K-8 students earn certificates for Summer Reading Challenge Last Sunday was the last day of Congressman Pat Ryan’s first annual Summer Reading Challenge for Hudson Valley K-8 students.... Local News 03 Sep 2025 | 01:58
Crossbow hunting changes now in effect New for fall 2025, hunters in New York State may use a crossbow in the same seasons, places, and manner as a vertical bow... News 03 Sep 2025 | 05:10
Back to school tips for reducing waste Going back to school can be expensive and produce a lot of waste, but there are many ways to save money, reuse responsibly,... Local News 03 Sep 2025 | 04:32
Rebates for hunters purchasing lead-free ammunition Fragments from lead bullets used for deer hunting can remain in field dressed deer gut piles (or carcasses) and are easily... News 27 Aug 2025 | 03:27
Joint investigation into state property insurance launched Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) announced that he will be part of a joint investigation into New York’s residential... Home 20 Aug 2025 | 11:46
Free college for adult learners Beginning this fall, community college will be free to adult learners looking to enter high-demand fields, thanks to an initiative... Local News 06 Aug 2025 | 01:05
Photography contest Want to see your photo(s) in print? Enter Conservationist magazine’s 2025 Photography Contest. The publication features stunning... Entertainment 06 Aug 2025 | 01:32
EATS Act to expand SNAP to college students U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the Enhance Access to SNAP (EATS) Act on July 30, 2025. The measure... Local News 30 Jul 2025 | 11:54
Community Reuse Grants A total of $15,000 will be awarded by York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) for Community Reuse... Business 27 Jul 2025 | 01:12
Access pollution forecasts Did you know that New York’s ozone season runs from April through September? The state Department of Environmental Conservation... Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 02:23
Chester’s Christina Contento is crowned Ms. New York International 2025. Provided photo. ( Photo courtesy of Christina Contento) From pain to pageantry, Christina Contento aims to inspire Chester resident Christina Contento was recently named Ms. New York International 2025, providing her with a platform from... Local News 25 Mar 2025 | 02:03
Trout season opens April 1 in New York. Photo provided by the N.Y. Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC announces April 1 start of Spring trout fishing season New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the April 1 start... Sports 22 Mar 2025 | 02:28
Newton recently joined other municipalities in Sussex County in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew a contract with an independent repair shop. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 11:28
‘Vote yes on Proposal 1 to protect our civil rights’ This year, voters in New York State can vote to protect our rights from government overreach. Proposal 1 strengthens existing... Letters to the Editor 20 Oct 2024 | 06:30
Vote yes on Prop One to ‘ensure that New York continues its proud history regarding women’s rights’ New Yorkers can vote on a ballot initiative on election day that will help ensure that our children and grandchildren don’t... Letters to the Editor 15 Oct 2024 | 02:43
