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County Executive Neuhaus touts new tourism guide

November 23, 2021 Ken Cashman

Did you know half the onions grown in New York come from the black dirt region in southern Orange County?

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Government

Maloney talks conservation

April 28, 2021 Ken Cashman

Our Congressman picks scenic spots for his press conferences.

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Government

Schmitt aims to help small business

March 3, 2021 Ken Cashman

It was easy to be distracted at Colin Schmitt’s March 1 press conference at The Castle in Chester. As the Assemblyman and his guest speakers approached the podium, a variety of pictures flashed on the screens of the arcade games.

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Around Town

County begins first round of COVID-19 vaccinations

January 13, 2021 Ken Cashman

The county executive was upbeat on Jan. 6, and so were many of the health-care workers who waited to be vaccinated. Several people called it an “emotional event.”

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Around Town

Devitts worries about more than their bottom line

January 6, 2021 Ken Cashman

It’s been a tough year for small businesses. Some were closed for months during the pandemic. Others lost revenue, because their customers were short of funds or avoiding public places. Almost every business has incurred new expenses to keep their clientele safe.

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Government

DA gives “sticker shock” a new meaning

November 24, 2020 Ken Cashman

The term “sticker shock” normally suggests consumers’ reaction to inflated prices. But the term has a different meaning this year.

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Government

Epic battle for a state senate seat

October 28, 2020 Ken Cashman

In the sports world, it would be considered an epic battle. The local race for the state senate features two contestants with a history of success on Election Day.

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Government

Your candidates for NY State Assembly

October 21, 2020 Ken Cashman

Constituent work rewarding Schmitt reflects on his term in Assembly Colin Schmitt spent a weekend with the National Guard in the midst of his re-election campaign. When he returned, he was eager to describe the

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Around Town

Remembering Sen. Bill Larkin

August 31, 2020 Ken Cashman

Monday, Aug. 31 marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of Senator Bill Larkin. To honor his memory, we have shared some of our favorite pictures from our photo archives.

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Government

Skoufis ready for COVID-19 hearings

July 29, 2020 Ken Cashman

Senator James Skoufis predicts it will be an objective look at the last five months.

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This Week – July 26, 2024

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Features

  • photographers
    Beautiful photos on display at the library
    July 17, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • students
    Students work together to author book
    May 29, 2024
  • drama
    JIO Drama Club presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
    February 8, 2023
  • haa
    What is the Highlands Arts Alliance?
    January 4, 2023
  • drama
    O’Neill High School’s fall play is Dec. 2-4
    November 22, 2022
  • yonskies
    Couple happy singing their hearts out!
    August 24, 2022
  • gergly
    Highland Falls’ Gergely illustrates children’s book
    June 1, 2022
  • artwork
    Finding yourself with the winter blues?
    February 2, 2022
  • Bailey
    Recognition for Mrs. Bailey
    January 12, 2022
Schools
  • lecture
    Fourth graders learned about WWII
    July 2, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • JROTC
    O’Neill’s JROTC celebrates end of year
    June 5, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
  • photographers
    Beautiful photos on display at the library
    July 17, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • students
    Students work together to author book
    May 29, 2024
Sports
  • basketball
    March Mania tourney was a success!
    March 20, 2024
  • mahan
    Pat Mahan: Back to the track he goes
    March 13, 2024
  • football
    Falk grateful for the help of many community partners
    March 1, 2023

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