Opinion: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated each year to honor the life and legacy of one of the most influential American... Letters to the Editor 19 Jan 2026 | 01:42
DEC planning better access for people with disabilities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced the release of... Home 13 Jan 2026 | 05:35
DEC: PFAS widespread in communities, nature PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of human-made chemicals that were widely used in various... Home 06 Jan 2026 | 03:50
NYS funds for adult mental health programs available On Monday, Dec. 29, the New York State Office of Mental Health announced the availability of $6.6 million to expand a community-based... Home 30 Dec 2025 | 04:31
Opinion: Reflection and priorities for 2026 The new year brings many things with it: new opportunities, new challenges and, of course, a new legislative session. As... Letters to the Editor 30 Dec 2025 | 02:21
Opinion: Celebrate National Bill of Rights Day National Bill of Rights Day is celebrated each and every year on Dec. 15 to commemorate the ratification of the first 10... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2025 | 02:35
‘Don’t Be Salty’ campaign begins New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today joined State and local officials... Home 10 Dec 2025 | 12:41
DEC finalizes pollution tracking program On Dec. 1, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the... Home 03 Dec 2025 | 04:00
County Executive Steve Neuhaus. Photo provided. Orange County election results: County Executive, DA, State Supreme Court Justices Orange County Executive: According to unofficial results, Steven Neuhaus was re-elected Orange County Executive and will serve... Local News 05 Nov 2025 | 09:55
‘Water Connects Us All’ poster contest announced “Water Connects Us All” will be the theme for the 21st annual water conservation poster contest for middle school students.... Home 04 Nov 2025 | 06:27
Opinion: Prioritize your health October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for communities nationwide to honor survivors of this terrible disease,... Letters to the Editor 15 Oct 2025 | 02:14
New hunting changes for 2025 Hunters should be aware of changes to carcass tagging, harvest reporting, and crossbow hunting opportunities for the 2025-26... Home 08 Oct 2025 | 02:34
Statewide burn ban in effect through Oct. 15 Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced a statewide burn ban due... Home 03 Oct 2025 | 05:00
Loan, grants available to protect homes from water damage Through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, a loan/grant program of up to $50,000 is available to help homeowners... News 17 Sep 2025 | 06:37
Opinion: Commemorating Constitution Week This year marks the 238th anniversary of the Constitutional Convention, which began on May 14, 1787, and lasted until Sept.... Opinion 16 Sep 2025 | 05:08
