A soon-to-be-constructed $200 million Amazon warehouse in the Town of Wawayanda was awarded more than $10 million in tax exemptions by the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA). It is the third Amazon warehouse to be built in the county, following a one-million-square-foot distribution center in the Town of Montgomery and a “last-mile” delivery station…
Orange County’s 3rd Amazon Warehouse Granted $10 Million in Tax Exemptions
June 1, 2023
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Former Mount Hope Police Chief Paul Rickard Runs for Town Supervisor
After serving a decade as the police chief of Mount Hope, Paul Rickard said he wants to apply his leadership skills to the town government to benefit his community. He is challenging incumbent supervisor Matthew Howell in the June 27 Republican primary. Rickard said he would be accessible to town residents by hosting regular office…
Mount Hope Supervisor Matthew Howell Seeks Reelection
Town of Mount Hope Republican Supervisor Matthew Howell said he is seeking a second term to continue serving the community that generations of his family call home. His top priority is to keep the tax levy stable and make the town economically viable in the long run by growing revenues and attracting businesses that fit…
Deerpark Man Arrested for Harassing Shen Yun Campus in New York
May 30, 2023
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DEERPARK—Kenneth Porada of Cuddebackville, New York, was arrested for crimes related to repeated harassment of staff at the Dragon Springs campus. Porada, 62, was arrested by officers from the Deerpark Police Department on May 25 for throwing screws—which caused flat tires—in the driveways of Dragon Springs and about a dozen locals associated with Dragon Springs,…
Fallen Soldiers Remembered at Town of Wallkill Memorial Day Ceremony
Town of Wallkill residents paid tribute to fallen soldiers during a Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park on May 29. Barry Schnipper, the first vice commander of American Legion Post 1181 in the Town of Wallkill, started the day’s program by citing the word “creed.” “It is a set of guiding principles in life,…
Orange County Law Enforcement Officials Offer Summer Safety Tips
As summer approaches, Orange County law enforcement and emergency services officials reminded residents to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. At a May 24 press conference in Port Jervis, officials offered safety tips on activities such as fireworks, swimming, boating, hiking, and party celebrations. “It is the human element that we are here to talk about—the good decision-making…
Councilman Neil Meyer Runs for Town of Wallkill Supervisor
Democratic Wallkill Councilman Neil Meyer said he is running for supervisor to improve town financial practices for more informed decision-making and better stewardship of taxpayer money. He faces incumbent Republican Supervisor George Serrano in the fall. Being an accounting professional, Meyer said he has the expertise to guide the town as its financial practices are…
Orange County Stocks 4,000 Trout in Local Streams
May 24, 2023
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After working with the state on trout stocking for months, Orange County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs volunteers are now onto the “county fish.” On May 23, the first day of county-funded trout stocking, over 1,200 fish were tossed into the Neversink River, Shawangunk Kill, and Rutgers Creek. A total of about 4,000 trout are planned…
Interest Grows in Orange County Foreign Trade Zone
May 23, 2023
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A growing number of companies are showing interest in the foreign trade zone since Orange County rekindled marketing efforts months ago, according to economic development director Steven Gross. One timber production company in Broome County just made an application to join the zone. Another food manufacturing company in Port Jervis is considering making its space…
Middletown District Showcases K-12 Programs at Annual Community Event
May 22, 2023
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Thousands of residents got to see Middletown School District programs at an annual community event at the local high school on May 19. Student-organized exhibits and interactive sessions took up three floors of the school building, covering arts, engineering, biomedicine, coding, and humanities. “This is the most exciting time of the year because [our students]…
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