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Orange County, New York

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About Orange, NY

Population
Approximately 401,310 residents
County Seat
Goshen, New York
Coverage Area
839 square miles in southeastern New York

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Mary Jane's Dairy Bar Sets March 27 Opening for Newburgh Season
Business

Mary Jane's Dairy Bar Sets March 27 Opening for Newburgh Season

Mary Jane's Dairy Bar announced its Newburgh stand opens March 27, marking the start of another Hudson Valley ice cream season for the beloved Orange County staple.

Sarah Chen1m read
Goshen Town Board Honors Four Officers, Advances Park Expansion Review
Government

Goshen Town Board Honors Four Officers, Advances Park Expansion Review

A Goshen drone led officers to a suspect hiding in a basement closet after a Jan. 16 break-in, earning three officers commendations at the Feb. 26 town board meeting.

James Thompson1m read
Middletown Man Gets 25 Years to Life for Killing 3-Year-Old in Wallkill
Government

Middletown Man Gets 25 Years to Life for Killing 3-Year-Old in Wallkill

Jurors needed less than an hour to convict Gionni Sellers after investigators found searches on his phone: "baby breathing heavy after being shook."

Marcus Williams1m read
KPM Restoration Opens Newburgh Location, Expanding 24/7 Emergency Services to Orange County
Business

KPM Restoration Opens Newburgh Location, Expanding 24/7 Emergency Services to Orange County

KPM Restoration opened at 31 South Plank Road in Newburgh today, promising Orange County emergency response in under 60 minutes around the clock.

Sarah Chen1m read
Newburgh's 1890 Dubois Street Church Reopens as The Ellis After Three-Year Renovation
Community

Newburgh's 1890 Dubois Street Church Reopens as The Ellis After Three-Year Renovation

A church abandoned for 30 years on Dubois Street reopened in September 2025 after founders uncovered hidden wood floors, soaring ceilings, and stained glass beneath decades of decay.

Marcus Williams2m read
Garnet Health March Newsletter Spotlights Colon Cancer Screening, Free Health Fair
Healthcare

Garnet Health March Newsletter Spotlights Colon Cancer Screening, Free Health Fair

Garnet Health's March newsletter promotes a free colon cancer awareness health fair and introduces a new interventional cardiologist serving Orange County.

Lisa Park2m read
SUNY Orange Enrollment Up 7.4% Spring 2026, 13th Straight Increase
Education

SUNY Orange Enrollment Up 7.4% Spring 2026, 13th Straight Increase

SUNY Orange reported a 7.4% year-over-year spring enrollment gain, its 13th straight academic-session increase and a 27.5% rise since the 2022 low point.

Sarah Chen2m read
Skoufis Announces $9 Million Project to Ease Route 105 Congestion in Monroe
Government

Skoufis Announces $9 Million Project to Ease Route 105 Congestion in Monroe

Sen. James Skoufis announced a roughly $9 million plan on March 7 to reconfigure the Nininger and Bakerstown intersections on County Route 105 in Monroe.

James Thompson2m read
Jury in Edward Holley retrial struggles to reach verdict
Government

Jury in Edward Holley retrial struggles to reach verdict

Jury in the retrial of Edward Holley reported a 5-to-7 deadlock after three days, asking the court to re-read nearly 200 pages of testimony and produce all phone records.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two Arrested in Warwick After Armed Robbery on Maple Avenue
Government

Two Arrested in Warwick After Armed Robbery on Maple Avenue

An 18-year-old from Sparrow Bush and a 19-year-old from Cuddebackville face robbery charges after a Warwick man was threatened with a gun and knife on Maple Avenue.

James Thompson1m read
Orange County Mobile DMV Brings Services to New Windsor Town Hall
Government

Orange County Mobile DMV Brings Services to New Windsor Town Hall

New Windsor Town Hall hosted the Orange County Mobile DMV on March 9, with a second stop announced for March 18 from 10am-3:30pm.

Marcus Williams2m read
Newburgh Seeks Volunteers to Fill Four Human Rights Commission Seats
Government

Newburgh Seeks Volunteers to Fill Four Human Rights Commission Seats

Newburgh needs four volunteers for its Human Rights Commission, which handles discrimination complaints citywide. Apply by April 14.

James Thompson1m read
Orange County Sheriff Seeks Three Men Owing $198,000 in Child Support
Government

Orange County Sheriff Seeks Three Men Owing $198,000 in Child Support

Charles McDonald, 44, allegedly owes $88,539 alone as the Orange County Sheriff hunts three men accused of owing $198,000 combined in unpaid child support.

James Thompson1m read
Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh Launches Data Science and AI Degree
Education

Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh Launches Data Science and AI Degree

Mount Saint Mary College's new 53-credit AI and data science degree signals that AI literacy is now "a foundational necessity" for professionals in any field.

Marcus Williams2m read
Orange County announces 2026 paid internships $16/hour; apply by April 3
Government

Orange County announces 2026 paid internships $16/hour; apply by April 3

County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced up to 25 paid summer internships at $16 per hour for Orange County residents 15 and older; applications are due by 5:00 p.m. April 3, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Nebraska Man Arrested for Child Exploitation Charge Linked to Marlborough
Government

Nebraska Man Arrested for Child Exploitation Charge Linked to Marlborough

A cyber tip from NCMEC launched a 13-month investigation that ended with a Nebraska man's arrest on child exploitation charges tied to his former Marlborough home.

