Expanded ‘move over’ law goes into effect March 27 Starting March 27, New York’s “move over” law will expand, requiring drivers to slow down and move over when approaching... News 22 Mar 2024 | 09:59
On March 19, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul made a reproductive health care announcement. ( Photo by Darren McGee, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York under an order signed by state health officials on Tuesday,... News 21 Mar 2024 | 11:56
Monroe highway department changes I find it very disturbing what has recently happened with the Town of [Monroe] highway department. Billy Brown who has been... Letters to the Editor 19 Mar 2024 | 11:22
Veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards now eligible for VA health care Earlier this month, the federal Veterans Affairs (VA) office announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other... Home 12 Mar 2024 | 05:56
Museum Village in Monroe. Museum Village Playhouse announces 2024 season lineup Creative Theatre — Muddy Water Players has announced its 2024 season at The Playhouse at Museum Village in Monroe. Individual... Entertainment 12 Mar 2024 | 04:18
Families bake Hamantashin in preparation for Purim holiday As the Jewish holiday of Purim approaches, Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, is gearing up... Entertainment 12 Mar 2024 | 02:45
Neuhaus announces 2024 municipal tourism grants For the second year in a row, Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and the County’s Tourism and Film Office will begin... Local News 11 Mar 2024 | 10:41
Burn ban in effect March 16 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 07 Mar 2024 | 04:30
NYS Congressional District 18, currently represented by Democrat Pat Ryan. ( Map by The Graduate Center, City University of New York) New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge in fight for House New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new Democrat-drawn congressional map on Wednesday that gives the party a modest boost... News 01 Mar 2024 | 11:40
Odd Stokdal. Odd Stokdal, 80 He was a carpenter by trade and soccer was his passion. He served as a merchant marine after his schooling, then settled... Obituaries 16 Feb 2024 | 07:43
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
Regarding ‘Platt defends his freedom’ It was good to see the story of Platt, a free Black man in 1797 New York/New Jersey who was pursued by his former enslaver,... Letters to the Editor 14 Feb 2024 | 10:37
Shades. ( Photo by Roc City Artist Collective) Rock the weekend away at these live local performances From retro throwbacks to soul-stirring ballads, the upcoming week in Warwick is brimming with musical diversity and artistic... Entertainment 13 Feb 2024 | 11:29
The Playhouse at Museum Village. Playhouse announces double auditions Creative Theatre–Muddy Water Players will hold open auditions on February 3 and 4 for their upcoming 29th season at The Playhouse... Entertainment 31 Jan 2024 | 11:54
Support for Houle Please consider the following when you vote next November. Although religious participation has waned over the years, I’m... Letters to the Editor 19 Jan 2024 | 03:29