New Federal Government Award Renews Questions About ICE Presence in Orange County
Records show a $172,825 federal contract for office building repairs in Newburgh is funded through ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations office.
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Narrowsburg Union Listed for Sale for $7.5 Million
The former elementary school has operated as a community and business center since 2015.
Mountain Eagle: Andes Hotel Changing Ownership and Tannersville Car Show Dispute Raises Questions About Village Leadership
Matthew Avitabile, editor and publisher of The Mountain Eagle, discusses both stories as part of a new weekly partnership highlighting news from across the Catskills.
Ellenville Woman Charged With Allegedly Stealing More Than $4,400 From Tops Market
New York State Police say the theft occurred over several months while the woman was employed by the store.
YO1 Resort Owner Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
YO1 Longevity & Health Resorts in Monticello faces financial uncertainty after owner Veria Lifestyle filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing comes amid mounting debt and a scheduled foreclosure auction involving the former Kutsher’s Country Club property in Sullivan County.
Wayne Tomorrow! Launches Public Outreach on Housing
Four events over October and November will provide information on housing challenges and solutions based on the 2026 Wayne County Housing Study Update.
Apple Picking Season Arrives With Fewer Crops for Local Growers
Farmers across the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills regions are navigating climate change impacts after a spring freeze in April devastated many orchards.
Environmental Advocate Says Solar Misinformation is Distracting From Real Concerns in New York
Environmental Advocates NY Executive Director Vanessa Fajans-Turner addresses concerns about farmland, wildlife, battery storage safety, electricity costs, and the importance of community input in renewable energy development.
Pennsylvania Proposal to Ban Law Enforcement At Polling Places Reflects Activist Concerns
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a proposal to explicitly bar federal law enforcement, including ICE agents, from polling places as voting rights groups raise concerns about intimidation and the potential chilling effect on immigrant voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
