Students in the fifth grade at Golden Hill each received and wore their own red bandanas, in honor of Welles Crowther. ( Photo provided.) Golden Hill Elementary students learn about 9/11, pay tribute to fallen hero Golden Hill fifth graders learned about character through the story of a Nyack native who saved a dozen lives on Sept. 11,... Local News 18 Sep 2026 | 01:01
A screenshot from a recent Vernon Town Council meeting available on YouTube. Does your local government livestream and record its meetings? In the age of the internet and social media, many people look online for news and information. Long gone are the days of public... Evergreen 17 Sep 2026 | 12:52
Arianna Rodriguez, a graduate of S.S. Seward Institute will represent the SUNY Orange student body in board of trustees activities throughout the academic year. ( Photo provided.) Seward graduate named SUNY Orange student trustee Arianna Rodriguez was sworn in as the student representative to the SUNY Orange Board of Trustees for the 2026-27 academic... Local News 17 Sep 2026 | 10:38
Seward Junior Lauren Scheuermann will represent Section IX on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. ( Photo provided.) Florida student athlete appointed to state advisory committee Lauren Scheuermann, an accomplished athlete and junior at S.S. Seward Institute, has been selected to represent Section IX... Sports 11 Sep 2026 | 10:22
Ann Sandor ( Photo provided.) Florida Public Library expands local author series The Florida Public Library is offering two upcoming events in its popular local author series, featuring a debut novel discussion... Local News 08 Sep 2026 | 11:58
Orange County school districts returned $10 million in unspent pre-K state funds As New York State pushes to expand Universal pre-K (UPK) access for working families, school districts quietly left millions... Evergreen 28 Aug 2026 | 03:54
The Florida Union Free School District has partnered with the Empire State Service Corps to provide dedicated academic support to students. ( Pixabay photo.) Florida schools partner with Empire State Service Corps to help students beat the summer slide The Florida Union Free School District has partnered with the Empire State Service Corps to provide dedicated academic support... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 01:25
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
A Garden Party hosted at Beit Kulanu’s Pomerantz Memorial Garden on May 31. ( Photo by Gail Conklin.) Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Beit Kulanu Celebrate America’s 250th year of independence with Beit Kulanu, Orange County’s newest congregation, at a joyful Shabbat... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 09:57
FUFSD Summer Band practicing. ( Photo provided.) Florida. FUFSD Summer Band Program to hold concert July 29 The Florida Union Free School District’s Summer Band Program returned for its fifth year where 20 middle and high school... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 09:50
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
Members of Troop #514 celebrate the opening of community exercise stations at Glenmere Lake Park. ( Photo provided.) Members of Troop #514 earn Bronze Award by creating community exercise stations at Glenmere Lake Park Eleven local Girl Scouts from Troop #514 in Florida, N.Y., earned their Bronze Award by creating community exercise stations... Local News 21 Jul 2026 | 08:24
Grammy-Award-winning artist Jimmy Sturr will headline the Florida Family Fun Fest on Aug. 9. ( Photo provided.) 18-Time Grammy winner Jimmy Sturr to headline the 26th Annual Florida Family Fun Fest The Florida Family Fun Fest Committee announced the return of local legend and 18-time Grammy Award-winner Jimmy Sturr and... Local News 17 Jul 2026 | 01:02
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
James R. McAteer James R. McAteer of Florida, N.Y, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on Oct. 31, 1932,... Obituaries 22 Jun 2026 | 05:42
