Local News

Sullivan County Faces Steepest Sales Tax Decline in NY for First Half of 2026

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released the latest local sales tax collections report for the first half of 2026 last week. While New York...

ICE’s Presence in New York is Surging, Immigrant Rights Activists Say

New York Public News Network | By Jimmy Vielkind Why would an immigration check-in be scheduled for Sunday? That’s what Jean Aurilio wondered last...

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Takes Effect: What to Know

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act goes into effect on Wednesday. The new law allows Medical Aid in Dying for New Yorkers with a terminal illness who...

Mandatory Child Death Review Program Gets Fraction of Requested Funding as Counties Struggle

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Local Culture

Pete’s Dream Aims to Redefine Cancer Care with First-of-its-Kind Respite Center in NEPA

For many families, a cancer diagnosis brings more than medical appointments and treatment plans. It also reshapes daily life, placing emotional...

Bethel Woods Marks Woodstock Anniversary with Rare Look Behind the Festival

BETHEL, N.Y. — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is commemorating the anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair with a week of special...

‘Renegade Lunch Lady’ Chef Ann Cooper’s Mission to Change School Food, One Lunch at a Time

School lunch lasts just 20 to 30 minutes, but advocates say what children eat during that short window can have lasting effects on their health...