Sarah Shao
New Middletown Hosts Second ‘Santa Special Patrol’ With Middletown Police
The historic Tompkin’s Building on North Street in Middletown, New York, came alive with laughter and holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 6, as the Middletown Police Department teamed up with New Middletown for the second...
Town of Wallkill Kicks Off the Holiday Season With Annual Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Town of Wallkill in Orange County, New York, welcomed the holiday season with its annual holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony at the Galleria at Crystal Run. Running from 4...
Community Gathers for Middletown’s Annual Tree Lighting Parade and Ceremony
On Friday, Nov. 28, downtown Middletown, NY, ushered in the holiday season, as families, local organizations, and performers filled the streets for the community’s beloved annual Christmas tree lighting parade and ceremony. Hosted by the...
Thanksgiving Reflections: Dr. Jingduan Yang on Gratitude, Whole-Person Healing, and a Bold Vision for the Hudson Valley
As families across the Hudson Valley prepare for Thanksgiving, Dr. Jingduan Yang, CEO of Northern Medical Center in Middletown, NY, took time to share what gratitude means to him this year—and why he believes the...
Middletown Tire & Auto: A Repair Shop Built on Trust, Hard Work, and Community
When Vinny Katris opened Middletown Tire & Auto in 2007, he wasn’t following a business plan—he was following his instincts. After years working in Chester and nearly leaving for a county job, he realized the...
Community Comes Together for Heartfelt Thanksgiving Celebration at Highland Nursing Home
The Highland Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Middletown, N.Y., opened its doors on the evening of Nov. 20 for a heartfelt Thanksgiving celebration that brought together residents, families, volunteers, community leaders, and local organizers. Made...
Worthington Carroll Agency: A Local Insurance Business Rooted in Community and Care
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a season to reflect on gratitude, family, and community. For the Worthington Carroll Agency in Port Jervis, NY, these values aren’t just seasonal — they’re at the heart of the business....
Middletown Area Comes Together with Gratitude: Local Leaders and Business Owners Share Heartfelt Thanksgiving Messages
As Thanksgiving approaches, the spirit of gratitude is alive and well in our community. From city hall to the corner store, from gelato cafés to tire shops, the people who make our towns tick are...
‘Meet the Authors’ Event Brings Stories of Strength, Inclusion, and Imagination to Autismo Café
On Nov. 15 at noon, Autismo Café in Middletown, NY welcomed families, advocates, educators, and book lovers to a special “Meet the Authors” event featuring two local writers — Shane Bryceland, author of Normal Outside,...
New Middletown Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary With ‘Wellness Steep’ Tea Event
New Middletown, a boutique marketplace known for bringing international craftsmanship to downtown Middletown, NY, celebrated its two-year anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 15, with the grand opening of its new “Wellness Steep” tea section on the...
Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay Reflects on Community, Service, and Veterans
On Veterans Day, Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay sat down with Vision Times in her City Hall office in Middletown, NY, to reflect on her first 11 months in Albany, her deep roots in the 100th...
Berthiaume’s Neversink Lumber: A Family Legacy That Still Builds Port Jervis Strong
In the heart of Port Jervis, New York, where tradition and craftsmanship meet community pride, Berthiaume’s Neversink Lumber Co. Inc. has stood for more than 75 years—not just as a hardware store, but as a...