A Chester Village Police vehicle. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Several area police agencies win state grant funding O Monday, May 13, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that several local police stations will receive funding for new technology... Police & Fire 16 May 2024 | 12:59
While at Washingtonville High School on Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program for the county. ( Photo provided) County to use AI against school bus safety violators On Monday, May 6, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program in collaboration... News 06 May 2024 | 04:33
Dru Rai of NYS CIO presented awards to Mary Mirabella, Theresa Cody and Steven Frischknecht, with Orange County CIO Glenn Marchi, at the NY IT Leadership Forum in Albany on April 16, 2024. ( Photo provided) Local residents, county employees earn NY leadership awards Orange County employees from the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department were recently presented with three leadership... News 30 Apr 2024 | 11:19
Creative Impact Conference 2024 takes place at Storm King Art Center May 14. ( Photo courtesy of Orange County Arts Council) Conference to focus on the intersection of arts and business On Tuesday, May 14, the Orange County NY Arts Council will present speakers, panels, networking opportunities and conversations... News 30 Apr 2024 | 12:01
Rio Reservoir. ( Photo by Gerald Berliner) OCLT unveils ‘Save Orange County’s Last Wilderness’ campaign Orange County Land Trust has announced the launch of its “Save Orange County’s Last Wilderness” initiative, a multi-year... News 29 Apr 2024 | 03:07
The proposed path of the O&W Trail Corridor. ( Image courtesy of OSI) Open Space Institute launches O&W Trail Corridor Study The Open Space Institute (OSI) recently launched its O&W Trail Corridor Study, which will help the organization in its effort... News 22 Apr 2024 | 02:43
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51
Last call for dry towns? New York weighs lifting post-Prohibition law that let towns keep booze bans New York towns and villages that have post-Prohibition bans on alcohol sales would be forced to lift such restrictions under... News 12 Apr 2024 | 04:47
NYS Sheriffs’ Institute membership drive begins The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute’s annual honorary membership drive has begun across New York State. Orange County... Police & Fire 09 Apr 2024 | 10:58
Inside the Galleria at Crystal Run, lower level. Galleria mall to host job fair Galleria at Crystal Run will be hosting an in-person job fair on Thursday, April 11, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the lower... Local News 03 Apr 2024 | 11:35
SUNY Orange. SUNY Orange receives $1.21M SUNY DSP grant SUNY Orange has received a nearly $1.21 million grant from the State University of New York (SUNY), in partnership with the... News 02 Apr 2024 | 04:54
Severe turbulence forces Newark-bound flight to land at Stewart On Friday, March 29, at around 6:12 p.m., a United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv, Israel, flying to Newark Liberty International... Police & Fire 01 Apr 2024 | 10:49
USN retired Captain Robert J. “Pete” Petry will be honored during the gala. Rumshock Veterans Foundation to hold annual gala April 25 On April 25, 2024 the Rumshock Veterans Foundation will hold its Third Annual Gala Cocktail Party at the Osiris Country Club... News 29 Mar 2024 | 03:57
DEC releases bear harvest totals for 2023 The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation released details on the state’s annual bear hunt for 2023 last week. According... Home 29 Mar 2024 | 02:54
Last year’s winning entry for District 18, “Torn Conversioning,” by Atticus Jackson from Cornwall Central High School. ( Image courtesy the U.S. House of Representatives) 2024 Congressional Art Competition now open to area high schoolers Congressman Pat Ryan’s office is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. High school students... News 29 Mar 2024 | 11:51