The June 12 Chester Town Board meeting, as viewed via YouTube. Chester seeks new building inspector following Hand’s resignation The town of Chester had its pocket picked. Building inspector John Hand, only hired permanently a few months ago, is heading... Local News 21 Jun 2024 | 02:52
NYDOT to hold public meeting on Route 17/86 changes The New York State Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will be... News 09 Jan 2024 | 09:35
Photo illustration of highway traffic by Miguel Barrera via pexels.com. ‘Not so fast’ says environmental coalition regarding Route 17 conversion to Interstate 86 As the process of studying the potential environmental impacts of converting Route 17 into Interstate 86 by adding a third... Local News 09 Aug 2023 | 12:29
Route 17 corridor. Image courtesy of NYS DOT. ( Image courtesy of NYS DOT) Key step to Route 17 enhancement underway A study to determine the potential environmental impacts from the planned Route 17/Interstate 86 enhancement project is ongoing... Local News 26 Jul 2023 | 11:17
Cutting the Ribbon for the new Chabad Center for Jewish Life (l-r): Rosie and Sonia Young, Duvy, Chana and Kovy Burston, Shifra and Arthur Gellman, Tawnya Muhlrad (behind), Chabad President Gil Goetz, Monroe Village Mayor Neil Dwyer, Elias Muhlrad (blocked), Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky from Chabad World Headquarters, Tzvi Gellman, Rabbi Pesach Burston, Dr. Pinny Young (partially blocked), Rabbi Efraim Mintz of Chabad World Headquarters, Simmie Gellman Chabad of Orange County opens $4 million Jewish community center in Monroe A celebration of the new Chabad Gellman-Kaplan Center for Jewish Life attracted hundreds from across Orange County and beyond... Home 26 Sep 2022 | 10:16
Goshen. Camp LaGuardia proposals requested by Orange County Orange County is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFP) from interested parties on the former Camp LaGuardia, located in the... Local News 15 Feb 2022 | 07:57
Developers Goshen Hospitality, LLC, are seeking permits to construct three four-story hotels, two restaurants, five two-story extended-stay cottages, a two-story office building and living quarters for a caretaker on 63.3 acres at 6 ½ Station Road and Cheekchunk Road in the Town of Goshen. Developers propose a complex aimed at housing and feeding visitors to Orange County’s booming tourist sector For months, Goshen residents and public officials debated – sometimes acrimoniously – the merits of the Legoland amusement... Local News 06 Oct 2021 | 04:38
Ed Winter's retaining wall, Conklingtown Road, near Greens of Chester ( PHOTO BY FRANCES RUTH HARRIS) Storm causes area flooding A massive thunderstorm caused flooding all over the area, including Route 17 and on Conklington Road, adjacent to the Greens... Local News 09 Jun 2021 | 02:30
Here are some of the landmarks and vistas that have long defined this iconic region that is Tuxedo. The 2021 Tuxedo Art and Music announces the 2021 Tuxedo Plein Air, June 16-20. This premier event is designed to discover and celebrate the beauty and spirit of Tuxedo’s historic town and parklands. Image provided by Tuxedo Arts and Music. Tuxedo. Tuxedo Arts and Music to host 2021 Plein Air event on June 16-20 The 2021 Tuxedo Art and Music announces the 2021 Tuxedo Plein Air, June 16-20. This premier event is designed to discover... Entertainment 01 Jun 2021 | 11:32
A portion of the Route 17 corridor in Orange County. Source: NYS DOT. Virtual. State DOT to hold March 18 workshop on new Route 17 planning and environmental traffic study The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is looking for public feedback on the development of its Route 17... Local News 09 Mar 2021 | 07:10
Orange County Partnership praises Schumer for advancing Route 17 expansion project Soon-to-be U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer disclosed last week that he urged incoming U.S. Department of Transportation... Local News 14 Jan 2021 | 03:44
Crews work at the junction of I-87 and Route 17. Provided photos. The transformation of the Woodbury Interchange It was not so long ago that people dreaded road trips, whether commuting or occasional traveling that necessitated going... Local News 01 Nov 2020 | 02:04
The 17-Forward-86 coalition is comprised of business, labor, environmental and community leaders. It was established in 2017 with the goal of improving mobility in the region, now comprised f more than 200 members of economic development groups, community organizations, construction trades, tourism groups and energy companies representing thousands of individuals who share a common vision for expanding the capacity of Route 17 to ensure the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills. One road leads to another During these uncertain times, the people of New York State have benefitted from Gov. Cuomo’s leadership and that of our federal,... Business 27 Apr 2020 | 07:49
Living the detour from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8 Now that you’ve luxuriated in that extra hour of sleep on Sunday, it’s time to get back to the serious business of living... Local News 05 Nov 2019 | 01:13
Marc Baez ( Provided photo) My turn Doing business in New York is tough, and at every turn we encounter another barrier. Taxes, health care premiums, housing... Home 01 Nov 2019 | 01:15
