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Orange County Man Who Died At LEGOLAND Remembered As Loving Father Orange County Man Who Died At LEGOLAND Remembered As Loving Father
Orange County Man Who Died At Legoland Remembered As Loving Father A LEGOLAND worker who died while at work earlier this month is being remembered for being a loving father and a good friend. Orange County resident Shane Roy Gunser, age 33, of Washingtonville, died on Saturday, Feb. 5 at the theme park while working as a chief hotel maintenance engineer at the park in Goshen. Gunser a graduate of Washingtonville High School started working as a plumber with Local 373. He spent time with Nebrasky Plumbing and Heating until accepting a position at LEGOLAND, New York, where he was developing a career as chief hotel maintenance engineer, his obituary said, "H…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Orange County Locale Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Report Says Orange County Locale Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Report Says
Orange County Locale Among Top 15 Small Towns To Visit In US, Report Says Smithsonian Magazine has listed a Hudson Valley locale among the 15 best small towns to visit this year. The Village of Goshen, in Orange County, has a population of fewer than 5,400 residents. The magazine cited its scenic natural landscape and history of horse racing, noting that the town is known as the "Trotting Capital of the World."  The town has a Harness Racing Museum where visitors can learn about the history of the sport in the area and see artifacts. The magazine also said visitors can check out a number of family-owned businesses on the town's Main Street, along with …

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Orange County Theme Park LEGOLAND Celebrates Opening, Now Taking Bookings Orange County Theme Park LEGOLAND Celebrates Opening, Now Taking Bookings
Orange County Theme Park Legoland Celebrates Opening, Now Taking Bookings The first new major theme park in the northeast in decades has been built up brick by brick as the Hudson Valley celebrates the grand opening of LEGOLAND New York in Orange County. On Friday, July 9, after years of development, officials announced the full opening of the LEGOLAND New York Resort in Goshen, which is the first new major theme park in the region in more than 40 years. The 150-acre project, which has been years in the making, is the first LEGOLAND theme park in the Northeast, the third in the United States, and the ninth in the world. It had been opening in phases througho…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: $500M Legoland In Goshen Scraps Planned July 4th Opening COVID-19: $500M Legoland In Goshen Scraps Planned July 4th Opening
Covid-19: $500M Legoland In Goshen Scraps Planned July 4th Opening The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) isn't only causing havoc with just about every American's life, it's also doing the same to their planned getaways. On Tuesday, March 31, Legoland New York announced that its planned opening for Saturday, July 4 has been delayed until sometime in 2021, due to the pandemic. “Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety, and security of our team, the partners we work with, and the communities we serve,” said Legoland New York Resort divisional director Stephanie Johnson.  Johnson said the pandemic has affected businesses worldwide, and by waiting,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Orange County Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Orange County
Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Orange County It's going to be a “bricktastic” day filled with fireworks, hotdogs, barbecues and Legos in the Hudson Valley. Legoland New York will hold its grand opening in Orange County on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on Route 17 in Goshen. The park will include a theme park and hotel when it opens its gates next summer. Annual passes to the park are currently on sale at $120, while single-day tickets will start at around $63, Merlin Entertainments announced. In total, the park is expected to house more than 15,000 Lego models, dozens of rides, shows and attractions. There will also be themed “lands” based o…

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by Zak Failla
Business
$500M Legoland Schedules Awareness Day For Industry Leaders As Launch Nears $500M Legoland Schedules Awareness Day For Industry Leaders As Launch Nears
$500M Legoland Schedules Awareness Day For Industry Leaders As Launch Nears LEGOLAND New York is coming to 500 acres in Goshen in 2020. But in the meantime, park developers and various charities are sponsoring an Awesome Awareness Day on June 28 at Otterkill Country Club, Campbell Hall. Presentations start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m.  The $500 million park will be opened by the spring of 2020. "We invite those of any industry to partner with us in the community and would like you to attend," Legoland officials said in a press flyer. "How can your business, youth program, or school benefit? Please come find out" LEGOLAND's Awesome Awarenes…

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by Jon Craig