26 March Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP) Application March 26, 2026 By Heather Shields Community News, Events, General 0 Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has expanded income-eligibility discounts on gas and electric bills to more customers throughout its service territory. Previously, customers had to be enrolled in government assistance programs to qualify for assistance. Under the expanded EAP, households with incomes under the state median income and not enrolled in government assistance programs can now also qualify for assistance. Apply Today. https://oru.nyeeap.com/program The grid below shows the family size and income level for Orange & Rockland Utilities in the last column. Attached Files grid.jpg 70.69 KB Related Articles Residents of New York will need a REAL ID or Enhanced ID to board an airplane starting May 7, 2025 New York residents will need an enhanced driver’s license or a REAL ID compatible driver’s license by May 7, 2025, if they want to use it to get on a domestic flight, enter certain federal buildings, or enter military bases. With that in mind, it is highly recommended that New Yorkers who plan to travel upgrade from a standard driver’s license to a REAL ID or enhanced license. Get it sooner, rather than later. A New York’s REAL ID driver’s license has a star in the upper right corner to indicate that it meets federal regulations that establish minimum security standards. The enhanced driver’s license has a U.S. flag on the bottom right of the license. For more information and details about how to obtain a REAL ID driver's license or identification card in New York, and to determine which form of ID is right for you, visit the New York State DMV website. You can also visit the TSA website for more detailed information about traveling with a REAL ID. Valley Energy Center Routine Maintenance October 1st through November 9th Valley Energy Center Routine Maintenance October 1st through November 9th *** July 2025 STAR UPDATE *** *** July 2025 STAR UPDATE *** Homeowners will no longer be required to submit an application to the assessor if they had an ownership change or if they aged into the Enhanced STAR exemption. New York State will notify local assessors of Basic STAR recipients who become eligible for Enhanced STAR (rather than requiring seniors to apply to their assessors). Property owners who have a change of ownership will report it to the NYS Tax Department using the Homeowner Benefit Portal at www.tax.ny.gov. If internet access is not available, you may contact NYS at (518) 457-2036. Wawayanda is participating in T.A.R.A. Have your pets spayed or neutered Town of Wawayanda is now participating in the T.A.R.A. voucher program. You must be a Town of Wawayanda resident. For more information please contact the Town of Wawayanda Town Clerk's Office 845-355-5700 Ext. 3 Help control the pet population — have your pets spayed or neutered. Spay & Neuter keeps many animals out of the shelter T.A.R.A. Website Orange County Beacon System Orange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency is pleased to offer The Beacon System. It is part of the County’s commitment to provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to real property information via the Internet. This system allows the user to search for a property by Owner Name, Address, Tax Map number, or Municipality. Comments are closed.