By Olivia Leach Orange County UPDATED 7:32 PM ET Jul. 27, 2021 PUBLISHED 7:07 PM ET Jul. 27, 2021 PUBLISHED 7:07 PM EDT Jul. 27, 2021
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Orange County Deputy County Clerk Kelly Eskew and her team safeguard the military discharge papers and DD214 forms for thousands of Orange County veterans dating all the way back to World War I. It documents their service in the military, whatever branch of service they were in, and it entitles them to benefits, so it s proof they served, said Eskew.
The county wants veterans to know that they can file their DD214 forms with the county clerk’s office for free. They can also access certified copies of the form from the clerk s office at no cost.
Without a doubt, opening day for the Goshen Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market can be called a success: picture perfect weather, local dignities coming to honor the day, vendors set up ready to sell .
Opening day for the Goshen Farmers’ Market is rapidly approaching, and its sponsor, the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, is looking forward to another fabulous season, announced Kristen O’Donnell, the mark.
GOSHEN – Union carpenters rallied on Thursday outside the Orange County Government Center aiming to raise awareness of a problem that wallops workers and taxpayers in the wallet: construction fraud.
The rally was part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters national Tax Fraud Day of Action awareness campaign, said Scott Smith, business manager for the North Atlantic State Regional Council of Carpenters and Carpenters Local 279, based in Hopewell Junction.
“It’s a bad problem in Orange County and in the Hudson Valley,” said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, who spoke at the event.
According to materials put together by Matthew Capece, representative for the general president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, nationally in 2020, worker exploitation and unfair competition in the construction industry affects between 1.3 million and 2.16 million workers, and represents about $8.4 billion in lost state and federal tax revenue. It also accou
Farmers markets are starting a new season of providing locally sourced food options. With COVID-19 still a threat, farmers markets offer a low-risk option for shopping for healthy food, according to the CDC. Markets offer a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, meat and more.
While most markets have moved outdoors for spring, most still have COVID-19 rules in place, including capacity limits. Check the website before you go.
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Goshen: 255 Main St. Orange County Government Center. Fridays, May 21-Oct. 29, senior hours 9-10 a.m., general public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Goshen Farmers Market.