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Guilty plea in Walden shooting
GOSHEN – An 18-year-old Wallkill man pled guilty in Orange County Court on Tuesday to criminal possession of a weapon in connection with a Walden shooting. It was alleged that on April 25, 2024, residents of the Village of Walden had engaged in an argument with a relative regarding property they believed was stolen by the relative from their driveway.
Monroe-Woodbury boys, Cornwall girls claim OCIAA track and field championships
There were a host of meet records and repeat winners at the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association track and field championships at Warwick. The Monroe-Woodbury boys and Cornwall girls ran away with the team titles. Madison Williams of Pine Bush became a three-time winner in the long jump, setting a...
Touro College graduates 124 at ceremony on Wednesday
MIDDLETOWN – Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown graduated 124 new Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Wednesday at ceremonies held at the Paramount Theater. The Class of 2024 achieved a 99 percent match rate to residencies all over the country, where they will be continuing their training at...
Middletown parking garage moves forward
MIDDLETOWN – Phase one of the Middletown parking garage across from the Paramount Theater could be built by the end of the summer. The environmental review for the work has been completed by the city and awaits state approval. Mayor Joseph DeStefano said the initial work, that will add...
Orange County, NY is Keeping the Drive-In Movie Tradition Alive
I can't express how much I love going to the drive-in. One of my earliest drive-in experiences was seeing the first Iron Man followed by Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull at the Hyde Park Drive-In. Since then, it has been one of my favorite summer treats. I love tailgating with friends, eating comfort food and playing lawn games like Kan Jam or Corn Hole ahead of a sweet double feature.
Guilty verdict in murder for hire
GOSHEN – A 25-year-old Town of Wallkill man was convicted by an Orange County Court jury of murder for hiring another man to kill his neighbor. When sentenced in July, Enoch Lowe faces life in prison without the possibility of parole. It was alleged at trial that Lowe hired...
(Update) Minnewaska State Park to close tomorrow due to moth infestation
Minnewaska State Park will be closed to the public tomorrow, Friday, May 17 due to treatments for spongy moth infestation. The park is slated to reopen on Saturday, May 18. The spongy moth is a non-native insect from France. The caterpillars are known to feed on the leaves of a large variety of trees. Oak is their preferred species, but they will feast on other trees when oak is not available to them or their numbers are in great excess.
Orange County Police Chiefs’ Association to provide de-escalation training to local departments
The Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County (PCAOC) Police Academy, in collaboration with the Middletown Police Department, is bringing de-escalation training to Orange County law enforcement. A $250,000 Law Enforcement Agency De-Escalation Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice will support whole-agency efforts to provide de-escalation training and allows...
Man accused of punching worker at Macy’s at Staten Island Mall, stealing clothes, underwear
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A man is facing multiple charges after being arrested in connection with a robbery at the Staten Island Mall. The incident occurred inside Macy’s around 2:35 p.m. on April 30, according to the criminal complaint. Freddie Rosario, 28, of Rock Tavern, N.Y., originally attempted...
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