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Possible ICE activity in the Monroe/South Blooming Grove area. Photos provided.

Residents report possible ICE arrests in Monroe area

09 Jul 2026 | 12:38

Multiple residents reached out to Straus News and the Blooming Grove Town Supervisor’s office this morning to report possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the area.

Residents said they saw ICE officers making arrests on Duelk Avenue and Merriewold Lane.

Blooming Grove Town Supervisor...

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Alani Nus and Red Bulls for sale at a youth soccer tournament where 9-year-olds were competing. Photo: Becca Tucker

Schools on ‘high alert’ as energy drinks trigger health scares

09 Jul 2026 | 10:31

They’re landing kids in the nurse’s office and the emergency room, but super-caffeinated energy drinks...

Local News

The Town of Goshen adopted its comprehensive plan at its June 25 meeting. ( Pixabay photo.)

Town adopts comprehensive plan

08 Jul 2026 | 11:15

The Town of Goshen adopted its new comprehensive plan at its June 25 meeting. The town board also voted...

Local News

The Broome Street Marching band, with Shary Kranch on the white sousaphone performs at Veterans Park. ( Photo by Marilyn Rosenthal)

For the love of music: The Broome Street Bands

08 Jul 2026 | 08:23

Patriots from Port Jervis and beyond gathered in Veterans Park on June 29 to listen to the Broome Street...

Business

The upgraded Castle Fun Center features a 12-lane bowling alley. ( Photo provided.)

Hey Hudson Valley families: Have you seen the new Castle Fun Center yet?

02 Jul 2026 | 04:39

If your family hasn’t been to The Castle Fun Center recently, you are missing out on a whole new world...

Local News

The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society offers many ways to make reading accessible for all patrons. ( Photo provided.)

Library roundup

06 Jul 2026 | 11:45

The Goshen Public Library & Historical Society serves all residents of the Goshen Central School District....

Entertainment

City Winery Hudson Valley hosts British pop/rock group BBMAK on July 15. ( Photo provided.)

Music for the Week: Enjoy outdoor concerts and more.

06 Jul 2026 | 10:13

Saturday, July 11

Kick off the day at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeside Farmers Market, 133 Windermere Ave.,...

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Residents report possible ICE arrests in Monroe area

Schools on ‘high alert’ as energy drinks trigger health scares

Town adopts comprehensive plan

For the love of music: The Broome Street Bands

Hey Hudson Valley families: Have you seen the new Castle Fun Center yet?

Library roundup

Music for the Week: Enjoy outdoor concerts and more.

NY Department of Health offering free private well PFAS testing for Orange County residents

Congressman Pat Ryan launches America 250 essay contest for Hudson Valley High School students

Orange County to host job fair for older adults

April freeze hit apple orchards at the core

Town proposes banning data centers, battery energy storage systems in comprehensive plan

Goshen Historic Track cancels July 3 race