Skyrocketing utility bills have left many New Yorkers struggling to keep up with daily costs of living this winter. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has laid out a $260 billion executive…
Day: February 23, 2026
NAACP Middletown Celebrates Black History Month
The NAACP Middletown branch has reactivated its chapter in recent years as a hub for racial justice for Black New Yorkers. Serving as the country’s longest and largest civil rights organization, the…
Fresenius to Lay Off 56 Workers from Orange County Distribution Center
CHESTER, N.Y. – Fresenius USA Manufacturing, a medical equipment manufacturer, plans to lay off 56 employees from its distribution plant in Chester, New York. Fresenius will permanently lay off several dozen employees…
Blizzard Warnings Remain in Effect for Ulster, Orange Counties
Blizzard Warnings remain in effect until 6 p.m. for Orange County and 7pm for Ulster County. Heavy snow, strong winds and blizzard warnings have prompted transportation shutdowns, forcing millions of people to…