Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls into Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls. (Photo by cottonbro studio at pexels) The new face of Scouting Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls nationwide.... Local News 01 Apr 2025 | 12:34
Participating vendors of Lakeside Farmers Market celebrate successful 2024 season. Photo by Peter Lyons Hall. Understanding the benefits of local farmers markets Warwick is blessed by being located in the middle of a superb agricultural region in the Hudson Valley. We usually have adequate... Columns 24 Mar 2025 | 08:35
Participants in the Viking Snowshoe Invasion on Jan. 27, 2024, at Mountain Creek. Photo by Sammie Finch. Snow much fun New York Snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding: • Mt. Peter Ski Area in Warwick Ice skating: • Bear Mountain in Tomkins Cove •... Local News 17 Feb 2025 | 01:04
With Sterling Forest closed, hunt this public land instead The entirety of Sterling Forest State Park – a wooded natural refuge spanning over 21,000 acres in Tuxedo, NY – is closed... News 19 Nov 2024 | 03:41
NYS Attorney General Letitia James. AG James urges caution when donating to wildfire recovery orgs On Nov. 15, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued some guidelines for any New Yorkers looking to support wildfire-related... Local News 17 Nov 2024 | 08:10
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
Earth Day events April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry... Evergreen 15 Apr 2024 | 05:39
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
