Sarah Shao
Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade Brings Community Together in Goshen
The streets of Goshen were filled with music, cheers, and a sea of green on Sunday, March 15 as the 49th Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade stepped off along Main Street, drawing large crowds from...
Built on Trust: Smith Plumbing & Heating/Kitchen & Bath Marks 71 Years
For more than seven decades, Smith Plumbing & Heating/Kitchen & Bath has been a trusted presence in Port Jervis, NY—providing essential plumbing and heating services while transforming kitchens and bathrooms for generations of local families....
Hudson Valley Asian American Chamber Hosts Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival Celebration
Community members, business leaders, and families gathered Saturday evening, March 7, at the Northern Academy of the Arts Middletown Campus for a Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival potluck celebration hosted by the Hudson Valley...
Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Hosts ‘First Friday’ Networking Breakfast at Villa Roma Resort
The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce (SCNY) brought together local business leaders, community partners, and residents on March 6, 2026, for its First Friday Networking Breakfast at the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon. Sponsored by...
StillHear: Leaving Voices for the Moments That Matter
From Brooklyn to the Hudson Valley “I’m just your everyday local citizen here in Hudson Valley,” Pagan said. “I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. We moved up here just the day before they shut...
Lightspeed Restoration of Orange County: Restoring Homes, Rebuilding Trust
When disaster strikes a home or business, few moments feel more overwhelming. For Philip Whitbeck, owner of Lightspeed Restoration of Orange County, those moments are exactly when compassion matters most. Whitbeck runs the Middletown-based restoration...
Hudson Valley’s Largest Chinese New Year Celebration Unites Middletown Community
The 2026 Chinese New Year celebration, organized by the Middletown Chinese Association—also known as the Mount Hope Chinese Association—in partnership with the Middletown High School Diversity Club, brought the community together in a vibrant celebration...
Autismo Café Reopens to the Community — A Space for Connection, Events, and Belonging
Autismo Café in Middletown has officially reopened after renovations, warmly welcoming children with autism, their families, friends, and the whole community. The café offers an inclusive space where you can host Birthday Parties, Movie Nights,...
From Reluctant Roots to Purpose-Driven Passion: Inside Automotive Ingenuity HD
When Edin V. Guzman talks about automotive repair, he doesn’t begin with engines or tools—but with people, faith, and energy. “I actually grew up with my dad being a diesel mechanic,” Guzman said. “And let...
Sweetheart Screening 2026 Offers Free Care and Community Connection in Newburgh
A Valentine’s Day celebration focused on health and community brought families together on Feb. 14, 2026, as Sweetheart Screening 2026 was held at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. Hosted by Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus...
Matthew Sush Leads Chamber – A Lifelong Community Advocate
Matthew Sush, a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, has been appointed President of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce. “I’m really looking forward to being able to help as many businesses as I can,” Sush...
Love Without Labels Brings Inclusive Valentine’s Celebration to Middletown
A sensory-safe Valentine’s Day celebration centered on inclusion and emotional well-being was held Feb. 13 at the Middletown Recreation & Parks Department, as the Infinite Heart Initiative hosted its Love Without Labels Valentine’s Community Party....