I-84 West from Middletown. ( Image by Google Maps) I-84 bus crash highlights flaws in highway design On Thursday, September 21, a devasting bus accident took the lives of two adults and left five students in critical condition.... News 27 Sep 2023 | 12:33
Golden Hill Elementary School nurse Marlene Lysack. ( Photo courtesy of Florida Union Free School District) Spartan Spotlight: Meet Marlene Lysack Marlene Lysack considers nursing to be her calling in life. She never wanted to do anything else, which might help explain... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 10:03
Kaila Mullady performs for Florida students. ( Photo courtesy of Florida Union Free School District) World beatbox champion empowers S.S. Seward students to use their voice Kaila Mullady, a two-time world beatbox champion, performed recently in two separate sessions of middle school and high school... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 09:43
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties recognized as ‘Superior Performer’ Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs as a “Superior Performer” for... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 09:17
Orange County Audubon Society donates ‘Birding Backpacks’ to libraries Over the past few years, the number of kids and families enjoying birdwatching is increasing as they learn to identify and... News 26 Sep 2023 | 09:10
Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks in Middletown following a bus crash on I-84. ( Photo by Darren McGee, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) Gov. Hochul issues statement on I-84 bus tragedy In the wake of a devastating bus crash on the afternoon of September 21, Governor Kathy Hochul made a statement updating... News 22 Sep 2023 | 02:25
An aerial rendering of Woodbury Common’s proposed layout. Woodbury Common announces big changes ahead Woodbury Common Premium Outlets recently gave some insight into the future of this retail hub. The plans include adding new... Business 22 Sep 2023 | 01:07
Narcan nasal spray. Orange County to hold Fentanyl Awareness and Narcan training event On September 29, the Orange County government will be holding a Fentanyl Awareness presentation and panel discussion, followed... News 20 Sep 2023 | 12:39
A boy happily rides his bike on an established trail. ( Photo by Tarikul Raana, Pexels) Orange County earmarks $740,000 for Warwick bike & pedestrian trail On September 18, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced that the Legislature passed a resolution to provide... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 09:42
Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton joins Senator James Skoufis (right) and leadership of the WV Humane Society. Skoufis announces $50K for new Warwick Valley Humane facility Senator James Skoufis (D-42) this week announced that the Warwick Valley Humane Society won a $50,000 grant to fund “key... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 09:26
Warwick Village Hall. ( Image by Google Maps) Warwick village review board scrutinized for construction approval confusion Questions were raised over the village of Warwick’s property construction approval process, during the Warwick Village Board... Home 19 Sep 2023 | 11:32
The participants of Taste of Warwick, Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce board members: President Kim Corkum, Anita Volpe, Eddie Cullari, Corrine Iurato, Nikki “G” Grzegorzewski, John Redman, Elizabeth Cassidy and Janine Dethmers. Also pictured WVCC staff: Executive Director Stefanie Keegan and Business Manager Karen Wintrow. ( Photo by John Baiata) The 29th annual Taste of Warwick raises funds for ‘Backpack Snack Attack’ On September 12, the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the 29th annual Taste of Warwick at the Warwick Valley Winery... Business 18 Sep 2023 | 10:28
State Board of Elections warns voters of BOE impersonators The New York State Board of Elections is asking voters to be aware of individuals going door-to-door impersonating local... News 15 Sep 2023 | 12:54
The new school year at Golden Hill Elementary School in Florida got off to a bit of a bumpy beginning on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 7, when a school bus carrying 26 children collided with a light pole in front of the school as it was departing school grounds following dismissal. Photo illustration by Robin Jonathan Deutsch. Despite scare, no serious injuries result from Sept. 7 bus incident at Golden Hill Elementary School The new school year at Golden Hill Elementary School in Florida got off to a bit of a bumpy beginning on the afternoon of... Home 12 Sep 2023 | 09:46
Freckles the miniature donkey was among the animals seized from Noah’s Park in September. He was boarded at Pets Alive in Middletown, N.Y., until he was adopted in July. (Photo provided) Where are the Noah’s Park animals? By Becca Tucker The animals seized from Noah’s Park in Goshen, N.Y., nearly a year ago are missing despite an overdue judge’s... News 01 Sep 2023 | 11:39