Smoke rises from wildfires on the eastern side of Greenwood Lake. ( Photo by Douglas Miller) Neuhaus declares State of Emergency Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus on Wednesday declared a State of Emergency, citing the ongoing fire in the Greenwood... News 13 Nov 2024 | 07:21
Reneé Arnold-O’Regan with County Executive Steve Neuhaus. ( Photo provided) Greenwood Lake resident to head OC General Services Dept. Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus this week announced that Reneé Arnold-O’Regan has been appointed as the commissioner... News 10 Sep 2024 | 07:54
Swimming raft on Greenwood Lake Death by drowning: What local victims have in common As the summer draws to a close, residents may want to get in their last licks on local lakes, rivers and streams. Before you... Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 04:29
Strawberries from Locust Farm. ( Photo provided) Why you should shop for fresh fruit or produce at farmers markets Now is the time to buy your favorite berries — strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries — at your local farmers market,... Columns 25 Jun 2024 | 12:07
Brain health best practices June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. Since 1987, I’ve been facilitating groups and learning as much as I... Columns 25 Jun 2024 | 12:03
‘Too stressful’: why some students are saying no thanks to standardized tests As students across the tristate region sharpened pencils - or, increasingly, fired up computers - in preparation for multiple... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:23
Burn ban in effect through May 14 New York State’s annual open burn ban will run from March 16 to May 14 in an attempt to reduce the spread of wildfires. The... Home 27 Mar 2024 | 11:58
An example of a lithium-ion battery used in consumer goods. ( Photo courtesy the U.S. Fire Administration) State issues safety tips on lithium-ion battery use for consumers Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the safe use of consumer products... News 15 Feb 2024 | 03:50
Nuisance or investment opportunity? Towns struggle to handle growth of short-term rentals Short-term rentals have surged in popularity in recent years, providing more options for tourists They’ve also grown into... Local News 01 Feb 2024 | 02:11
A bagpiper plays as John Rader is moved out of the church. ( Photo by Ed Bailey) Funeral held for John Rader, 85 On Tuesday, October 3, family and friends gathered for the funeral of John “Jack” Rader, 85, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church... Local News 03 Oct 2023 | 03:13
Acclaimed saxophonist Joe Lovano will be the guest artist at this year’s Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. Provided photo. Music. Saxophonist Joe Lovano performing at Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Acclaimed saxophonist Joe Lovano will be the guest artist at this year’s Hudson Valley Jazz Festival, performing with The... Entertainment 25 Jul 2023 | 02:10
Pictured from left to right are Ermin Silkjovic, recycling coordinartor for Orange County, and Chad Pilieri, Grow Local Greenwood Lake founder. Photo by Peter Lyons Hall. Lakeside Farmers Market initiates food scraps recycling program When the Lakeside Farmers Market manager Karen Wintrow discovered that food waste in Orange County represents 18 percent... Local News 17 Jul 2023 | 11:24
Eva Foley Eva Foley of Milford, Pa., passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 in Milford. She was 93 years old. Born in Germany on Sept.... Obituaries 08 Jun 2020 | 02:16
Theodore Schaefer Theodore Schaefer of Frostproof, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in The Palms of Sebring in Sebring, Fla. He... Home 08 Mar 2020 | 02:10
Judge: Hanukkah attack suspect may need death-penalty lawyer Greenwood Lake. A man charged in a bloody attack at a Hanukkah celebration may need attorneys specializing in death penalty... Local News 15 Jan 2020 | 11:03
