Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes ‘The conversation has to start someplace’ After Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd last May, Black Lives Matter protests, petitions, fund... Local News 26 Apr 2021 | 10:35
The cultural divide over the CR-S framework re-exposed the fault line in Warwick, which was originally laid bare by the blue line controversy in 2016. In scenes repeated across the country, the tension re-ignited last summer at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. Now its latest manifestation is the backlash against the school district’s move toward educational equity. Photo by Roger Gavan Outcry of ‘indoctrination’ as school district dips toe into equity work By Becca Tucker June 16, 2022 Clarification Last year, we ran this story about the community tension over Warwick Valley School... Local News 19 Apr 2021 | 11:43
Did they know why they were protesting? To the Editor: I wanted to provide my opinion , thoughts and feedback on the protest that took place on Saturday, June 20.... Letters to the Editor 03 Aug 2020 | 05:18
This sign that went up the week before July 4 at the firehouse on West Street felt like “a slap in the face” to residents of color. Photos by Daniel Mack. Residents see ‘coded racism’ in firehouse sign The week before Independence Day, a sign went up outside a fire station in Warwick that hung heavy with meaning layered between... Home 09 Jul 2020 | 08:41
Vernon Township Mayor Howard Burrell addresses the Black Lives Matter rally in Sparta on Saturday with his wife, Reba, at his side (Photo provided) ‘Not just a black problem, but an American problem’ Let me start my comments by reconfirming to you what I hope and believe that you already know -- and that is that your presence... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 10:57
Sparta, where is our pride? Dear Sparta, We say we have Spartan pride. We yell it at football games, print it on T-shirts, and hang it on banners. But... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 10:28
A photo from the June 6 Warwick Against Racism March. Photo by Tom Kates. ‘I experience it way more than I should’ Do you want to share your story or experience with us? Email: comm.engage@strausnews.com. In response to weeks of protests... Evergreen 12 Jun 2020 | 12:44
The Black Lives Matter rally in Monroe, N.Y., last Sunday (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Local weekend protests to take a stand against racism Several local towns, including Newton and Vernon, are planning peaceful protests this weekend to condemn racism, oppression,... Local News 05 Jun 2020 | 02:34
