People for People Fund treasurer and former Chairman and CEO of First Federal Savings of Middletown Maggie Smith, New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher, Fair-Rite Products Director of Human Resources Debra A. Sherman, and People for People Fund President Nolly Chimes at last year’s People for People Fund Recognition Breakfast. ( Photo provided) People for People Fund accepting nominations for ‘Positive People Award’ People for People Fund – a not-for-profit dedicated to providing temporary financial assistance to residents of Orange, Ulster... News 24 Jul 2024 | 01:57
Jessica, 32, harvesting onions in the Black Dirt Region of New York. (Photo by Jose Lima) As mercury rises, workers may see first workplace heat standards Last August, Charles Ellis, a 63-year-old construction worker with a heart condition, was using a hammer to unclog corrugated... Local News 19 Jul 2024 | 06:58
County says CrowdStrike outage has impacted some operations, but not 911 Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus informed residents this morning that Orange County government is currently working... News 19 Jul 2024 | 09:47
Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves. ( Photo courtesy of Orange County) Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves to share insights at Neuhaus Leadership Series Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus will host Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves at the next installment of his Leadership Series... News 17 Jul 2024 | 09:36
Brianna Kimmel’s car after her accident on Philipsburg Road. (Photo by Brianna Kimmel) Danger on the roads We often blame outside elements for the cause of car accidents — snow, sharp turns, flooding — but according to our first... Evergreen 15 Jul 2024 | 09:46
Shaquana Johnson-Williams and Breana Ramsay with their children at LEGOLAND, June 14, 2022. ( Photo courtesy of Crosland Law Group LLC) LEGOLAND accused of racial discrimination Two Black families who visited LEGOLAND in Goshen on June 14, 2022, are accusing the amusement park of racial discrimination.... News 09 Jul 2024 | 09:32
People for People Fund Executive Director Marsi Clark, fourth from left, with volunteers. ( Photo courtesy of Impact PR & Communications ) People for People Fund, helping area residents for nearly 40 years Since January of 1986, the People for People Fund has allocated over $5 million in one-time grants to steadily employed individuals... News 26 Jun 2024 | 11:48
In April 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the opening of 16 mass vaccination sites for individuals age 60 and older. Independent report criticizes Cuomo’s COVID-19 response An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic found former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “top down” approach of... News 17 Jun 2024 | 04:41
Contraband found in the possession of incoming Orange County Jail inmates. ( Photo courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office) Contraband recovered at county jail The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has integrated the SOTER RS body scanner into the Corrections Division’s security screening... Police & Fire 04 Jun 2024 | 12:07
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... News 28 May 2024 | 04:55
The 2024 election Even as just an 18-year-old, I have always considered myself a very political person. I follow the news, read local and federal... Letters to the Editor 28 May 2024 | 03:32
Laura Moylan Moore. Laura Moylan Moore Laura (nee Leahy) Moylan Moore was born to Milton and Theresa Leahy on November 1, 1940, and grew up in Tenafly, NJ. Laurie... Obituaries 28 May 2024 | 01:00
The Kennett School of Gymnastics Xcel Silver Team took first place. ( Photo courtesy of Alison Brendel) Kennett Xcel gymnastics teams excel at state competition The Kennett School of Gymnastics Xcel teams competed at the New York State Gymnastics Championships at Rockland Community... Sports 14 May 2024 | 04:24
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... News 07 May 2024 | 02:22
While at Washingtonville High School on Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program for the county. ( Photo provided) County to use AI against school bus safety violators On Monday, May 6, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program in collaboration... News 06 May 2024 | 04:33