Santa during last year’s stop at the mall. ( Photo courtesy of Galleria at Crystal Run) Galleria announces extended hours for holiday shopping and Santa The 2024 holiday shopping season is upon us, which is why the Galleria at Crystal Run is announcing its extended hours schedule.... Business 12 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Snowy day in Museum Village Falling snow didn’t stop some locals from coming out to visit Santa Claus and stroll through the snow-covered village. Home 24 Dec 2022 | 02:21
Among the tree lighting celebrants was Golden Doodle, Charlie. “He’s ( Photos by Geri Corey) Goshen tree lighting brings out community-active kids and Santa Santa Claus arrived in the Village of Goshen aboard a shiny, red fire engine to meet a welcoming crowd with many children,... Home 12 Dec 2022 | 02:55
For a family photo, “Posey Bee,” a rescue beagle from Goshen, in Santa’s arms, and “Holly,” a springer spaniel, dressed up for the holiday. They posed with Mom and Dad, Joanna and Sal Pitonzo from Goshen. Both pets are 2 1/2 years old. ( Photos by Geri Corey) Dogs and cats talk to Santa too Four-legged family members had their chance to chat with Santa Claus at Goshen Humane Society on Saturday. Most dogs and... Home 03 Dec 2022 | 07:25
Virginia O’Hanlon. (Source: newseum.org) ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’ Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an... Columns 10 Dec 2021 | 12:53
Photo illustration Washingtonville. Assemblyman Schmitt to hold second annual Pet Photos with Santa on Dec. 19 Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, a self-described happy adopter of a catahoula, will host his second annual Pet Photos with Santa... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 11:28
Save the date for these local holiday events Seriously, no “Bah, Humbugs” this year, okay? Get ready to bring on the jolly. The holidays are back after a year of Covid-caused... Entertainment 06 Dec 2021 | 12:31
Drive through light shows is the saving grace of holiday events this year: pictured here is Watt Christmas Wonderland in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes. Local happenings to get you in the Christmas spirit Whether it’s a drive-thru light show or a socially distant Christmas Eve Mass, the holidays, like so many other things, look... Local News 14 Dec 2020 | 12:47
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, asking if Santa Claus was real in September 1897. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun and the quick response was printed as an... Columns 10 Dec 2020 | 12:49
The tree lighting ceremony was a great time for friends to get together and welcome the holiday season. Pictured are Kelsey Fitzpatrick, 8, and her mom, Jennifer; Gabriella Gonzalez, 9, and her mom Janet. With them is their friend, Leah, 8. The girls are all in Brownie Troop 487 in Goshen. They came to sing holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells" and “Frosty the Snowman.” Recently they enjoyed entertaining residents with holiday carols at Valley View Nursing Center. ( Geri Corey) Goshen tree lighting heralds the season It was a cold, but clear night, with snow on the ground, and as twilight descended into dusk, Saturday, Dec. 7 certainly... Local News 13 Dec 2019 | 06:31
This is just one of the portraits of Santa Claus created by Thomas Nast (1840-1902), the editorial cartoonist often considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon." ‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus' The letter: Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in... Home 13 Dec 2019 | 01:09