Roccoroma’s ‘Mamma’ and Thomas Mastrantoni, center, with Trailside’s Paul Corey, right, and his partner Denise Guion, left. ( Photo courtesy of Roccoroma Facebook) Trailside Treats Creamery to open year-round ice cream parlor In the wake of Roccoroma’s closing, Trailside Treats Creamery has purchased the building at 99 Railroad Ave. in Goshen with... Business 04 Dec 2024 | 12:10
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
Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... Home 25 Jan 2022 | 06:28
Where to get tested for COVID-19 around Orange County Elite Healthcare: Rapid tests with same day results, PCR tests with next-day results. No cost for any COVID-19 testing. Visit... Home 17 Jan 2022 | 02:04
Local Vaccine and Booster Guide Orange County Department of Health Booster Clinics: The Orange County Department of Health is hosting Pfizer and Moderna... Home 03 Jan 2022 | 04:56
County to distribute free masks and hand sanitizer December 28 Orange County’s Emergency Management Office will be handing out free masks and hand sanitizer to businesses and residents... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 05:45
NYS Health Department announces return-to-work guidelines for fully vaccinated critical workforce after Covid infection The New York State Department of Health on Friday announced new guidance allowing healthcare workers and other members of... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 12:36
‘Without a plan to contain COVID, enough is enough is just whining’ For Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, politics should stop when his constituents’ lives and health are hanging in the balance. How... Letters to the Editor 19 Dec 2021 | 02:44
Orange County Commissioner of Health Dr. Irina Gelman. Photo provided. Dr. Gelman gives the 411 on COVID-19 boosters Can I really get any booster shot – is it safe to mix? Is it recommended that I get the same brand booster that I got for... Local News 14 Dec 2021 | 11:11
Photo by CDC from Pexels. Goshen. Orange County Department of Health warns of COVID-19 exposure at Renaissance Faire The Orange County Health Department is advising residents that if they worked or attended the New York Renaissance Faire... Local News 15 Sep 2021 | 12:35
‘Taking preventative measures to avoid disease is a health issue. It is not political issue’ In a recent Letter to the Editor, Tiffany Howell spoke about taking precautions to stop the spread of COVID as a “slippery... Letters to the Editor 13 Sep 2021 | 02:02
‘Vaccination is the only way out’ When the “greatest generation” received their draft notices to go fight fascism in World War II, they didn’t complain about... Letters to the Editor 07 Sep 2021 | 11:54
Orange County updates COVID-19 mask recommendations Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman issued Public Health Alert #21 last Thursday, Aug. 12: COVID Update and... Local News 16 Aug 2021 | 02:06
COVID. Six county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks Six of New York’s county executives called Sunday for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord... Local News 19 May 2021 | 11:46
NY to start vaccinating people with health problems Feb. 15 Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that the state will open up vaccine eligibility by Monday, Feb. 15 ,for people with a wide... Local News 10 Feb 2021 | 02:10
