Orange County has until Nov. 25 to remove federal immigration detainees from its correctional facility, per new state legislation. ( File photo.) Orange County Correctional Facility ends contract with ICE Orange County Correctional Facility ended its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Aug. 24, one day before... Local News 02 Sep 2026 | 11:27
Firefighters battle massive house fire on Rock Ridge Road in Chester on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 25. ( Photo: Chester Fire Department Chief Tom Marchiano) VIDEO: Massive fire destroys home in Chester A dog was killed and a Chester firefighter was sent to the hospital during a massive fire that destroyed the home at 67 Rock... Local News 26 Aug 2026 | 05:28
Members of the Warwick Valley High School crew team row on the water. Photo by Greg Sirico. These sports give new meaning to ‘faster, higher, stronger and together’ Students at West Milford High School in New Jersey can earn a varsity letter for playing esports - competitive video gaming... Back to School 24 Aug 2026 | 02:31
Office buildings in the foreground sit on Jehovah’s Witnesses recently acquired property in Warwick. The group’s world headquarters can be seen on the far left. ( Photo: JW.org.) Jehovah’s Witnesses purchase property near world headquarters in Warwick Jehovah’s Witnesses purchased 69 acres across the lake from the world headquarters in the town of Warwick, the religious... Local News 12 Aug 2026 | 11:30
Murder suspect Thomas Ryan, 32, of Greenville, was arrested shortly after midnight Sunday. ( Photo: New York State Police) Tips from public result in arrest of wanted murder suspect Community assistance helped bring a multi-agency manhunt in the Hudson Valley to a close just after midnight Sunday when... Local News 09 Aug 2026 | 04:57
Police consider Thomas Ryan, 32, of Greenville, to be armed and dangerous. ( Photo: State police) Police seek help locating ‘armed and dangerous’ murder suspect As police search in and around Orange County for 32-year-old Thomas Ryan – who police believe set a fire at a residence in... Local News 07 Aug 2026 | 01:47
Florida’s boys of summer after the victory over Port Washington. ( Photo: Danielle Caldwell.) Florida Little League’s historic season ends at state final four The Florida Little League Majors All-Stars’ postseason run came to an end July 29 with an 11-1 loss to Mid Island in the... Local News 05 Aug 2026 | 01:01
Greenwood Lake resident Matthew Morton was arrested and charged after an investigation into the alleged abuse of a child. ( Photo: Orange County Prosecutor’s Office.) Greenwood Lake man charged with abusing a child Village of Greenwood Lake Police Department arrested village resident Matthew Morton on sex charges following an investigation... Local News 05 Aug 2026 | 09:30
Police in the Town of Warwick ask that you contact them if you recognize this man, who is suspected of committing a lewd act. ( Photo: Town of Warwick Police Department) Law and Order. Recognize this man? The Town of Warwick Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify a man suspected of... Local News 29 Jul 2026 | 10:22
A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. “ICE executed a targeted enforcement... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:25
A video shows apparent ICE activity July 9 on Merriewold Lane North in Monroe. ( Screenshot from provided video.) Video: Apparent ICE arrest caught on tape in Monroe On the morning of July 9, residents contacted Straus News and the Blooming Grove Town Supervisor’s office about possible... Local News 24 Jul 2026 | 03:51
CJ Davila, Austin Caldwell, Tom McKeon, RJ Kearns and Rylan Mejia celebrate the NYS Section 3 title after beating Stony Point Monday, July 20 in Warwick. ( Photo by Regina McKeon ) Florida’s march to the Little League World Series continues Coming off the emotional July 9 win over Warwick to secure their first ever district championship, Florida Little League’s... Local News 21 Jul 2026 | 09:31
Florida Little League’s Major All-Star Team:Back row, left to right: Coach Josh Caldwell, Florida Little League President James McAteer, Manager Ray Younghans, Coach Justin Riordan and Coach Matt McKeonSecond row, left to right: Tom McKeon, Zach Younghans, RJ Kearns, Rocco Covelo and Gavin GuerraFirst row, left to right: Patrick Grogan, Sebastian Clark, Austin Caldwell, Colin Riordan, CJ Davila, Rylen Mejia and Joe Riordan ( Photo provided) Florida Little Leaguers make history with district championship Florida Little League’s Major League All-Star team made history this month by winning the District 19 championship, making... Local News 15 Jul 2026 | 01:05
Possible ICE activity in the Monroe/South Blooming Grove area. Photos provided. Residents report possible ICE arrests in Monroe area Multiple residents reached out to Straus News and the Blooming Grove Town Supervisor’s office this morning to report possible... Local News 09 Jul 2026 | 12:38
On July 4, New York State Police responded to a report of an overturned kayaker at Mongaup Pond Campground. Pine Island man drowns while kayaking Pine Island resident Scott N. Meyer lost his life on July 4 in what police believe was a drowning accident while kayaking... Local News 07 Jul 2026 | 02:22
