Attorney Ben Ostrer in a recent photo Ben Ostrer’s life of generous tenacity Attorney Benjamin Ostrer, of Chester, who died at 71 on July 13, left behind a memorable trail of bold, sometimes controversial... Home 01 Aug 2022 | 08:59
Multiple fire departments responded to the Corral Lane fire on July 4, fighting flames until 5 a.m. Photo provided. July 4th fire destroys home at 4 Corral Lane in Goshen In the wake of many people hearing fireworks set off near their homes July 4th weekend, Straus News found that many fire... Local News 13 Jul 2022 | 11:45
Chester ShopRite cashier Barbara Rosencrans is retiring after 48 years there. ( Photo by Ginny Privita) Two retire from Chester Shoprite after 48 years Talk about loyalty, job loyalty. ShopRite in Chester has lost one and is about to lose another long-term—forty-eight years... Local News 22 Feb 2022 | 04:27
Maria Trovato, center, Vincenza Denisi, right, in Downing Park in Newburgh in the 1950s. Provided photos. Discovering a long-lost friendship “It’s like a Hallmark movie,” said Dr. Mark Madis, Medical & Quality Director at St. Anthony Community Hospital. And yes,... Local News 17 Dec 2021 | 12:59
Crusading Philippino-American journalist Maria Angelita Ressa, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, has connections to Orange County - her siblings all graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School. ‘She’s four foot nothing and braver and stronger than someone eight feet tall’ The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 jointly to crusading journalists Maria Ressa of... Local News 10 Nov 2021 | 07:42
Pictured are members of the Central Orange County Italian American Association’s executive board and the recipients of the association’s scholarships. Provided photo. Central Orange County Italian American Association confers scholarships The Central Orange County Italian American Association is pleased to introduce its 2021 scholarship winners. All of the fellows... Local News 15 Sep 2021 | 08:02
Photos provided by Diana KyDon Good deed restores honor to the dead Diana KyDon describes herself as just a volunteer who saw an overgrown cemetery and thought: “No one deserves to be forgotten.”... Local News 29 Dec 2020 | 10:08
The September 11 Memorial at the Orange County Arboretum at Thomas Bull Memorial Park features a black 10-ton rotating granite globe that hydroplanes in a pool of water surrounded by the names of the 44 local victims identified on bronze plaques along the perimeter of the pool. William Bratton Jr. will be keynote speaker at September 11th Remembrance Ceremony William Bratton Jr. will be the keynote speaker at the Orange County’s September 11th Patriot Day ceremony. Bratton and his... Local News 21 Aug 2020 | 01:39
Food pantry distribution in Chester and Goshen The following is an update on food pantry distribution in Chester and Goshen: Chester Food pantry operates at the First Presbyterian... Local News 14 Apr 2020 | 07:34
John A. “Jay” Jonas ( Photo by Ginny Privitar) Jay Jonas tells spellbound audience about a day of terror and heroism “It’s said we never forget. We don’t. We won’t. Not ever.” FDNY Deputy Chief John A. “Jay” Jonas of Goshen, who, along with... Local News 20 Sep 2019 | 01:38
Some of the onlookers at the edges got a little wet, but were glad for it on a humid day. ( Photo by Ginny Privitar) Chester Fire Department makes a splash with its new fleet Convoys of trucks from neighboring fire departments trucks rolled into Chester Commons Park at intervals, horns honking and... Police & Fire 21 Aug 2019 | 07:22
Everyone grooved to the music of Slam Allen (pictured) and other performers on Bill Perry Day in Chester. ( Photo by Ginny Privitar) Everybody's in the groove on Bill Perry Day From tiny babies to senior citizens, everyone had a great time at the Bill Perry Day music festival held in Chester on July... Entertainment 13 Aug 2019 | 06:32
Actors Fiona Hill and Keith Dougherty read from their scripts as director Paul Ellis looks on (Photo by Ginny Privitar) ( By Ginny Privitar) Ten-Minute Play Festival is coming to Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center The Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center will soon open the curtain on its first act under town ownership with its Ten-Minute... Entertainment 03 Aug 2019 | 08:10
