Tina Fassnacht has been appointed to replace Maybrook Village Justice Joseph Byrne, who resigned in early January. But she is not new to the village. Fassnacht has been serving as Maybrook associate … more

At the request of Public Works Chief Matthew Thorp, the village will go into Phase One water restrictions. “The last month and a half, the water table has been low,” Thorp reported. … more

Orange County hosted a Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 16 at the County’s Veterans Memorial Cemetery. “The response we have received over the years to this … more

On Wednesday, December 13, at approximately 7:38 a.m., Town of Wallkill Police Officers responded to a reported assault at Monhagen Middle School, 555 County Route 78. Upon arrival, officers … more

The Valley Central Board of Education, by unanimous vote last week, approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the recently approved solar energy project on Plains Road in Walden. … more

Thursday nights at town hall has long been a staple in the Town of Montgomery, but that will soon change.Beginning with the first meeting in 2023, the town board will now meet on the second and … more

At the December 12 Pine Bush school board meeting, Superintendent Brian Dunn said the district would be learning more about preventing school shootings, and the impact of cell phone usage, early in … more

The new solar farm proposed for a Maybrook site will not be paying any real property taxes, but it will be making payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT). Carson Power wants to construct two 3.45 … more

The Maybrook village board’s first meeting of the new year will include a presentation on what is being called a “Rakov annexation petition”. The petition, filed by J&G Law … more

The Montgomery Fire Department was dispatched in the early morning hours of July 21 for a reported structure fire at 50 Corbett Road. Automatic mutual aid brought Walden with a rescue, Bullville … more

Senator James Skoufis is seeking further assistance for Orange County commuters included in Monday’s proposed Senate budget. Under the provision set forth in his chamber’s blueprint, Orange County EZPass holders would receive a 20% discount for travel across the Tappan Zee Bridge. Currently, the discount program is only available to residents of Westchester and Rockland counties. more

Weather permitting, the Wallkill Rail Trail will be closed Friday, July 29, for resurfacing, according to Shawangunk Councilman Adrian “Binker” DeWtt. more

Crawford residents, board trustees and Chabad of Orange County members gathered at Crawford Square in Pine Bush last Wednesday, December 7, to celebrate Hanukkah with their annual lighting, … more

Mark your calendars and come to the 7th Weekend of Wallkill (WOW) on September 23 and 24. Vision of Wallkill invites all neighbors and residents from beyond to this fun, family-friendly community … more

If you are a volunteer firefighter or ambulance worker, you could get a tax break on your Maybrook property taxes, if all goes well with an upcoming public hearing. The Maybrook Village Board … more

The Village of Goshen Police Department has arrested a suspect in relation to an incident that occurred on July 14 in front of Chabad of Orange County, 203 Main St. Terence P. Davis, 30, of the … more

Craft, fabric & yarn sale moves to Majestic ParkThe Gardiner Library’s Craft, Fabric and Yarn Sale will be held on Saturday September 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the pole barn at Majestic … more

The Walden Village Board, at its last meeting, adopted Local Law Number 5, 2024, requiring utility companies to remove inactive, broken, or replaced utility poles within the village. The … more

On March 14, James Grant, Jr., age 74, of Pine Bush, pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a Class D felony, before Judge James Farrell. The defendant decided to plead to the indictment … more

Susan Taylor, a resident and former Walden mayor, spoke about her qualms with Orange County Transit during the public comment period at last week’s Walden Village Board meeting. Members of … more