Marcus Williams1m read
Orange County Health Inspectors Find 14 Critical Violations, 32 Flawless Restaurants in February
Healthcare

Orange County Health Inspectors Find 14 Critical Violations, 32 Flawless Restaurants in February

China Star on Route 211 led Orange County's worst February inspections with 10 violations, while 32 of 54 restaurants passed without a single infraction.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Jury Convicts Pine Bush Man Anthony Vanriper On All Counts
Government

Jury Convicts Pine Bush Man Anthony Vanriper On All Counts

A jury in Orange County Court found 43-year-old Pine Bush resident Anthony Vanriper guilty on all counts, returning unanimous verdicts on March 5, 2026.

James Thompson1m read
Goshen Mayor Molly O’Donnell Resigns March 13, Remains Orange County Jurors Commissioner
Government

Goshen Mayor Molly O’Donnell Resigns March 13, Remains Orange County Jurors Commissioner

Goshen Mayor Molly O’Donnell will resign effective March 13, 2026, but will remain Orange County Commissioner of Jurors; her final public board meeting is March 9 when Deputy Mayor Scott Wohl is expected to be appointed.

James Thompson3m read
13-Year-Old Charged in Newburgh Child's Murder Returns to Court Over Discovery
Government

13-Year-Old Charged in Newburgh Child's Murder Returns to Court Over Discovery

A 13-year-old charged with second-degree murder in the Oct. 9 Newburgh shooting returned to Orange County court March 4 as defense and prosecutors clashed over discovery.

Marcus Williams3m read
DA Hoovler launches sixth annual Youth Fishing Derby for ages 4-18
Community

DA Hoovler launches sixth annual Youth Fishing Derby for ages 4-18

David M. Hoovler announced March 6 that the sixth annual OCDA Youth Fishing Derby runs April 1–Sept. 14, 2026, open to county children ages 4–18; enter by emailing dafishingcontest@gmail.com.

Sarah Chen3m read
Orange County Relaunches TANF-Funded Summer Youth Program for Low-Income 14-20-Year-Olds
Government

Orange County Relaunches TANF-Funded Summer Youth Program for Low-Income 14-20-Year-Olds

Orange County is relaunching its TANF-funded Summer Youth Employment Program for summer 2026 to connect youth ages 14–20 with paid placements after more than 500 applied and 400+ were placed last year.

Marcus Williams2m read
SUNY Orange Colts win third straight Region XV title; Pacciarelli MVP
Education

SUNY Orange Colts win third straight Region XV title; Pacciarelli MVP

SUNY Orange beat SUNY Rockland 84-82 to capture a third straight Region XV title; Anthony Pacciarelli is reported as tournament MVP pending confirmation.

Sarah Chen2m read
Middletown Board Ends Leave, Orders Superintendent Creeden Back After Report Clears Her
Education

Middletown Board Ends Leave, Orders Superintendent Creeden Back After Report Clears Her

Middletown’s school board ended Superintendent Amy Creeden’s administrative leave at its March 5 meeting and directed her to return to duty Tuesday, March 9, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two Men Arrested After Wallkill House Fire, Charged With Burglary, Criminal Mischief
Government

Two Men Arrested After Wallkill House Fire, Charged With Burglary, Criminal Mischief

Two men, Joseph Rhein, 33, and Joseph Calderon, 47, were arrested after officers saw two males flee a fire at 161 Ridgewood Avenue in Wallkill; both face third-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal mischief.

James Thompson2m read
Orange County Grand Jury Indicts Luxury Home Builder John Falvella on Fraud, Larceny Charges
Government

Orange County Grand Jury Indicts Luxury Home Builder John Falvella on Fraud, Larceny Charges

Hudson Valley luxury home builder John Falvella was indicted by an Orange County grand jury on second-degree grand larceny and fraud charges in early March 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Route 211 Crash Cuts Power, Forces Early Dismissal and Disrupts Communications
Education

Route 211 Crash Cuts Power, Forces Early Dismissal and Disrupts Communications

A crash on Route 211 knocked out power to multiple Middletown school buildings, prompting Middletown High to dismiss at noon after a 10:15 a.m. outage and temporary communications failures.

Sarah Chen2m read
Would-Be Robber Dies After Clerk Chases, Detains Him in Middletown
Community

Would-Be Robber Dies After Clerk Chases, Detains Him in Middletown

A 61-year-old Middletown man died after a 57-year-old Ezzie’s Corner clerk chased and detained him following an alleged armed robbery near Wickham Avenue shortly before 8 p.m.

Marcus Williams2m read
Chester board proposes $1 per 1,000 gallons water-rate hike for five years
Government

Chester board proposes $1 per 1,000 gallons water-rate hike for five years

Town of Chester board members discussed a proposal to raise municipal water rates by $1 per 1,000 gallons each year for five years at a Feb. 25, 2026 meeting.

Marcus Williams3m read