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It has been a busy year at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown even though the regular racing schedule did not happen this year. A special series of racing and other events filled the calendar. Race fan were treated to a 3 race series this summer that just wrapped...

LOCH SHELDRAKE- The SUNY Sullivan Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from Jeff Bank, made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), to support working capital expenses. “The Foundation is grateful to have Jeff Bank’s support,” said Jose Herrera, Foundation Chair....

CENTRAL VALLEY – Monroe-Woodbury, the 11th-ranked Class AA football team in the state, used a balanced attack Saturday to beat visiting Pine Bush 42-15. Running back Nate Coulanges was injured early in the game, but the Crusaders (5-0) stayed on the ground with others when Julius Jeanty scored from six yards out with seven minutes left in the first quarter to make it 7-0. Noah Flores scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, from 6 and 13 yards out, in the second quarter to give the Crusaders a 21-7 lead at the half before Monroe took the kick-off to start the third quarter.

Local historians and volunteers successfully lobbied the State of New York to nominate Sugar Loaf for a spot in the National Register of Historic Places.

Cuts Tax Rate for ninth consecutive year, rate remains lowest since 1960s. Goshen – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus released his proposed County budget for 2025 on Tuesday, September 24th to a packed house at the Orange County Association of Towns, Villages, and Cities meeting at the Erie Hotel and Restaurant in Port Jervis.

Allegiance Retail Services says that four Peck’s Markets have joined its member-owned grocery cooperative through their parent company, PSK Supermarkets. The sale of Peck’s Markets to PSK occurred September 2024, expanding PSK’s reach in New York state, according to a news release. PSK Supermarkets, a member of...

Police say a man from the Lower Hudson Valley falsely claimed to be an attorney, using different identities to scam victims. To make matters worse, offcials say the suspect targeted people who were attending counseling for substance abuse issues. Police say the suspect is now facing 3rd degree grand larceny...

The worst mosquito season in years led to the death of a Hudson Valley man. Following the passing of an Ulster County resident, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for more funding to combat viruses that are spread by mosquitoes. First New York State Death From EEE Since 2015.

This past weekend at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Goshen where I had the honor and privilege of honoring those 40 soldiers who all lost their lives during the Battle of the Hindenburg Line, one of the most famous battles during World War I. The ceremony opened with the Director of Veteran Affairs, Christian Farrell sharing the incredible story of those brave men who all perished on September 29, 1918. Our Orange County Executive, Steven Neuhaus shared his thoughts on this infamous day reminding the crowd about the sacrifices these brave men made and all were from Orange County. We then made our way over to the newly constructed POW-MIA memorial monument covered by a Gazebo. The ceremony included the Nam Knights led by the President, John “Cheech” Richichi who donated a POW/MIA chair (see photo) that was set next to the various monuments dedicated to those POW/MIA soldiers in WWII, Korea, Viet Nam. The Honor Guard presented their colors with a 4 gun salute. While you are considering who to vote for in these upcoming elections, think hard about who respects our military, our law enforcement, and our American citizens’ well-being. The person who will make America safe again as we are being terrorized each day. We get feeds from across the country every day with the brutality, murders, robberies, and rapes being brought on by the illegal immigrants. Think who will clear our borders, put our taxpayer dollars back where they belong and not in the hands of all these illegals. Personally, after I left the grocery store spending 3 times what I should spend for 2 people I looked around at families with small children and felt a wave of sadness come over me thinking how are they going to afford to feed their families, house the families and support their families if this administration doesn’t change. American who have worked their entire lives and paid into the system are going without while the illegal migrants are receiving food, housing and medical care.

Eastern equine encephalitis, also called EEE, an “imminent threat to public health” in the state, state Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared Sept. 23. McDonald issued the declaration in response to the first confirmed death caused by the virus Sept. 20 in Ulster County. The declaration also puts in place protective measures, such as mosquito spraying efforts, and responses from local health departments until Nov. 30.

ALBANY – Over $2 million in grant funding has been secured by State Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) for the construction and revitalization of pools and splash pads in Orange County. New Windsor will receive $750,000 to build a new splash pad; $600,000 to the Town of Warwick for...

There's no such thing as too many bagel shops in New York. It looks like the Hudson Valley is getting a brand new bagel spot in Ulster County. 2 Hudson Valley Bagel Shops Win Big at BagelFest 2024. BagelFest 2024 wrapped up on Sunday, September 28th and 2 local bagel...

Ulster County Deputy Director of Emergency Services Michael Madison has been deployed to Asheville, North Carolina, to assist with recovery efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. He joined a 30-member New York State Incident Management Team (IMT) on Monday, September 30, under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The team...

Ever since last Friday, all eyes have been on the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene in parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. Even though we are in New York we know what it means to have a hurricane come through and rip our world apart. The American Red Cross...

MONTICELLO – The Town of Liberty has secured $20 million through the Empire State Development FAST NY program. The program was created to prepare and develop sites statewide to jump start New York’s shovel-readiness and increase its attractiveness to large employers. ESD provides grants for pre-development activities and...

Embrace the vibrant spirit of fall with seasonal flavors and lively Oktoberfest and Applefest celebrations this weekend!. Starting at 11 a.m., Dani Zanoni delivers her soulful acoustic tunes at the Lakeside Farmers Market (210 Windermere Ave, Greenwood Lake). At noon, Dubtoberfest at DUBCO (65 Four Corners Rd., Warwick) kicks off,...

HUDSON VALLEY – The results of a recent public engagement survey found the Open Space Institute’s (OSI) planning effort along the Ontario and Western (O&W) Rail Trail is overwhelmingly supported by residents and trail users. OSI’s O&W Rail Trail Corridor Study seeks to transform the fragmented former O&W...

Chabad of Orange County invites will be holding High Holiday services at its facility located at 94 Gilbert Street in Monroe. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to register on the Chabad’s website: chabadorange.com. Here’s the Yom Kippur schedule:. Oct. 11. 5 p.m. — Feast before the Fast...

The town of Warwick won a $600,000 grant for improvements to the existing pool in Mountain Lake Park, according to a recent announcement issued through the office of State Sen. James Skoufis (D-42). Governor Kathy Hochul recently declared a push to increase swimming facilities throughout the state via the new NY SWIMS program in an effort to find ways for folks to stay cool during the increasingly hot summer months.

SUNY New Paltz has achieved a significant milestone, moving up to No. 6 among the best public universities in the Northeast in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. Additionally, it secured a spot at No. 19 among all colleges in the region, climbing from No. 24 last year. These rankings reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.