Sarah Shao
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...
Minisink Kindness Rotary’s Second Annual ‘Dress for Success’ Event Turns Mulberry House Into a Community Clothing Boutique
On Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, the Mulberry House Senior Center at 62-70 W Main St, Middletown, NY, buzzed with laughter, music, and the soft rustle of hangers as residents browsed through rows of donated suits,...
Joseph DeStefano Wins Middletown Landslide, Vows to Hold Taxes Steady and Complete Key Projects
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano won a landslide victory in the mayoral election, earning 83 percent of the vote and will now serve his fourth consecutive term. In an exclusive interview with...
From Music Rooms to Open Houses: Edie Duncan’s Patient Path to Homes and Community
After 36 years shaping young minds as an elementary music teacher, Edie Duncan has found a new stage in real estate, where her “saintly patience” and protective guidance help clients discover homes that match their...
Middletown Welcomes La FATA’s Eatery: A Community Celebration of Italian Flavors and the American Dream
Middletown celebrated yet another milestone in its vibrant downtown revival with the grand opening of La FATA’s Eatery, the second business venture of renowned pastry chef and entrepreneur Rakesh Nayak. Just a year after the...
‘A Car Doctor with a Kind Heart’ — Isabel Nolasco’s Journey with Dail Transmission & Total Car Care
In Middletown, New York, Dail Transmission & Total Car Care is more than an auto repair shop—it’s a family-owned, woman-operated haven of trust and compassion. Since 1999, led by the remarkable Isabel Nolasco, this shop...