Oliver Mantyk
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Oliver Mantyk reports on the New York state with a focus on Orange County. You can contact him at [email protected].
LATEST
Neuhaus Releases Orange County Field Guide for 250th Anniversary of US
The county executive highlighted the rich history of the Revolutionary War in the county.
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Newburgh Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Narcotics
Owen Beckford pleaded guilty to operating as a major trafficker for the 16th time since 2014.
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Report on Otisville Correctional Facility Shows Outstanding Environment but Some Inadequacies
A new report on the local prison facility identifies where it is doing well and where it needs improvement.
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Historic Railcar Operator TOYX in Negotiations With Port Jervis Regarding New Lease
After a premature cancellation of TOYX’s lease agreements, Port Jervis will negotiate a new land use agreement.
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Orange County Executive Neuhaus Declares Local State of Emergency
Neuhaus attributed the low levels of accidents and emergencies to the cooperation of residents.
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Industrial Development Agency Files Lawsuit Against Agency Monitor, NY Inspector General
The Orange County agency says that the decision was made too late and under political pressure.
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Orange County Leaders Weigh In on Proposed ICE Facility in Village of Chester
The Chester Village Board said there has been no communication between the village and ICE or any federal government agencies.
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Orange County Shows New Details for Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
Orange County residents voiced their suggestions and concerns for the trail from Chester to Cornwall.
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Hochul Pushes to Ease Environmental Laws to Speed Up Housing Developments
Cuts in state environmental laws and regulations could help with Orange County’s growing housing crisis.
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Orange County Drug Task Force Sees Success in Illegal Firearms Confiscations, Investigations
The years 2024 and 2025 included major operations and seizures for the drug- and firearm-focused task force.
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Neuhaus Releases Orange County Field Guide for 250th Anniversary of US
The county executive highlighted the rich history of the Revolutionary War in the county.
|
Newburgh Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Narcotics
Owen Beckford pleaded guilty to operating as a major trafficker for the 16th time since 2014.
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Report on Otisville Correctional Facility Shows Outstanding Environment but Some Inadequacies
A new report on the local prison facility identifies where it is doing well and where it needs improvement.
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Historic Railcar Operator TOYX in Negotiations With Port Jervis Regarding New Lease
After a premature cancellation of TOYX’s lease agreements, Port Jervis will negotiate a new land use agreement.
|
Orange County Executive Neuhaus Declares Local State of Emergency
Neuhaus attributed the low levels of accidents and emergencies to the cooperation of residents.
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Industrial Development Agency Files Lawsuit Against Agency Monitor, NY Inspector General
The Orange County agency says that the decision was made too late and under political pressure.
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Orange County Leaders Weigh In on Proposed ICE Facility in Village of Chester
The Chester Village Board said there has been no communication between the village and ICE or any federal government agencies.
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Orange County Shows New Details for Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
Orange County residents voiced their suggestions and concerns for the trail from Chester to Cornwall.
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Hochul Pushes to Ease Environmental Laws to Speed Up Housing Developments
Cuts in state environmental laws and regulations could help with Orange County’s growing housing crisis.
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Orange County Drug Task Force Sees Success in Illegal Firearms Confiscations, Investigations
The years 2024 and 2025 included major operations and seizures for the drug- and firearm-focused task force.
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