Chester’s school safety capital project would include reconstruction of door and “transactional areas” of the schools. Chester school district to hold budget, BOE vote On Tuesday, May 21, Chester Union Free School District residents will vote to fill two Board of Education seats. Just two... Local News 15 May 2024 | 12:56
Walton Lake. ( Photo provided) Friends of Walton Lake request help with annual clean up The Friends of Walton Lake (FOWL) is seeking the community’s help in their efforts to clean Walton Lake on Saturday, May... Local News 15 May 2024 | 11:44
The Kennett School of Gymnastics Xcel Silver Team took first place. ( Photo courtesy of Alison Brendel) Kennett Xcel gymnastics teams excel at state competition The Kennett School of Gymnastics Xcel teams competed at the New York State Gymnastics Championships at Rockland Community... Sports 14 May 2024 | 04:24
Goshen student film festival seeks short videos Have you ever dreamed of becoming a famous Hollywood film director? One like James Mangold who directed one of the Indiana... Entertainment 14 May 2024 | 04:07
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester requests speed limit reduction for Surrey Meadows The town of Chester is asking the state DOT to reduce speed limits at the Surrey Meadows housing complex from 30 miles per... Local News 14 May 2024 | 03:38
At the May 13 Goshen Village Board meeting, the board discussed the possibility of a bicycle race happening in the village this September. ( Photo by John Benson) Bicycle race eyes Goshen this fall A bicycle race was proposed to the Goshen Village Board at its May 13 meeting. This event is targeted to families, with an... Local News 14 May 2024 | 03:15
The election will take place at the district office at 227 Main Street, Goshen. ( Image by Google Maps) Six candidates vie for three Goshen school board seats Six candidates are running for the three open seats on the Goshen Central School District Board of Education this year. The... Local News 14 May 2024 | 12:48
Jocelyn. ( Photo courtesy of AJ Ross Creative Media) Spring Lake Hope Foundation to host fundraiser Spring Lake Hope Foundation will be hosting Lil’ Heroes for Hope Gala from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at Villa Venezia... Local News 14 May 2024 | 12:05
A shot from last year’s 5K. ( Photo courtesy of Chester Kiwanis Club) Chester Kiwanis 5K set for May 25 On Saturday, May 25, the Chester Kiwanis Club will hold its 29th annual Kiwanis 5K Race in the village of Chester. The race/walk... Local News 14 May 2024 | 10:56
Members of the school’s Voice Ensemble. ( Photo courtesy of Chester Academy) Chester Academy Voice Ensemble makes Carnegie Hall debut Chester Academy Voice Ensemble made their Carnegie Hall debut on Perelman Stage as part of the organization’s National Concert.... Local News 14 May 2024 | 10:39
Town establishes a new water district along 17M The Goshen Town Board voted to create a new water district and name itself lead agency for the SEQRA review on any potential... Local News 13 May 2024 | 04:24
Goshen Village Police patrolling on motorcycles. ( Photo provided) Goshen kids run wild in latest police chief report Goshen Village Police Chief Ryan Rich recently issued an update on the actions and arrests taken by members of the police... Police & Fire 10 May 2024 | 03:30
The various section of the Maple Avenue building. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School Distrct) May 21 ballot to include Maple Avenue referendum The Chester Union Free School District has placed on the May 21 ballot a referendum regarding the Maple Avenue Building that... Local News 08 May 2024 | 01:23
The Port Jervis Line is expected to benefit from the money collected in Manhattan’s congestion pricing program. (Photo by Becca Tucker) Congestion pricing takes a toll on local commuters The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has gone to great lengths to defend its controversial congestion pricing... Local News 16 May 2024 | 12:47
Goshen Town Hall. Animal crematorium to undergo expansion The Town of Goshen Planning Board heard from several applicants at its May 2 meeting. Peaceful Paws at 9 Quarry Road is seeking... Local News 07 May 2024 | 04:33