Sarah Shao
Family Center at Newburgh Armory Unity Center Supports Local Children and Families
The Department of Health’s Family Center at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center in Newburgh, NY provides a collaborative space that supports young children and their caregivers through connection, play, and access to community resources. What...
‘New Beginnings Mixer’ Brings Community Together at LaFATA’s Eatery in Middletown
On Jan. 9th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, LaFATA’s Eatery hosted the “New Beginnings Mixer,” a community-centered networking event that brought together local business owners, professionals, and community advocates. The event was organized by...
A Family Business Built on Trust: Inside Ulee’s Truck & Auto of Otisville, NY
For nearly three decades, Ulee’s Truck & Auto Repair has been more than just an auto shop in Otisville, New York, it has been a place where honesty, safety, and community come first. Behind the...
Christmas Eve Kindness Brings Joy to Residents at The Eliot at Erie Station
On Christmas Eve afternoon, from 1:30 p.m. to around 4 p.m., laughter, music, and warm holiday cheer filled the community room at The Eliot at Erie Station in downtown Middletown, New York, as members of...
Holiday Greetings to Our Community – Part II
Happy Holidays to our community, clients, friends, and families, from your local businesses and organizations! Season’s Greetings from Minisink Valley Kindness Rotary Club May your Christmas, the upcoming New Year on January 1, 2026, and...
O’Connor Medical Urgent Care Continues to Provide Accessible, High-Quality Care in Port Jervis
As cold and flu season intensifies, O’Connor Medical Urgent Care remains a vital healthcare resource for residents in and around Port Jervis, offering walk-in, same-day medical services with little or no wait. “It’s an urgent...
Candlelight Concert Brings Holiday Cheer to the Middletown Community
The warm glow of candlelight and the timeless beauty of classical holiday music filled United Church on the evening of Dec. 20 as the Candle Concert 3: Holiday Classics enchanted attendees. The event, co-hosted by...
Infinite Heart Initiative Hosts ‘Sips of the Season’ Holiday Party for Local Families
The Infinite Heart Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and their families, brought joy and inclusion to the holiday season with its "Sips of the Season" Holiday Party. Held on Thursday, Dec....
New Century Christmas Market & Winter Wonderland Brings Holiday Spirit to Port Jervis
Festive lights, holiday music, and a strong sense of community filled the grounds of New Century during the 4th Christmas Market & Winter Wonderland, held on Saturdays, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, at 517 Neversink...
New Local Business Spotlight: SB Laser Engraving Brings Custom Creativity to Middletown
Just two months after opening its doors in October 2025, SB Laser Engraving is already making its mark on the local community with personalized, high-quality laser-engraved products. Owned and operated by James Murray, this new...
Infinite Heart Initiative: A Mother’s Love Growing Into a Movement of Inclusion
When Wendy Javier speaks about the inspiration behind her nonprofit, Infinite Heart Initiative, her voice carries both strength and tenderness—the unmistakable tone of a mother fighting for her child and her community. “So the inspiration...
53rd Rick Drew Holiday Parade Brings Holiday Cheer and Community Spirit to Port Jervis
The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce hosted the 53rd Annual Rick Drew Holiday Parade in downtown Port Jervis, NY, on Sunday evening, drawing crowds from across the region for one of the city’s most cherished holiday...