Local News

New York Law Limiting Local Cooperation With ICE Faces Resistance Ahead of August Deadline

A new state law restricting cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is set to take effect...

Ulster Comptroller Says Proposed Federal Grant Rule Could Put Millions in Local Funding at Risk

A proposed change to federal grant regulations could jeopardize more than $50 million in current and future funding for Ulster County programs...

Dispute Over Future of Levon Helm Studios Sparks Legal Battle, Canceled Shows and Community Debate

A dispute over the future leadership of Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock has led to management changes, canceled performances, resignations and legal...

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Brings Air Quality Concerns Across New York

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada is expected to create hazy skies and periods of unhealthy air quality across New York through Thursday...

Local Culture

Science Stories with Joe Johnson

From dragonflies that fly like fighter pilots to catnip that may rival DEET as a mosquito repellent, and a remarkable fungus that’s thriving in...

This Summer’s Weekend of Chamber Music Invites Audiences to Listen—and Reflect

The Weekend of Chamber Music returns this summer with a festival that pairs classical masterworks and contemporary compositions while inviting...

Sing Sing Writer John J. Lennon Receives Historic Guggenheim Fellowship

John J. Lennon said he was stunned when he learned he had been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow in General Nonfiction. The acclaimed journalist and...