Warwick and Greenwood Lake Say a Fond Farewell to Volunteers
The daily schedule for the hundreds of firefighters who participated in the Jennings Creek fire was like a military deployment that required carefullyRead More…
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Extraordinary Efforts Lead to Containing Jennings Creek Fire
Conditions had been perfect: October and November were among the driest months on record due to the lack of rainfall; the fall season had contributed Read More…
Valentine takes first step in lawsuit against Holdridge and Courtenay
CHESTER – An attorney representing former Town of Chester Supervisor Robert Valentine has sent a Notice of Claim to the town and two of his formRead More…
Orange County DA: Allegations against former Chester Supervisor unfounded
CHESTER – A review by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office into alleged “unethical and possibly illegal practices” by former Town of CRead More…
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Indictment in Major Narcotics Trafficking Case
Year-long Narcotics Wiretap Investigation into Cocaine Trafficking in and Around Chester and Goshen 15th Operating as a Major Trafficker Case by OCDA
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Last Check on Power: Saving Public Notices Preserves Transparency and Accountability
By Kat Leslie Most, if not all, municipalities in the United States have laws mandating that public notices be published by a third-party independeRead More…
Talking Turkey: A Poultry Punditry on Thanksgiving Traditions
As Thanksgiving approaches, our fascination with the feathered fowl takes center stage. This time of the year we are answering lots of questions relRead More…
Warwick Valley Dispatch: A Pillar of Community Reporting Amid Accusations
By Kat Leslie In an era of digital media and fast-spreading information, local newspapers continue to play a vital role in keeping the community infoRead More…
The Controversial Use of Political Smear Campaigns: Lawn Signs Weaponized
By Myrek Zastavnyi In the world of politics, competition and rivalry are expected. Candidates vie for the favor of the electorate, seeking to proveRead More…