Pictured left to right: Juan Avalos, Commercial Tenant Representative, The Taco Factory; John Naumchik, Treasurer, City of Middletown Common Council; Dr. Kristine Young, President, SUNY Orange; Joseph M. DeStefano, Mayor, City of Middletown; Dr. Kenneth J. Steier, Executive Dean, Touro University; Karen Chang, Director of Advancement, Fei Tian; and Maria Bruni, Director of Economic & Community Development, City of Middletown. ( Photo provided.) New program gives college and university students, staff discounts at local merchants The Downtown Middletown Business Improvement District (BID), alongside City of Middletown officials and regional academic... Local News 11 Sep 2026 | 12:33
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County is seeking master gardener volunteers. ( Photo provided.) Love gardening? Become a master gardener volunteer Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County will hold a panel discussion, “Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer” on... Local News 04 Sep 2026 | 10:03
Garnet Health Medical Center, in partnership with Garnet Health Doctors, is offering free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Outpatient Services Building in Middletown. ( File photo.) Garnet Health Medical Center offers free prostate screenings Garnet Health Medical Center, in partnership with Garnet Health Doctors, is offering free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday,... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 11:11
Cherisse Vickers, executive director of the City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency ( Photo provided.) Orange County Partnership to honor Women of Achievement this October The Orange County Partnership is recognizing three recipients of its 2026 Women of Achievement in Economic Development Award,... Business 20 Aug 2026 | 03:20
Lois O’Connell ( Tom LaBARBERA) Garnet Health welcomes new providers Garnet Health is pleased to welcome two experienced providers to its growing clinical team: Lois O’Connell, MSN, APN, FNP-BC,... Business 18 Aug 2026 | 11:07
Students interested in starting or resuming their college career this fall at SUNY Orange are invited to a “Fast Track to Fall Classes” full-service enrollment event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22. ( Pexels photo.) SUNY Orange to host ‘Fast Track to Fall Classes’ enrollment event Students interested in starting or resuming their college career this fall at SUNY Orange are invited to a “Fast Track to... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:15
Congressman Pat Ryan joined Hudson Valley parents, coaches, sports organizations, and school representatives at the Middletown YMCA to discuss the rising cost of participating in youth sports. ( Photo provided.) Congressman Pat Ryan joins local parents, coaches to discuss rising costs of youth sports Congressman Pat Ryan joined Hudson Valley parents, coaches, sports organizations, and school representatives at the Middletown... Sports 06 Aug 2026 | 11:18
Aaron Archibald showing off his fitness tracker highlighting his 150-mile bike ride completed by cycling the Goshen to Harriman trail multiple times. ( Photo provided.) Local college student bikes 150 miles in a single day Aaron Archibald, a 19-year-old college student Middletown, N.Y., recently completed a 150-mile bike ride in a single day... Sports 15 Jul 2026 | 10:27
Garnet Health Medical Center and Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills have each received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines “Stroke Honor Roll Elite” and “Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll” quality achievement awards. ( Pixabay photo.) Garnet Health honored for work in stroke care Garnet Health Medical Center and Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills have each received the American Heart Association’s... Business 14 Jul 2026 | 07:09
Orange County is hosting a Senior Job Fair on July 8. ( Pixabay photo.) Orange County to host job fair for older adults Orange County is hosting an event dedicated to connecting mature and experienced job seekers with local employers. The Senior... Business 02 Jul 2026 | 02:02
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Gamma Eta Omega Chapter hosted “Just Fine: A Mental Health Awareness Experience” on May 19 at the Middletown Thrall Library in Middletown. ( Photo provided.) Alpha Gamma Eta Omega chapter hosts mental health awareness event Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Gamma Eta Omega Chapter hosted “Just Fine: A Mental Health Awareness Experience”... Local News 29 May 2026 | 03:36
Flags in honor of veterans and fallen service members on display in front of Lazaer-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home for Memorial Day in 2025. ( Photo By Aja Brandt) Local Memorial Day events New York Ongoing events Memorial Weekend Carnival in Washingtonville: Annual Memorial Weekend Carnival held May 22-25 featuring... Evergreen 24 May 2026 | 07:50
SUNY Orange graduates at the 76th commencement. ( Photo provided.) SUNY Orange celebrates 76th commencement SUNY Orange’s graduating class of 2026 celebrated their commencement in Middletown on May 21. Scheduled to be held outdoors... Local News 22 May 2026 | 10:12
Cornwall High School student Braden Work was selected to transform Italian-designed Elica range hood into one-of-a-kind showroom artwork Cornwall High School student wins Michael’s Appliance Center ‘Design the Hood’ Art competition Michael’s Appliance Center announced Braden Work, a student at Cornwall Central High School, as the winner of its “Design... Local News 12 May 2026 | 02:45
The Green Threads, a cannabis retailer in Middletown, was closed following an investigation into sales to a minor. ( Photo provided.) State closes cannabis shop following reports of illicit sales to a minor The New York State Office of Cannabis Management’s Enforcement and Investigations Division (OCM EID), closed The Green Threads,... Local News 12 May 2026 | 11:55
