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].
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Major Middletown Infrastructure Projects Happening in 2026
The mayor gives details on major construction projects and plans.
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OCIDA Monitor Position Extended for Another 3 Years, Powers Expanded
Skoufis said the monitor can now stop votes that are against state law, have conflicts of interest, or are against taxpayers’ interests before any voting occurs
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Hochul Highlights Reduced Shootings in State Gun Violence Elimination Initiative Areas
The number of people killed in firearm homicides has nearly halved from this time last year.
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Middletown School District Passes Budget With High Turnout
This year saw a $7.3 million increase to the school district budget.
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Chester Man Who Shot Delivery Driver Sentenced to 17 Years
The former highway superintendent also illegally possessed eight pistols.
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New Windsor Husband and Wife Plead Guilty in $3.4 Million Medicaid Fraud Case
Rohail Raja and Sharma Alam allegedly stole $3.4 million using limo companies and fake transportation receipts.
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Port Jervis Restaurant Wins Best Burger in New York
The New York Beef Council called the burger: ‘Elevated. Indulgent. Unforgettable.’
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Middletown Smoke Shop Closes After Allegedly Selling Cannabis to Minor
The store was illegally selling unregulated cannabis products, according to the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
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Port Jervis Police Opens Shooting Range and Training Center Dedicated to Police Chief
Police Chief Worden was surprised with a building dedicated to his name and a day of remembrance.
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Enlarged City School District of Middletown Presents $283 Million Budget
The budget includes a 1.99 percent property tax increase.
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