Mid-Hudson banks are stepping up to help local customers deprived of paychecks since the federal government's Dec. 22 shutdown, extending mortgages and waiving fees.Locally, Orange Bank & Trust was first out of the gate with a Monday announcement offering assistance to federal workers who use the bank.Orange Bank & Trust will defer mortgage and loan payments for up to six months or until the end of the government shutdown, whichever comes first, while suspending [...]