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Story (Mid Hudson News): https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/11/18/first-port-jervis-tiny-home-ready-for-delivery/ Video Links: (Three visits to Boces where homes are being built by students) https://youtu.be/5JUE8i6uxHQ?si=OSjyiokyjeIuyVvV     Video 3   https://youtu.be/wrxyqF4we_0?si=kiBagZANvrmtSA-z    Video 2   https://youtu.be/wOT1XPAZDo0?si=l6XGIc-_9lfk4iTH   Video 1 Photo Gallery: (Shows earliest to recent photos of the site and project, in no particular order) (2021 - 20

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by Sharon E. Siegel Congressman Pat Ryan hosted what has become an annual gathering as part of  Veterans Day events.  A Veterans Day luncheon was served in New Windsor on Sunday, November 9 at the Orange County Veterans Center. Ryan, himself a graduate of West Point and a veteran, served two combat tours in Iraq and earned two Bronze Stars during his years of service.  Five generations of his family have lived in the Hudson Valley, including his grandfather – a WWII veteran a

By Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY – When looking around your community on Veterans Day, or during special ceremonies, parades, or other times of remembrance, or on any other day or time you are in the presence of a veteran, you are also in the presence of service to their nation that may or not be known or shared. Vietnam Veteran Ronald S. Mercurio of Port Jervis, NY is among the many veterans who live in Port Jervis and have served in protecting their nation in all types

Read about this exciting plan & its impact on our community's environment! MidHudson News story: https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/11/08/port-jervis-may-blossom-into-sunflower-city/ PJTV23 Video: https://youtu.be/IkqjEfAEcLE?si=jZiGbTqEj54yYWB0 Photo Gallery of Community Cafe--November/2025: Port Jervis to become a Sunflower City! Port Jervis Community Cafe 11 6 25 Port Jervis Community Cafe 11 6 25 Port Jervis Community Cafe 11 6 25 Port Jervis Community Cafe 11 6 25 Port Jervi

By Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY – Port Jervis Rotarians hosted two Rotary International students this fall for a club-sponsored weekend in the Port Jervis area. Greta Schmitt of Germany (host family Pine Bush, NY) and Caroline Husum of Denmark (host family Millbrook, NY), are both 15-years-old.  The two are spending just shy of a year in the United States, as Rotary International exchange students. During the beautiful fall weekend of October 15-16, they spent time with l

Story (Read how you can find help AND how you can provide help. ): https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/11/07/port-jervis-residents-do-their-part-to-provide-for-those-in-need/ Thank you to Orange County and Port Jervis Free Library staff for these resource lists: From Orange County, NY website. There are other resources on the orangecountygov.food assistance link as well. Some of the local Port Jervis food resources as compiled and shared by Port Jervis Free Library staff. Phot

Story on MidHudsonNews: https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/11/03/port-jervis-oldest-fire-company-celebrates-175th-anniversary/ PowerPoint 12 minute musical historical movie link: https://youtu.be/73dxDTjCUMM?si=P4z2exmTBZXKzuMQ Photo Gallery: Neversink Eng. Co. #1 “Squad 1” pictured on the weekend of the company's 175th Anniversary Old Timers Night Celebration. Photo courtesy of Rob Waligroski Photo courtesy of Rob Waligroski Past PJFD Chief Joseph Kowal and Justin Grusz, both fi

By Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY -- Port Jervis' 77th Halloween Parade, hosted by the city's Recreation Department and sponsored by PJ Elks Lodge #645 and Shoprite of Westfall, PA and complete with refreshments, brought children and adults of all ages and costume creations to enjoy the annual event together. The parade line-up was in front of City Hall on Hammond Street at 3 pm, with the parade stepping off 3:30 pm. Children, adults and pets participated with a wide array

By Sharon E. Siegel GREAT JOB, Port Jervis Middle School in last night's Dare to Dream Jr. presentation of A Disney Musical Revue last night! PJMS' young actors, actresses, singers, dancers and all associated stage crew and others were fantastic in presenting this show! Thank you, also, to the directors, choreographer, sound, lighting, and projection technicians, and all alumni volunteers and others who helped with this wonderful show! If you missed it last night, there are

Post by Sharon E. Siegel Anyone able to watch a new TV show on A&E this Saturday morning at 9 a.m. should tune in to see a familiar face and enjoy the story and focus of a Port Jervis High School grad! Barrett Mack, PJHS Class of 1997, will be featured on A&E's new series, "The Real Estate Commission" on Saturday morning, October 25, 9 a.m. Mack, a successful Albany area attorney and founder of his own law firm, Mack & Associates, specializes in matrimonial and family law. A

Guest Article by Camille Johnson Introduction Losing a business to addiction is one of the most painful experiences a person can face. Beyond the financial wreckage lies guilt, shame, and fear about the future. Yet, many entrepreneurs have rebuilt not only their finances but also their sense of purpose and peace. This article offers a roadmap to financial recovery — blending practical steps with emotional resilience strategies to help you rebuild stability, integrity, and sel

Okay, let me just say this really has nothing to do with Port Jervis news, but I'm sharing because I think this beautiful big guy is 100% worth sharing and I want to have others experience at least a bit how gorgeous he was up close. I spent way more time than I probably should have when I was lucky enough to encounter this guy today. I followed him from a distance and enjoyed every second of -- maybe an hour -- of his gentle giant natural life. He was quite aware that I wa

By Sharon E. Siegel Under the direction of several sources, Port Jervis pet owners had the opportunity this past Sunday, October 19, to receive free rabies vaccinations for any dogs, cats, or ferrets. Nearly 100 animals (unofficially 73 dogs, 13 cats) received these protective shots as a result of funding from Orange County, supervision and assistance of county volunteers, coordination and help from Town of Deerpark and Port Jervis Animal Control Officers, adminstration thro

Congrats to this beautiful church merger, and thank you for your contributions to this community in so many ways! Many, many more great years to come! Story Link: https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/10/07/two-long-time-congregations-merge/ Video Link: https://youtu.be/zPFiJAgkG_g Photo Gallery:

PORT JERVIS, NY -- " THERE ONCE LIVED A MAN IN A CASTLE, AND A STRANGE MAN WAS HE." Thus begins The Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore, a work by Gian Carlo Menotti for Madrigal chorus, instrumental ensemble and dancers. Based on Medieval lore with a modern twist, this work provokes great humor while invoking a serious and timely message. An eccentric old man parades around with various outlandish beasts, scandalizing the pretentious wealthy townsfolk. The townsfolk,

By Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY – Port Jervis has a new business with a vintage focus and roaring comeback return-- a popular, growing trend and resurgence in the music industry -- and enjoyable music store vibe. Jesse Traynor, owner and operator of the newly opened Ironhead Records in Port Jervis, NY, is a lifelong music collector and a diehard fan of extreme metal and hardcore punk.  His love for heavy, fast, dark music runs deep. It is that love, along with its vibe, t

(Submitted Article) By Mary Lou Hack What did he do wrong? He didn’t rob a bank or a store. He didn’t rob a person walking down the...

By Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY -- There was something for everyone during Port Jervis' 32nd Annual Fall Foliage Festival, as...