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
What bears do in July July at a glance: By July, cubs born this year have grown to the size of a raccoon or a small dog with big ears. Yearling... Columns 22 Jul 2024 | 03:40
Senator kicks off annual ‘Skoufis On Your Street’ Town Hall series Senator James Skoufis (D-42) announced his summer series of conversations across Orange County known as “Skoufis On Your... Local News 02 Jul 2024 | 02:40
Regarding ‘border security’ Though your letter my be well intentioned, it is so far from the reality that is happening at our border, I am compelled... Letters to the Editor 18 Jun 2024 | 01:15
We need young voters to participate I’m sorry to hear that so many young people are disengaged from the political process, especially in this election year.... Letters to the Editor 18 Jun 2024 | 01:09
Hudson Valley Jazz Festival takes a year off The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival is taking a break after 14 seasons. Our yearly event which placed our region’s wealth of... Letters to the Editor 17 Jun 2024 | 10:35
The Youngs, both named John, of J&J Automotive in Stanhope, N.J. (Photos by Brianna Kimmel) Fathers and sons taking care of business In celebration of Father’s Day, we spoke with local father-and-son business duos and discussed the experience of running... Home 13 Jun 2024 | 11:11
The meaning of Memorial Day I write this not to criticize but to clarify. As Americans we all understand and are grateful for the sacrifices made and... Letters to the Editor 31 May 2024 | 02:15
Border security I’ve always loved the inscription on the Statue of Liberty, the one that begins: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled... Letters to the Editor 31 May 2024 | 12:02
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
Protesters outside of St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, which is operated by Westchester Medical Center. ( Photo by Terry Reilly) Healthcare workers protest at three WMC hospitals On Tuesday, May 7, healthcare workers at three area hospitals operated by Westchester Medical Center held signs protesting... Local News 07 May 2024 | 03:57
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
‘Too stressful’: why some students are saying no thanks to standardized tests As students across the tristate region sharpened pencils - or, increasingly, fired up computers - in preparation for multiple... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:23
Newburgh’s cashless parking kiosks are business killers On April 10 my wife Lisa and I made plans to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary by driving from our Warwick home to Newburgh... Letters to the Editor 25 Apr 2024 | 04:36
Florida, N.Y., resident and Warwick Advertiser editor Lisa Reider with her brother Erik, whose donated organs helped save five people. ( Photo by Randy Patrick) A gift that keeps on giving In February 2018, New York resident Allison Davis, a 30-year old single mother with cystic fibrosis, was struggling to survive.... News Alert 25 Apr 2024 | 09:26