State Sen. James Skoufis and others lawmakers are calling for the overhaul of the Public Service Commission for exercising “little more than a wrist-slap for greedy utility companies.” NYS Senate photo. ( dino.Senate1) State approves increased electric and gas delivery rates for O&R customers The New York State Public Service Commission has approved increased electric and gas delivery rates for Orange and Rockland... Local News 26 Mar 2025 | 10:58
DEC urges New Yorkers to respect wildlife by leaving young animals alone New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminded New Yorkers to appreciate... Columns 20 May 2024 | 10:01
Don’t feed the deer Now that white-tailed deer hunting seasons have ended throughout most of New York State, it may be tempting to begin feeding... Letters to the Editor 31 Jan 2024 | 01:59
Marie and James Osborne with one of their grandchildren. James Osborne was recently elected to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame. James Osborne named to the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has inducted James Osborne, the longtime Section IX... Sports 18 Sep 2023 | 02:06
‘We are owed better representation’ Recently, our sitting New York State Senator, James Skoufis, was invited to call in to a radio program hosted on WTBQ and... Letters to the Editor 17 Aug 2023 | 12:41
State Sen. James Skoufis Skoufis: Orange County wins big in final state budget Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) announced several big wins for his Orange County constituents in the final state... Local News 03 May 2023 | 10:09
State Sen. James Skoufis and Assemblyman Chris Eachus pose with Lieutenant General Steven Gilland, the 61st superintendent of the United States Military Academy, cadets and members of the senator’s senior staff on April 26th at West Point Day. Photo provided by State Sen. James Skoufis’ office. Albany. Skoufis, Eachus honor cadets during 71st annual West Point Day Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) welcomed cadets and leadership from... Local News 28 Apr 2023 | 07:52
Planned Parenthood celebrates the second legislative passage of New York’s Equal Rights Amendment Wendy Stark, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York issued the following statement after the New York... Letters to the Editor 26 Jan 2023 | 11:54
George W. Turner George W. Turner, of Warwick, NY, formerly of Ocala, FL, passed away on December 16, 2022. He was 85 years old. Born July... Obituaries 28 Dec 2022 | 02:58
Warwick Valley Board of Education pointed out problems with the BOCES capital project referendum. ( Photo by Abby Wolf) WV board talks curriculum, school safety, driver shortage Capital projects and security measures as well as curriculum were discussed by Warwick Valley Central Schools Superintendent... Home 15 Nov 2022 | 09:39
No to Proposition 1 and climate change Everyone is in favor of clean air and water, without question. The problems about Proposition 1 are that it is fiscally irresponsible... Letters to the Editor 02 Nov 2022 | 09:26
Heightened danger of deer on road collisions The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded drivers... Home 31 Oct 2022 | 10:58
Amy E. Bender Amy E. Bender, of Warwick, NY (formerly of Cranston, RI and North Babylon, NY), passed away on October 19, 2022 at home with... Obituaries 26 Oct 2022 | 11:18
Mark Lembo Mark Lembo, 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 16 at Albany Medical... Obituaries 24 Aug 2022 | 12:45
Primary power Primaries for Congress are set for this coming Tuesday. Turnout is expected to be very light. But much is at stake, and... Letters to the Editor 24 Aug 2022 | 10:32
