Julia Calderon’s battery is connected to hundreds of others in a network known as a virtual power plant. Photos by Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus. ( Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus) How a more flexible grid could save New York billions Julia Calderon’s power used to go out regularly. She lives in Warwick, and remembers once having to bury an ice cream cake... Home 25 Feb 2026 | 12:22
State Assemblyman Brian Maher Officials react with caution to news ICE is no longer looking at Chester warehouse New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher said last week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informed him that the... Local News 25 Feb 2026 | 10:53
Children enjoying the 2025 Purim Carnival. This year’s event will be at Monroe Temple, Monroe, N.Y. ( Photo provided.) County-Wide Purim Carnival The Jewish Federation of Orange County invites community members to celebrate Purim at the Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism... Entertainment 25 Feb 2026 | 07:04
Artist of the Week: Zach Polsky Warwick Valley High School senior Zach Polsky’s musical journey is one of passion, dedication, and leadership, and he will... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 02:17
Superintendent Spotlight: Miles Allen For Warwick Valley High School junior Miles Allen, creativity and collaboration go hand in hand. Whether he’s leading his... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 02:10
Supervisor’s Corner Orange County Medical Mobile Unit for Veterans and the Warwick community will be available on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 01:56
SUNY Orange enrollment up for 13th consecutive session With record-setting winter session enrollment for the third straight year, followed by year-over-year gains to begin the... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 10:33
Eastern Pike Regional Police Department investigate Islamic Center shooting. ( Mohammed Alhomsi) Police: Shots fired into Pike County Islamic Center The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department announced Monday that it is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information... Local News 23 Feb 2026 | 05:55
Study looks to improve transit west of the Hudson River Representative Pat Ryan and Governor Kathy Hochul launched a comprehensive study to improve regional transit coordination... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 09:44
Sue Gardner and audience during presentation. ( Peter Lyons Hall.) Town Historian shares objects telling Warwick’s revolutionary story As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Warwick Town Historian Sue Gardner delivered a presentation... Local News 23 Feb 2026 | 10:38
Freshman Voloshin won his second Section 9 title scoring 609.20 points, the second highest in the history of the meet. ( Cordell Hoffer) Warwick wins Section IX Diving Championship On Feb. 21, at the Section 9 Swim and Dive Championships at Valley Central High School, the Warwick divers put together a... Sports 22 Feb 2026 | 10:49
After days of confusion, Roxbury officials say ICE bought warehouse After a week of mixed messages from the federal government, officials in Roxbury, N.J., said late Friday that Immigration... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 12:47
Photo: Sammie Finch ICE ‘not moving forward’ with Chester warehouse, says Assemblyman Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher that the agency is not going to move... Local News 20 Feb 2026 | 09:49
SUNY Orange names Sojourner Truth Award winners SUNY Orange will recognize 698 Orange County students in grades six through 12 with the 2026 Sojourner Truth Awards, celebrating... Local News 20 Feb 2026 | 04:16
FLY-Car program improves emergency response times. ( Photo provided.) OC Sheriff’s Office adds second FLY-CAR Orange County Sheriff’s Office Paul Arteta announced the purchase of a second vehicle for his department’s FLY-Car program,... Police & Fire 20 Feb 2026 | 01:04
