Sarah Shao
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...
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...