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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Assemblymember Kay to Host Public Forums on Verizon’s Plan to End Copper Landlines
Two public forums with Verizon representatives are planned to answer questions about its plans to phase out copper-based landline services.
Measles Spreads in NY as State Begins New Vaccination Effort; New Research Shows a Way to Target Efforts
Orange and Sullivan counties have among the lowest rates of MMR vaccination among young children in New York state, according to state Health Department data.
Orange County Residents Split on Proposed Amazon Warehouse
After more than a year of back-and-forth negotiations with Orange County’s IDA, Amazon has requested a $70 million, 10-year PILOT to construct the warehouse.
Regional Food Bank Launches First 24-Hour Volunteer-a-Thon
The Regional Food Bank says nearly 12,000 Sullivan County residents face food insecurity, including almost 4,000 children.
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan to Honor Veterans at Sept. 23 Brunch
MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — Veterans and Gold Star families will be honored Sept. 23 at Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties’ annual Veterans Brunch, featuring a panel of veterans discussing how military service continues to shape their lives and community work. The “2026 Veterans Brunch: A Salute to Service” will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 […]
Orange CountySullivan County Delaware and Orange County Sheriffs Among 15 Suing to Challenge NY Ban on ICE Partnerships
The county sheriffs argue the law undermines their constitutional powers and interferes with local governance.
Thomas Ryan Charged in Orange County Homicide, Arson
GREENVILLE, N.Y. — A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder and arson in connection with the death of his father, whose body was found after a house fire in Orange County earlier this month. New York State Police said Thomas D. Ryan was medically cleared and released from Westchester Medical Center on Aug. 13 […]
Nearly 43% of Hudson Valley Households Struggle to Afford Basic Needs
Editor’s Note: The ALICE data presented by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress President and CEO Alexandra S. Obremski in an interview with Radio Catskill was developed through the United Way/United For ALICE partnership. United Way of New York State has raised concerns about how the material was attributed. In a statement on August 11, United […]
