James Bacchiocchi. James Bacchiocchi, 68 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James (Jimmy/Jim) Joseph Bacchiocchi, father, brother and friend,... Obituaries 15 Jul 2024 | 01:55
I never knew I had a heart condition In 2009, I began my employment with the State of New York. I finally got health insurance after years of working in retail,... Letters to the Editor 09 Jul 2024 | 10:32
Local transportation business with ties to Monroe indicted On July 3, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrests and indictments of Daler Yuldashev and Damir Yuldashev,... Local News 03 Jul 2024 | 03:05
Mitts wins Conservative primary The preliminary Conservative primary election results for NYS Senate District 42 show Tim Mitts ahead of Dorey Houle by just... Local News 26 Jun 2024 | 09:25
A breakdown of the 30+ suspects alleged to have been involved in the narcotics and weapons distribution scheme. ( Image courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office/Samantha Pascal) 30 people arrested in months-long drug, weapons bust On Wednesday, May 30, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office released the details of a six-month-long, multijurisdictional investigation... Police & Fire 31 May 2024 | 03:15
Feeding America: financial need for those facing hunger reaches highest level in 20 years The amount of money that people facing hunger said they need to have enough food reached its highest point in the last 20... Local News 28 May 2024 | 04:55
Congestion pricing affecting OC citizens I’m writing you today to inform Orange County citizens that Assemblyman Eachus and Senator Skoufis have thrown you under... Letters to the Editor 21 May 2024 | 02:58
Tim Mitts for NYS Senator What can you say? He’s quirky in his own unique way. He’s a disrupter, and it can’t be denied. And from his foes he will... Letters to the Editor 21 May 2024 | 02:53
Spongy moth caterpillars were all over a hoop house in a home garden in Matamoras, Pa. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Spongy moth caterpillars descend on Orange County Last week, spongy moth caterpillars cast their web over Orange County, seemingly cropping up out of nowhere. The tiny black... Local News 07 May 2024 | 02:22
The market includes produce, plants, wine, baked goods, meat and dairy products, and much more! ( Photo by Shelley Pauls, Unsplash) Farmers market season begins! The Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market will begin its 30th season on May 12, serving the community with locally grown and produced... Local News 07 May 2024 | 11:12
Yadin Gellman. ( Photo provided) Israeli actor turned soldier to speak in Orange County On Tuesday, May 14, Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, will be hosting a special Israel solidarity... Entertainment 06 May 2024 | 04:50
Dru Rai of NYS CIO presented awards to Mary Mirabella, Theresa Cody and Steven Frischknecht, with Orange County CIO Glenn Marchi, at the NY IT Leadership Forum in Albany on April 16, 2024. ( Photo provided) Local residents, county employees earn NY leadership awards Orange County employees from the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department were recently presented with three leadership... News 30 Apr 2024 | 11:19
A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
M-W Class of 1964 60th reunion To all classmates of the Class of 1964 — just a reminder that it’s our 60th anniversary and we are planning a reunion for... Letters to the Editor 23 Apr 2024 | 12:27
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51