The proposed site of an ICE processing facility, located in the Village of Chester. ( Sammie Finch Photography) Local officials decry proposed ICE facility Local officials are criticizing a federal government proposal to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing... Local News 14 Jan 2026 | 02:42
Hundreds protest ICE detention center in Industrial Park About 400 people gathered at Chester Commons Field and inside the senior center on Laroe Road on Jan. 12 at the regularly... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 11:01
Bill bans barges from anchoring in Hudson River After pushes by local, state, and federal officials as well as community experts and advocates, the Hudson River Protection... Local News 23 Dec 2025 | 12:35
‘REPAIR Infrastructure Program Act’ introduced On Dec. 12, Congressman Pat Ryan introduced the “Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient (REPAIR) Infrastructure... Home 17 Dec 2025 | 06:31
Health coverage act for military families introduced The bipartisan TRICARE Transition Transparency Act - which would ensure military families are given advanced notice before... Home 18 Nov 2025 | 06:46
Hundreds rally in area’s second ‘No Kings’ protest An estimated 700 people gathered at Railroad Green on Oct. 18, taking part in the second nationwide “No Kings” protest against... Local News 22 Oct 2025 | 12:19
K-8 students earn certificates for Summer Reading Challenge Last Sunday was the last day of Congressman Pat Ryan’s first annual Summer Reading Challenge for Hudson Valley K-8 students.... Local News 03 Sep 2025 | 01:58
Members of the 2024 At Your Service Brunch service team. ( Photo by Manolin Tirado) Elected officials to serve for annual fundraiser For the fourth year in a row, elected officials from New York State, Orange County, the Town of Warwick will serve guests... Local News 13 Aug 2025 | 02:47
Over 12K join Telephone Town Hall meeting On Monday July 14, 2025, Congressman Pat Ryan hosted a Telephone Town Hall to address community concerns following recent... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 11:41
Rep. Ryan to host telephone Town Hall Congressman Pat Ryan will hold a Telephone Town Hall on Monday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. to address community concerns following... Local News 13 Jul 2025 | 01:54
Rep. Pat Ryan from the floor of the House or Representatives on Feb. 1, 2023. ( Photo by Sam Silverman) Ryan calls on Central Hudson CEO to resign In a speech from the House floor on Feb. 1, U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan (NY-18) called on Central Hudson President and CEO Charles... Local News 02 Feb 2023 | 12:50