PORT JERVIS, NY — Dignitaries from across the state gathered at Bon Secours Community Hospital (BSCH) on July 22 to celebrate the completion of the third phase of the hospital’s … more

PORT JERVIS, NY — On June 2, more than 70 people gathered in Port Jervis, NY to commemorate the memory of Robert Lewis, a Black man who was lynched on that date in 1892. The walk was organized by the Friends of Robert Lewis, a group of individuals dedicated to preserving his memory and advocating for racial justice. While the walks have occurred on an individual basis for a decade, the group first assembled in 2019, starting an initiative that gained steam following the death of George Floyd. more

Hazmat incident at egg-processing center WOODRIDGE, NY — Sullivan County 911 Center received a report on April 25 of two employees at the Newburg Egg processing facility having a possible … more

Sullivan County expands room tax law MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature recently revised its existing lodging facility room occupancy tax. Known informally as the “bed … more

PORT JERVIS, NY — City of Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on March 18, 2021, Richard McInturff, Age 30, of 146 Jersey … more

A one-vehicle accident near Port Jervis High School at 9:45 p.m. on March 10 resulted in serious injuries to two of the car’s four teen-aged occupants. more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region December 31 to January 6 more

Letters to the editor November 12 to 18 more

REGION —  Flood risk throughout the U.S. might be substantially higher than estimated by the federal government, based on new data published by a nonprofit research group. Its report, … more

NARROWSBURG, NY — The old expression “there’s safety in numbers” doesn’t seem to apply to Route 97 between Barryville and Port Jervis. Especially not during summer 2020, … more