To save nursing home residents, a call for immediate arms About a decade ago, Orange County sought to sell Valley View, our publicly owned and operated nursing home. Representing... Letters to the Editor 23 Jan 2022 | 10:18
“You can also show your support for these great men and women by hiring a veteran in your workplace, patronizing a veteran-owned business or donating to a veterans program,” Ed Johnson, Navy vet and commander of American Legion Orange Blossom Post 1167, said during his remarks during Veterans Day services at the Walton Engine and Hose Company. “And you can simply thank them for their service.” Photo by Ginny Privitar. ‘Veterans have given us freedom, security and the greatest nation on earth’ On this Veterans Day, just months after we lost more American heroes in the pullout from Afghanistan, the Chester community... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 04:33
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Photo source: airshowny.com. Montgomery. New York Air Show set for Aug. 28 and 29 at Orange County Airport The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration squadron will headline the 2021 New York Air Show on Saturday and Sunday,... Local News 18 Aug 2021 | 12:58
Ladies at Networking Mixer: Esther Zaccone (Sew EZ Creations), Haydee Furman (Orange Bank & Trust) and Vicki Hoffman (J. Hoffman Insurance). Photos provided by Regina Clark?Goshen Chamber of Commerce. Goshen. Grow Your Business with the Goshen Chamber of Commerce Typically, people join a Chamber of Commerce to build their network, make connections, and grow their business. The Goshen... Local News 26 Jul 2021 | 04:37
Cardinal Dolan with three children who enjoy the playground at the Faith First @ St. Columba preschool: from left to right: Logan Stamp, 9, Mia Faist, 5, and Devin Stamp, 5. Photos by Geri Corey Cardinal Dolan in Chester: This place ‘reminds me of Jesus’ His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan came to the parish late last month to bless the Saint Columba Cemetery land that is part... Local News 31 May 2021 | 07:49
Chabad Rendering: Artist’s rendering of the new Chabad building n the Village of Monroe by architect Arthur Chabon. First build the community, now building that community a home Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, held a groundbreaking celebration Sunday, May 23, marking... Local News 30 May 2021 | 01:44
SUNY Orange’s Diana Physical Education Center will become a mass, state-run vaccination site in coming weeks. Source: sunyorange.edu Middletown. SUNY Orange mass vaccination site to arrive in coming weeks A state-run, mass COVID-19 vaccination site will open at SUNY Orange in coming weeks, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo... Home 08 Mar 2021 | 01:32
Five people apply for vacancy on the Chester Town Board Five letters were received by the town of Chester applying for Orlando Perez’s vacant position on the town board. Perez resigned... Local News 17 Feb 2021 | 02:16
Kelly Eskew Kelly Eskew announces her intentions to run for Orange County Clerk Deputy Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew formally announced her intentions to run for Orange County Clerk with a video released... Local News 04 Feb 2021 | 01:58
Frustration mounts over limited vaccine availability, difficult registration process When eligibility for the COVID-19 availability expanded to include Phase 1B, demand abruptly outweighed supply in Orange... Home 14 Jan 2021 | 05:17
Lighting the Menorah at Chabad’s Hanukkah Drive-in Experience in Chester were “people who are pillars of light during the darkness of the pandemic:” Dr. Jen Reich of Highland Mills, Chana Burston, CTeen leader Amir Mosker of Monroe; nurse Serach Callan of Goshen, Rabbi Pesach Burston, Chabad Cares coordinator Dr. Ira Kanis of Monroe, school teacher Alan Friedman of Pine Bush, County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Police Officer Michael Cohn of Warwick and paramedic/first responders Lee and Michelle Sentell of Monroe. Photos courtesy of Chabad of Orange County/Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston. Chabad hosts Covid safe, festive Chanukah Drive-In Experience The joy of getting together safely during the pandemic was palpable at Chabad’s “Hanukkah Drive-In Experience,” hosted by... Home 18 Dec 2020 | 03:19
On Dec. 15, volunteers arranged toys outside for pick-up for the fifth annual Toys for Military Tots drive sponsored by Orange County Community Radio WTBQ. Photo by Roger Gavan. ‘Out of every bad, good comes’ All records were broken. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, it was pick-up time for the fifth annual Toys for Military Tots drive sponsored... Local News 15 Dec 2020 | 07:47
Orange County Executive, Steve Neuhaus launched an initiative to give thanks to the people who continue to work on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic and bring some holiday joy to the county’s nursing home residents and those who are in the hospital over the holidays. As part of “Orange Cares,” Neuhaus asked residents to write letters of appreciation to the county’s doctors, nurses, first responders, medical administrative staff and those in nursing homes or hospitals during this holiday season. Preschool Solutions students and staff participated in this initiative. The students decorated cards for residents and staff of nursing homes, first responders and healthcare workers. Laura Stubecki, owner and director of Preschool Solutions, loved the idea of the Orange Cares program and thought it was a wonderful way to remind people how important they are to our community. Story and photo provided by Toni Colello. Sugar Loaf. Preschool Solutions students participate in Orange Cares program Orange County Executive, Steve Neuhaus launched an initiative to give thanks to the people who continue to work on the frontlines... Local News 11 Dec 2020 | 11:36
The Orange County Health Department, in conjunction with the County’s Emergency Services Department and Horizon Family Medical Group, will provide COVID-19 testing at a variety of mobile locations during the month of December. Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels Orange County partners with Horizon Family Medical Group to provide COVID-19 testing The Orange County Health Department, in conjunction with the County’s Emergency Services Department and Horizon Family Medical... Local News 07 Dec 2020 | 07:00
Photo by Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels. Monroe. Toys for Military Tots is underway WTBQ’s fifth annual Toys for Military Tots Drive has begun. Help Santa deliver the new, unwrapped toys for children baby... Local News 02 Dec 2020 | 12:42
