Opinion: Celebrating the extension of ‘death gamble benefits’ to Orange County COs and deputy sheriffs Under current law, county correctional officers and sheriffs deputies are forced to gamble with their family’s financial... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2026 | 03:38
Letter to the Editor: Sales tax revenue distribution This spring, it was revealed Orange County had been improperly over-distributing sales tax revenue to municipalities. Left... Letters to the Editor 31 Jul 2026 | 02:06
Local legislators, law enforcement leaders and others gather at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to announce the extension of death gamble benefits. ( Photo provided.) New legislation enables surviving families of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs and correction officers to receive full pensions New legislation will allow surviving spouses or children of deceased Orange County deputy sheriffs or correction officers... Local News 31 Jul 2026 | 01:59
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
Local leaders, student researchers, veterans and residents gather at the site of Patriot’s Path in Warwick. ( Photo provided.) Warwick’s Patriot’s Path coming soon to Veterans Memorial Park On the morning of July 20, Warwick Village Mayor Michael Newhard and Warwick Town Supervisor Jesse Dwyer joined Sen. James... Local News 22 Jul 2026 | 04:14
Officials “reopen” Mountain Lake Park in Warwick. ( Photo provided.) Renovated Mountain Lake Park Pool now open daily through September Mountain Lake Park Pool in Warwick, which has been opened on weekends only since May 23, can now be enjoyed daily through... Local News 25 Jun 2026 | 10:50
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Skoufis shares accomplishments We just gaveled out of legislative session, and I am proud of the work we’ve accomplished. My staff went above and beyond,... Letters to the Editor 23 Jun 2026 | 03:46
Manolin Tirado (left) with Sen. James Skoufis. ( Photo credit: NYS Senate) Greenwood Lake resident honored among state’s most distinguished veterans Greenwood Lake resident Manolin Tirado was honored among New York State’s most distinguished veterans on Tuesday, May 26,... Local News 29 May 2026 | 04:57
Access PT celebrates opening of Forrester Ave. location. ( Photo provided.) Access PT opens Forrester Ave. location On May 15 the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed Access PT to their location at 13 Forrester Avenue in the Village... Business 24 May 2026 | 01:41
Sen. James Skoufis, Assm. Jonathan Jacobson join leaders from OC hospitals to announce new grant incentive for pediatric readiness. New grant program announced for OC hospitals Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) joined Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall,... Local News 07 Apr 2026 | 10:12
Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Correctional Facility in Goshen, N.Y. Photo: Bryan Fumagalli Nearly 40% of Orange County jail’s inmates are ICE detainees Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees make up a significant portion of the inmate population at the Orange County... Evergreen 19 Jan 2026 | 05:15
‘Parking is king’ The Village of Warwick is investing in parking with a proposed purchase of the Chase parking lot on South Street. During... Local News 22 Apr 2025 | 05:57
Rally-goers also hoisted signs with their concerns. Photo by Linda Smith Hancharick. Large crowd fills Railroad Green in Warwick for Hands Off! protest rally Warwick. Local people spoke about the effects of the government funding cuts the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)... Local News 09 Apr 2025 | 03:34
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
State Senator James Skoufis (D-42). ( Photo provided) Skoufis tapped for senate leadership role State Senator James Skoufis (D-42) has been appointed to Senate leadership as deputy majority leader for State Federal Relations.... Home 26 Jan 2025 | 08:10
