Pictured left to right: Juan Avalos, Commercial Tenant Representative, The Taco Factory; John Naumchik, Treasurer, City of Middletown Common Council; Dr. Kristine Young, President, SUNY Orange; Joseph M. DeStefano, Mayor, City of Middletown; Dr. Kenneth J. Steier, Executive Dean, Touro University; Karen Chang, Director of Advancement, Fei Tian; and Maria Bruni, Director of Economic & Community Development, City of Middletown. ( Photo provided.) New program gives college and university students, staff discounts at local merchants The Downtown Middletown Business Improvement District (BID), alongside City of Middletown officials and regional academic... Local News 11 Sep 2026 | 12:33
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County is seeking master gardener volunteers. ( Photo provided.) Love gardening? Become a master gardener volunteer Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County will hold a panel discussion, “Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer” on... Local News 04 Sep 2026 | 10:03
Garnet Health Medical Center, in partnership with Garnet Health Doctors, is offering free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Outpatient Services Building in Middletown. ( File photo.) Garnet Health Medical Center offers free prostate screenings Garnet Health Medical Center, in partnership with Garnet Health Doctors, is offering free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday,... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 11:11
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
Community. Middletown Concert Chorale rehearsals are about to begin The Middletown Concert Chorale begins their 31st year this fall. Any, and all, who love to sing are welcome with no audition... Entertainment 21 Aug 2026 | 02:29
Cherisse Vickers, executive director of the City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency ( Photo provided.) Orange County Partnership to honor Women of Achievement this October The Orange County Partnership is recognizing three recipients of its 2026 Women of Achievement in Economic Development Award,... Business 20 Aug 2026 | 03:20
Lois O’Connell ( Tom LaBARBERA) Garnet Health welcomes new providers Garnet Health is pleased to welcome two experienced providers to its growing clinical team: Lois O’Connell, MSN, APN, FNP-BC,... Business 18 Aug 2026 | 11:07
Students interested in starting or resuming their college career this fall at SUNY Orange are invited to a “Fast Track to Fall Classes” full-service enrollment event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22. ( Pexels photo.) SUNY Orange to host ‘Fast Track to Fall Classes’ enrollment event Students interested in starting or resuming their college career this fall at SUNY Orange are invited to a “Fast Track to... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:15
Letter to the editor: Christopher’s Journey I am reaching out from Buffalo, N.Y. to share a story of my family who reside in Middletown N.Y. My brother, Christopher... Letters to the Editor 13 Aug 2026 | 12:15
Congressman Pat Ryan joined Hudson Valley parents, coaches, sports organizations, and school representatives at the Middletown YMCA to discuss the rising cost of participating in youth sports. ( Photo provided.) Congressman Pat Ryan joins local parents, coaches to discuss rising costs of youth sports Congressman Pat Ryan joined Hudson Valley parents, coaches, sports organizations, and school representatives at the Middletown... Local News 06 Aug 2026 | 11:18
Albert B. Schwartz Jr. Albert B Schwartz Jr of the town of Greenville, N. Y., passed away on July 9, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical center in Middletown,... Obituaries 16 Jul 2026 | 02:39
Aaron Archibald showing off his fitness tracker highlighting his 150-mile bike ride completed by cycling the Goshen to Harriman trail multiple times. ( Photo provided.) Local college student bikes 150 miles in a single day Aaron Archibald, a 19-year-old college student Middletown, N.Y., recently completed a 150-mile bike ride in a single day... Sports 15 Jul 2026 | 10:27
Garnet Health Medical Center and Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills have each received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines “Stroke Honor Roll Elite” and “Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll” quality achievement awards. ( Pixabay photo.) Garnet Health honored for work in stroke care Garnet Health Medical Center and Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills have each received the American Heart Association’s... Business 14 Jul 2026 | 07:09
Danielle Marie Lasaponara McDaniels Danielle Marie Lasaponara McDaniels formerly of Goshen, N.Y., currently residing in Middletown, N.Y., was born on Jan. 31,... Obituaries 13 Jul 2026 | 11:18
Orange County is hosting a Senior Job Fair on July 8. ( Pixabay photo.) Orange County to host job fair for older adults Orange County is hosting an event dedicated to connecting mature and experienced job seekers with local employers. The Senior... Business 02 Jul 2026 | 02:02
