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WURTSBORO – The Village of Wurtsboro in Sullivan County held its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday and local veteran John ​Del​du. ​co, who was in attendance, spoke about the meaning of Memorial Day. “It’s a somber day, a day of remembrance, and a day...

GOSHEN – Orange County Assistant District Attorney Darlene De Jesus-Rosenwasser, the chief of the Office’s Community Affairs Unit, has been named the incoming president of the Orange County Bar Association. The swearing-in ceremony featured a keynote address by Hon. Lourdes Ventura, Associate Justice, New York State Appellate Division,...

WURTSBORO – I was not dressed in my traditional Memorial Day attire of shorts, sneakers, or a collared short-sleeve shirt. My baseball cap was missing, too. I was at a similar place, a parade and commemoration honoring fallen vets in past conflicts this nation has endured, but I did not look the same.

WAWAYANDA- Kathy Carroll and her husband, Mike, put up American flags in their neighborhood on Mount Orange Road on July 4th two years ago to demonstrate their patriotism and admiration for the stars and stripes. The display was a hit and volunteers stepped up to assist the couple with putting...

PORT JERVIS – Remembrance, reflection and gratitude were all expressed in Port Jervis on Memorial Day as dozens of veterans and others shared stories and quiet conversations about comrades, family members lost in war, and veterans no longer living. They recalled both happy times shared as well as the...

Some could say that the Big Apple, New York City is the greatest city in the world. Home to the New York Yankees and Wall Street, natives claim there's nothing like the Concrete Jungle. Not only does history surround us within the Hudson Valley but all throughout New York State.

Abby Mortenson and her husband, Daniel, ran into a variety of heartbreaking issues when trying to adopt a child domestically and internationally. However, the couple still wanted to make a difference in a young boy or girl’s life and became foster parents. Foster parents play an essential role in providing temporary, safe, and nurturing homes for children when their parents are unable to care for them.

In response to a question during public comments at the May 23 Goshen Town Board meeting, Deputy Supervisor George Lyons announced that Hughes Energy’s June 6 public hearing has been cancelled because the company has decided to back off their application at this point. Lyons said Hughes is going...

Most of us have met someone in our lives who truly epitomizes the essence of kindness. Most recent generations were fortunate to have the TV Show where they watched Mr. Rogers an individual who devoted his life to teaching kindness to children (and some adults while he was at at it). Add a layer to that kindness of incredible hard work and a Superstar in knowledge of the capabilities of Social Work, with humility, along with detailed knowledge of all of Orange County and its government links. Top that off with beauty and grace and you have Darcie Miller, who has served Orange County as Social Services And Mental Health Departments as Commissioner for 23 years. . I had the good fortune to attend and write stories about a dozen or more of events that Darcie held as Commissioner over the past decade. Having a major in psychology I have kept a special interest in what happens in the worlds of psychology and social work for nearly 40 years (some good, some bad and ugly and ineffective). I sat in absolute awe at a City of Newburgh gathering at the Activity Center some years back where she and the rest of the Social Services team, along with local leaders, introduced a broad spectrum of plans to help the poor and struggling in the Newburgh Area, whether financally, emotionally or mentally stressed. Within 5 minutes of meeting her I had the feeling of having a new friend for life, and a huge "AHA!" moment of "THIS is what Social Services is meant to be". That "aha" has recurred every time I watched her in action over the past 10 years. I congratulate her on her recognition and wish her the best in her retirement, tho I'm quite sure she will be actively contributing to our communities in beautiful ways for a long time to come!

ORANGE COUNTY- The Junior League of Orange County is current seeking nominations for the 2024 Rising Stars Award. Recipients of this award possess and execute leadership skills in both their professional and volunteer lives and are chosen based on values such as achievement, experience, innovation, vision, and community impact. To...