Dr. Francis A. Simpson Francis A. Simpson, (aka Frank or “Ol’ Doc”) of Port Jervis, N.Y., born in 1930 in Huguenot, N.Y. to Willis H. Simpson, Sr.... Obituaries 15 Sep 2025 | 04:16
Students at Orange-Ulster BOCES in Goshen work on the modular units for the village for veterans with Corey Moore, Director of Construction Education. Photo provided. Heritage Trail is the venue for foundation’s 5K run Stretching nearly 20 miles along the former Erie Railroad, the Heritage Trail offers a scenic journey through meadows, woodlands,... Local News 10 Sep 2025 | 09:57
NY State Sen. James Skoufis and a staff member hand out backpacks to students in Port Jervis last week. Annual backpack give away for Orange County students New York State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) hosted his annual back-to-school supplies distribution on Friday Aug.... Local News 03 Sep 2025 | 07:22
School’s open - drive carefully The Port Jervis City Police Department is urging parents to teach their children some simple safety tips before they head... Police & Fire 02 Sep 2025 | 07:27
MTA to collect comments on proposed fare hikes The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will hold Public Comment Sessions, at locations including Customer Service... Local News 27 Aug 2025 | 03:13
10th Annual Moon Festival The 10th Annual Moon Festival - the Hudson Valley’s largest Asian food and cultural event- returns to New Century in Port... Entertainment 20 Aug 2025 | 03:14
Port Jervis resident Valerie Maginsky spoke about the Rec Center during the Common Council meeting on Aug. 11. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) $9M grant may help make new Rec Center a reality Port Jervis Common Councilmember Jacqueline Dennison presented information on a possible NY BRICKS (Building Recreational... Local News 17 Aug 2025 | 09:27
Braeden Ross (at the piano) with several “It’s Today“ cast members. ( Photo provided) Music to the ears at Marsh Hall The multi-talented college student Braedon Ross is back in his fourth appearance as the Presby Players’ musical director... Entertainment 06 Aug 2025 | 02:48
Letter to the Editor: Hate is hate To the Editor: I agree with a recent letter to the editor about hate speech and discrimination, but it seems to miss the bigger... Letters to the Editor 05 Aug 2025 | 03:51
Operation Toy Train photo by Rudy Garbely Toy Train donation events to begin in November The annual Operation Toy Train project, which is dedicated to running special trains throughout the United States that collect... Local News 04 Aug 2025 | 09:39
Italian Festival returns The Bella Notte Italiana/Italian Festival will return for its fifth year on Saturday Aug. 9 at Orange Square Park, 1 North... Entertainment 29 Jul 2025 | 08:42
The Port Jervis Water Plant ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Grant funding for water plant improvements New York State County Infrastructure Grant Program funding has been given to support much-needed improvements to the Water... Local News 22 Jul 2025 | 06:47
Fireman’s Day Parade The 167th Annual Fireman’s Day Parade - the oldest continuously running fireman’s parade in the U.S. - was held on July 12... Local News 14 Jul 2025 | 04:23
The Church Street Park’s new splash pad. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Church Street Park splash pad opens for business What started 16 months ago as Mayor Dominic Cicalese’s vision for a Port Jervis splash pad has finally come to fruition.... Local News 13 Jul 2025 | 06:04
Police Civil Service exam scheduled The City of Port Jervis Civil Service Commission will be hosting the New York State Civil Examination for Police Officer... Police & Fire 01 Jul 2025 | 05:15
