2026 Scholarship Recipients at Bear Mountain Inn. ( Photo by Sasha Pierre-Louis.) Community Foundation awards nearly $1M in scholarships The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland recently awarded a record-breaking $920,100 in scholarships to... Local News 06 Aug 2026 | 03:33
Opinion: Strengthening connections Across America, researchers are identifying that people are experiencing a quiet crisis of isolation. Young people are searching... Letters to the Editor 04 Aug 2026 | 10:23
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
Community gathers at Warwick’s National Night Out event last year. ( Photo provided.) Skoufis secures $110K for National Night Out events Senator James Skoufis said he secured $110,000 for National Night Out events throughout Orange County this year. National... Police & Fire 28 Jul 2026 | 02:38
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said figures disclosed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services show Orange County demonstrates strong prosecutorial outcomes amongst the Mid-Hudson region. ( Pixabay photo.) Law and Order. Orange County exceeds regional conviction rate averages, DA says. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said figures disclosed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services... Police & Fire 28 Jul 2026 | 02:17
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
Opinion: Honoring the Courage of Korean War Veterans Each year on July 27, our nation observes National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, a time to honor the brave Americans... Letters to the Editor 28 Jul 2026 | 01:23
Robby Valentine and members of the Black Dirt Bandits play lively music for the thousands of people in attendance at the FreedomFest. ( Photo by Henry Smith, Correspondent Photographer, American Image Press.) Events. Orange County celebrates FreedomFest On Saturday, July 25, Orange County held its FreedomFest 2026 at Thomas Bull Memorial Park. Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:16
Orange County residents can take advantage of various programs to ease the burden of rising energy rates. ( Big Stock Photo.) How to pay Orange County’s rising energy bills this summer The heatwaves this spring gave residents of Orange County early reminders of how intense, and expensive, summer heat can... Business 27 Jul 2026 | 11:27
Opinion: We need battery storage On behalf of Orange Environment, I wanted to share three reasons to support battery storage projects when ample safeguards... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2026 | 08:19
Orange County’s Youth Bureau is seeking applications for a state-funded grant program supporting youth team sports programs for underserved youth under the age of 18. ( Pixabay photo.) Orange County seeks proposals for youth team sports grants Orange County’s Youth Bureau is seeking applications for a state-funded grant program supporting youth team sports programs... Local News 10 Jul 2026 | 06:24
Alani Nus and Red Bulls for sale at a youth soccer tournament where 9-year-olds were competing. Photo: Becca Tucker Schools on ‘high alert’ as energy drinks trigger health scares They’re landing kids in the nurse’s office and the emergency room, but super-caffeinated energy drinks are easily accessible... Evergreen 09 Jul 2026 | 10:31
L-R: Glenn Marchi-Orange County CIO, Justin Klepper-Up and Coming Leader Award, Dru Rai-NYS CIO, Lane Hunt-High Impact Leader Award, Greg Johnson-Orange County Deputy CIO. ( Photo provided.) Orange County employees honored at Government Technology’s New York IT Leadership Forum in Albany Two Orange County Government employees from the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) have been recognized... Local News 07 Jul 2026 | 12:19
Orange County residents with private wells can apply for free PFAS testing from the NY Department of Health. ( Pixabay photo.) NY Department of Health offering free private well PFAS testing for Orange County residents The New York State Department of Health is offering Orange County residents the opportunity to have their private wells tested... Local News 02 Jul 2026 | 06:05
