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Orange County to Purchase Maple Avenue Building
CHESTER – On Monday, July 9, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus officially signed the resolution, entering into an agreement to purchase the Maple Avenue Building located in the Village of Chester. The future of the building has been under consideration for some time, including a failed referendum in 2019 until on July 2nd, the Orange County Legislature moved the process of acquiring ownership along with a unanimous vote.
Last-minute tickets to see Impractical Jokers in Upstate NY this weekend
The cast of truTV/TBS’ “Impractical Jokers” — James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn and Salvatore “Sal” Vulcano — are returning to Upstate New York for two more must-see live shows this weekend: One at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel on Friday, July 19 and the other at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, July 20.
Officer Involved Fatal Shooting Confirmed In Upstate New York
An investigation is underway after a fatal officer-involved shooting in the Hudson Valley. A large police presence was spotted early Tuesday morning in Sullivan County. Fatal Police Shooting In Sullivan County, New York. Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From New York State Stores. Middletown, New York...
Bethel, Home of Woodstock, Embraces Green Initiatives
The Town of Bethel, home of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969, has been recertified as a “Bronze-standard Climate-Smart Community” by the Department of Environmental Conservation as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Community program, which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change. Bethel is one of 23 municipalities being recognized for taking action to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
UPDATE… Police confirm child died in car at Sleepy Hollow apartments parking lot (VIDEO)
MONTICELLO – Village Police in Monticello Wednesday confirmed that a child suffered cardiac arrest while inside a car outside building 14 of the Sleepy Hollow apartments on Terri Lane Tuesday evening. First responders attempted to resuscitate the two-year-old child, who sources said was a boy reportedly in foster care.
Above and beyond: Here are Valley Central's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Valley Central High School selected Autumn Strobach and Adam Elkashef. Here are their profiles:. Autumn Strobach. GPA: 101.30. Class Rank: 1. Varsity Sports: Tennis; Softball; Track and Field. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: Valedictorian; National Honor...
Child dies in vehicle near upstate NY apartment building: police
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A child died inside a vehicle in upstate New York Tuesday evening, according to the Monticello Police Department. Officers of the Monticello Police Department responded to a 911 call for a child in cardiac arrest. The child was found inside a vehicle outside the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex on Terri Lane, […]
Pine Bush Man Driving High Sentenced After Crash Paralyzed Teen
Orange County resident Chauncey Smith, age 23, of Pine Bush, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16, to three to nine years in prison in connection with the Monday, August 14, 2023 crash, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. The teenage victim, who was paralyzed as a result of...
Orange County man sentenced for hiring hitman to kill neighbor
The Orange County man accused of hiring a hitman to kill his neighbor will spend the rest of his life in prison, without parole. Enoch Lowe, of Wallkill, was convicted on all counts back in May. Prosecutors say he paid his high school friend, Damante Stansberry, $15,000 cash, plus some...
Two-year-old dies after being left inside car in Monticello
MONTICELLO - A 2-year-old died Tuesday evening after being left inside a car in Monticello in Sullivan County. Village of Monticello police reported Wednesday that officers responded to a 911 report of a child in cardiac arrest inside a vehicle outside a building at the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex on Terri Lane around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Monster Run Classic in Monticello set for August 4th
MONTICELLO – The Monticello Rotary Club 46th annual Monster Run Classic will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4th at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello. The proceeds from the 2024 Monster Classic race will benefit the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and is an event run by Monticello Rotary as part of Sullivan County Patriots Day. The race consists of 5K and 10K running and 5K walk events for the whole family. This course proves to be challenging and is considered by many one of the best run/walk courses in the area.
Orange Bank & Trust hires new trust officer
MIDDLETOWN- Orange Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”), the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” – Nasdaq: OBT), is pleased to announce that Cynthia Hand, Esq. has joined the Bank’s Trust Services Division as Vice President and Trust Officer in Goshen.
One seriously injured in three-vehicle crash
TOWN OF WALLKILL – A three-vehicle collision just after 12 noon on Tuesday, July 16 sent a motorcycle operator to Garnet Health Medical Center with serious injuries, Wallkill Town Police said Wednesday. He was listed in critical condition, police said. The crash occurred around 12:15 p.m. at 840 Route...
Liberty head into WNBA break with ugly win over Sun
As they limped into the fourth quarter tied Tuesday night, the Liberty looked like a team ready for a monthlong break. They’d played an exceptionally sloppy third quarter against the Sun and seemed desperate to simply get through the final 10 minutes before going on hiatus. Thanks to Sabrina Ionescu, they’ll have nice memories of their last moments of game action until they play again. Ionescu led the Liberty to an 82-74 victory over the WNBA’s second-best team with 30 points, including a 3-pointer that broke a 63-63 tie to open the final period off a steal from Kennedy Burke, who had a...
Enter your best Upper Delaware area nature photo in Delaware Highlands contest, Aug. 1-31
The seventh annual nature photo contest for the Upper Delaware area, hosted by the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, is underway. Photographers, both adults and those under 18, are welcome to submit entries online between Aug. 1 and 31. Both professional and amateur photographers are welcome. ...
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