervis Police Department celebrated the opening of its new training facility on May 9. ( Photo from Sen. James Skoufis Facebook page.) Port Jervis Police Department opens new training facility On May 9, the Port Jervis Police Department celebrated the opening of the Chief William J. Worden Training Facility. In post... Local News 12 May 2026 | 12:47
Sen. James Skoufis, Assm. Jonathan Jacobson join leaders from OC hospitals to announce new grant incentive for pediatric readiness. New grant program announced for OC hospitals Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) joined Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall,... Local News 07 Apr 2026 | 10:12
Susan Armistead stands between OC Legislator Jonathan Redeker (left) and Sen. James Skoufis holding a copy of her proclamation. ( Photo provided.) Resident recognized for commitment to community Village of Goshen resident Susan Armistead was recognized by State Senator James Skoufis with a proclamation honoring her... Local News 16 Mar 2026 | 03:15
Town considers community preservation fund The Town of Goshen is in the discussion phase of creating a community preservation fund similar to the ones in Warwick and... Local News 18 Feb 2026 | 01:31
Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility in Goshen, N.Y. Photo: Bryan Fumagalli Nearly 40% of Orange County jail’s inmates are ICE detainees Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees make up a significant portion of the inmate population at the Orange County... Evergreen 19 Jan 2026 | 05:15
State DOT confirms plans to close Route 17 exit 127 The NYS DOT plans to proceed with its vision of closing Exit 127 to Sugar Loaf and Warwick on Route 17 as part of its upgrade... Local News 02 Apr 2025 | 03:47
