"Allow your children to play, everything should be fun." — Martha Dubensky, GAIT Equine Assisted Services, Milford, Pa. Photo by Sammie Finch A mother’s touch Local News 08 May 2024 | 10:35
Mabel Roy (left) and Linda Gallup marching in New Jersey protesting the separation of immigrant children from their parents. “Can’t do the walking that much anymore like I was,” Roy said. “So I go the postcard route or letter to the editor route.” Surprise! You wrote a letter to the newspaper Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5, Straus News received nine very similar letters to the editor, warning against the dangers of a... Local News 22 Jan 2024 | 01:56
High schools in Middletown and Newburgh, N.Y., purchased Yondr pouches for all students in attempt to curb the negative effects of cell phone use in school. Photo: Yondr. As screen time soars, high schools turn to Yondr bags and phone cubbies Should schools ban cell phone use among students? In a survey completed by more than 600 local readers, 73% said yes. But... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 06:04
Thaddeus John Stankiewicz Jr. Thaddeus John Stankiewicz Jr. of Middletown entered into rest on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. He was 82. The son of Thaddeus John... Obituaries 15 Aug 2023 | 03:18
John P. Doro John P. Doro of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.... Obituaries 14 Aug 2023 | 11:19
Margaret E. Levy Margaret E. Levy, a long time resident of Orange County, passed away January 3, 2023. She was 88. She was born November... Obituaries 04 Jan 2023 | 06:03
Clothesline Project at the Government Center in 2021. Clothesline Project recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County and Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc. will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) by... Home 19 Sep 2022 | 05:05
William Duquette Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP announce new partner Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP recently announced that attorney William “Bill” Duquette has joined the Hudson Valley... Business 06 Jul 2022 | 05:46
Joseph “Murphy” A. Edwards CHESTER, N.Y.—Joseph “Murphy” A. Edwards, 91, of Chester, entered into rest Monday, May 23, 2022, at Garnett Medical Health... Obituaries 14 Jun 2022 | 09:25
John C. Grzywaczewski John C. Grzywaczewski, a Police Officer for the Village of Chester, New York Police Department, and a lifelong resident of... Obituaries 18 May 2022 | 11:52
Carly Glassé receives May’s Citizen of the Month Award from county executive Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has named SUNY Orange student Carly Glassé as May’s Citizen of the... News 10 May 2022 | 07:09
Annual Orange County Veterans Spring Picnic and Resource Fair set for May 14 Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Veterans Service Agency Director Christian Farrell invite veterans,... Local News 19 Apr 2022 | 06:18
Get screened for colorectal cancer, says NYSDOH ALBANY, N.Y. (March 30, 2022) – The New York State Department of Health reminds New Yorkers that screening is available for... Letters to the Editor 30 Mar 2022 | 04:45
Hudson Valley Honor Flight announces return of D.C. flights from Stewart and Westchester WALDEN, N.Y. (Feb. 23, 2022) — Hudson Valley Honor Flight (HVHF) will resume flights to Washington, D.C. this spring. Flights... Local News 16 Mar 2022 | 08:26
Anna Kamrowski Anna Kamrowski Anna Kamrowski of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Friday, December 17, 2021. She was 93. The daughter of the late John... Obituaries 17 Dec 2021 | 01:07