A Jan. 28 email with the subject line ‘Fork in the Road’ that was received by Office of Personnel and Management employees included the deferred resignation letter. The DOGE Effect The reduction of the federal workforce, which is estimated at 2.3 million people, is more than a national story. It also... Local News 13 Mar 2025 | 12:39
Burn ban in effect now through May As brush fires rage on Long Island, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a multi-regional burn ban that includes Orange County. The... Local News 10 Mar 2025 | 10:25
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a bill on Feb. 3 to shield the identities of doctors who prescribe abortion medications. ( Photo by Mike Groll/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul) State shields abortion pill prescribers after a doctor was indicted in Louisiana New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill to shield the identities of doctors who prescribe abortion medications,... News 05 Feb 2025 | 04:35
State Senator James Skoufis (D-42). ( Photo provided) Skoufis tapped for senate leadership role State Senator James Skoufis (D-42) has been appointed to Senate leadership as deputy majority leader for State Federal Relations.... News 26 Jan 2025 | 08:10
Hudson Valley under red flag fire warning through Saturday The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the lower Hudson Valley area until 6 p.m. Saturday, November... News 08 Nov 2024 | 04:43
How do we all come back together? It’s no secret that political discourse in recent years has become increasingly divisive. In many areas of our region, we’ve... Local News 07 Nov 2024 | 08:00
DEC declares Drought Watch for Orange County The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has declared a drought watch for 15 New York counties,... News 04 Nov 2024 | 11:02
Crystal Run Healthcare in Middletown. ( Image by Google Maps) Crystal Run offering virtual diabetes management classes Crystal Run Healthcare’s diabetes self-management Zoom classes, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 and Dec.... Local News 03 Nov 2024 | 12:00
Burn ban in effect for Orange County On Monday, October 28 County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued Executive Order No. 13 of 2024, declaring a State of Emergency... Local News 28 Oct 2024 | 04:07
DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder joined representatives from the state Department of Health and Donate Life NYS, and families of organ donors and recipients to mark this organ donation registry milestone. ( Photo courtesy of the governor’s office) Majority of eligible New Yorkers now registered organ donors Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that for the first time, more than 50% of the eligible New York population has registered... News 27 Oct 2024 | 12:20
Early voting for New Yorkers begins this Saturday Early voting for the general election begins this Saturday, October 26 at eight locations in Orange County. These locations... Local News 21 Oct 2024 | 10:01
State senate candidates share their policy priorities NYS Senate District 42 residents will have three candidates to choose from during this year’s general election: Dorey Houle... News 15 Oct 2024 | 08:50
Vote “Yes” on Prop 1 Did you know the upcoming election in New York will include a ballot measure called Prop 1? How often have you found yourself... Letters to the Editor 01 Oct 2024 | 03:01
Route 17 chase ends with crash at I-87 entrance ramp The New York State Police were involved in a high speed chase on August 16. According to the police report, on that date... Police & Fire 21 Aug 2024 | 02:35
People for People Fund treasurer and former Chairman and CEO of First Federal Savings of Middletown Maggie Smith, New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher, Fair-Rite Products Director of Human Resources Debra A. Sherman, and People for People Fund President Nolly Chimes at last year’s People for People Fund Recognition Breakfast. ( Photo provided) People for People Fund accepting nominations for ‘Positive People Award’ People for People Fund – a not-for-profit dedicated to providing temporary financial assistance to residents of Orange, Ulster... News 24 Jul 2024 | 01:57
