Marie and James Osborne with one of their grandchildren. James Osborne was recently elected to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame. James Osborne named to the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has inducted James Osborne, the longtime Section IX... Sports 18 Sep 2023 | 02:06
Nature. If you care, leave them there As spring moves into full bloom, nature lovers might encounter young or newborn wild animals. While a baby animal might appear... Home 31 May 2023 | 04:20
Governor’s executive order prepares for more asylum seekers New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order last week that she said will allow the state to mobilize more National... Home 17 May 2023 | 02:11
State grants available for private forest landowners New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced that $850,000... Home 17 May 2023 | 12:14
Nonunion state workers now eligible for paid parental leave More than 10,000 New York state employees will be eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave under a new policy from... Home 05 Mar 2023 | 03:05
Photo illustration by EveryStockPhoto/Sarayut DEC’s annual tree and shrub seedling sale is now open The Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery annual spring seedling sale is open to the public and runs until... Local News 16 Feb 2023 | 04:16
The Colony What’s colored mean, Mama? You are never to use that word again, she answered so harshly I knew it was a very charged word... Letters to the Editor 14 Feb 2023 | 08:53
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off, even as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a tailing number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 03:11
Brabenec: The problem with Gov. Hochul’s state of the state The following was offered by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark): For the first time in three years, a governor of New... Letters to the Editor 16 Jan 2023 | 09:30
Title IX Harassment and Assault Awareness Ribbon State law. State Labor Department strengthens policy on sexual harassment prevention The New York State Department of Labor has released a revised nation-leading Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy. The... Accessibility Statement 16 Jan 2023 | 12:20
DA Hoovler helping the Orange County Federation of Sportsmen to stock trout Fish of all sizes get prizes at D.A.’s Youth Fishing Derby Winners of the second District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby were announced by Orange County District Attorney David... Home 27 Dec 2022 | 02:36
Lottery winner among us The New York Lottery announced multiple top-prize winning tickets sold for the Dec 21 Take 5 evening drawing. The tickets... Home 23 Dec 2022 | 09:47
State Police arrest Town of Goshen man who fled following charges of rape against a minor New York State Police announced the arrest of Jesus Torres, age 31, from the town of Goshen for Predatory Sexual Assault... Police & Fire 06 Nov 2022 | 07:02
Solar opportunity for utility discounts announced Delaware River Solar has announced additional availability on two upcoming community solar farms in Orange County that will... Home 03 Oct 2022 | 02:04
Jacobowitz and Gubits to offer two live presentations on running nonprofits A free presentation, “Nonprofit 101,” will be offered for those starting or running a nonprofit by Gary M. Schuster, Esq.... Home 28 Sep 2022 | 06:50