News across Greater Kiryas Joel

Voices Through Brushstrokes at the Liberty Mall (VIDEO)
LIBERTY – All are welcome tonight at Liberty Mall for the unveiling of Voices Through Brushstrokes at 5 p.m., presented in partnership with Grese Productions, Casa Di Longobardi, and Hope’s Compass. The project features eight massive 8-by-3-foot paintings permanently installed in…

Washingtonville hands Goshen first loss of the season (VIDEO)
GOSHEN – Washingtonville made a statement Friday night, knocking Goshen from the ranks of the unbeaten with a convincing 37-7 victory in a Class A matchup at the Coliseum. The Wizards improved to 4-1 and reestablished themselves as one of Section 9’s top Class A contenders. Their…

Varsity Roundup: Beacon
The latest football, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, swimming and cross-country results

Varsity Roundup: Haldane
The latest soccer, tennis, volleyball and cross-country results

Section 9 football picks: Week 5 features key division matchups
Week 5 brings another important slate of Section 9 football, with division races beginning to take shape and several teams looking to make a statement as the regular season reaches its midpoint. Some matchups feature familiar rivals, others pit teams headed in very different…

Letter to the Editor: Orange County legislator backs Newburgh Democratic candidates
Dear Editor, As an Orange County Legislator representing the Town of Newburgh, I could not be more proud of the Democratic slate running to lead our community this November. Our candidates—Stephen Krasner for Town Supervisor, Jen Knox for Town Clerk, and Kenyon Trachte for Town…

Judge Orders Byrne Campaign to Return Funds
Rules that candidate violated finance law

Should State Require Mental Health Courts?
Many counties, including Putnam and Dutchess, don't have them

Around the Region
Parents ask for vaccine exemptions, corrections officers arrested

Metro-North Adds Trains for Foliage Season
Weekend service expanded through Nov. 8

State lawmakers voice concerns about proposed 64% Wallkill tax hike
TOWN OF WALLKILL – Facing a proposed 64% property tax hike, the Town of Wallkill is now under pressure from state lawmakers to find a way to close its financial gap. Senator James Skoufis (D, Orange County) and Assemblywoman Paula Elaine Kay (D, Rock Hill) are calling on the Town…

Shepherd Act stalls in Dutchess County
POUGHKEEPSIE – A proposed local law restricting how the District Attorney and Sheriff obtain crime-fighting surveillance tools, written by Assistant Majority Leader Kristofer Munn for October, did not make it to the monthly agenda. The Surveillance Hardware and Equipment…