The annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade was back in Goshen on Mar. 12 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing a crowd of thousands. Thomas McCarthy, this year’s grand marshal, told The Epoch Times that he was thankful for the warm weather and the honor of leading the parade down the streets. “When…
Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade Heralds Spring with Irish Festivity
March 14, 2023
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Republican Candidate Brian Carey Runs for Mayor of Otisville, New York
Having served on the Mount Hope town board for almost eight years, Brian Carey is running for mayor of Otisville to improve infrastructure, keep taxes stable, and bring the two municipalities together. Over the past years, he saw how the relationship between the two regions diminished as the village of Otisville pulled out from joint summer…
Wallkill to Host Public Hearing on New Short-Term Rental Law
March 8, 2023
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The Town of Wallkill is considering a new short-term rental law as tourism increases and more residents rent out their houses for short stays. The law will regulate the use of short-term rentals for the health, safety, and quality of life of town residents, with penalties attached to violations. A draft law is ready for…
Democratic Candidate Isaac Palmer Runs for Mayor of Otisville, New York
March 7, 2023
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Otisville resident and former village trustee Issac Palmer said he is running for the village’s top job to build on the legacy of longtime Mayor Brian Wona. Wona, a Democrat, is not seeking reelection this year after serving eight terms. Under Wona, the small village in western Orange County has built many new projects with…
County Sheriff and District Attorney Launch White-Collar Crime Task Force
A new task force targeting public corruption and financial crimes in Orange County, New York, was formed by Sheriff Paul Arteta and district attorney David Hoovler on March 1. Hoovler told The Epoch Times that one catalyst for the task force is residential contractor fraud, which is expected to go up as building season…
County Legislature Approves Revised $75 Million ARPA Spending Plan
The legislature of Orange County, New York, unanimously passed a revised spending plan of close to $75 million in federal COVID-19 dollars on Mar. 2. The money was allocated to the county under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)—a $1.9 trillion federal pandemic stimulus package signed into law two years ago. By law, the funds…
Mount Hope Police Chief Paul Rickard Retires, Takes Charge of Hope Not Handcuffs
Looking back at the past decade, Mount Hope Police Chief Paul Rickard said he accomplished what he had set out to do—transform the department into a more professional operation. He said he improved almost every facet of the police department in the small rural town in upstate New York, from hiring, training, and policy to infrastructure…
Family Carries on Korean Traditions in Former Italian Restaurant
February 25, 2023
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Since Yi Shan moved to the Middletown, N.Y., area about five years ago, she dreamed of sharing her traditional Korean culture and home cooking with the community. Once married to a descendant of King Gyeongsun of Silla, she was trained by her former mother-in-law in some of the most traditional Korean rituals and cuisines. Her dream…
New York Sen. James Skoufis Launches Investigation into Orange County Industrial Development Agency
February 24, 2023
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A new tax incentive package meted out by Orange County Industrial Development Agency triggered an investigation by Sen. James Skoufis (D-N.Y.) on Feb. 22. The Industrial Development Agency, or IDA, is a public benefit corporation empowered by state law to use tax incentives to spur economic development and job growth. In December, the Orange County…
Port Jervis Awarded $10 Million State Grant to Redevelop Downtown
Gov. Kathy Hochul awarded Port Jervis a $10 million grant on Feb. 22 to redevelop its historic downtown into a regional destination for residents and visitors. The city is one of 10 municipalities statewide—the only one within the Mid-Hudson region—to receive the competitive grant this year. Mayor Kelly Decker said in a press statement: “Many have worked…
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