Six-figure pay raises for top state education leaders in New York have sparked bipartisan criticism and calls for greater transparency regarding how much public servants are paid. Lawmakers are introducing bills on…
Day: February 11, 2025
New York Dairy Farms Prepare for Increased Immigration Enforcement
New York dairy farms are preparing for the potential of increased immigration enforcement on farms, where foreign-born workers play a key role. “If you lose your workforce, what do you do?” said…
Gov. Hochul Pulls Back Democratic Push to Change Special Election Schedule
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration urged state legislators to pump the brakes on a proposal that would let the governor delay special elections and frustrate Republicans in Congress, officials familiar with the matter…
NY HEAT Act Reintroduced in the State Senate; Advocates Rally in Albany
Nearly 30 lawmakers and hundreds of advocates from across New York State rallied in Albany last week to urge the Assembly to pass the New York Home Energy Affordable Transition (NY HEAT)…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
Our resident Science Guy Joe Johnson is back with the science stories that caught his eye recently, including ancient tattoo patterns revealed on mummies in Peru using lasers; how your ear muscles…
Understanding Bird Flu: Insights from Sullivan County Health Experts
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been making headlines due to recent outbreaks, particularly of the H5 subtype. To shed light on this pressing public health issue, epidemiologist Haley Motola…
Meet Ulster County’s New Historian Edward Moran
Ulster County now has its own historian. Edward Moran, a former Tour and Interpretation Manager at Historic Huguenot Street, was appointed to the role by acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck just…
Tapping Into Black History: Clayton ‘Peg Leg’ Bates
In a live episode of Kaatscast, recorded at the Emerson Resort & Spa on November 8, 2024, host Brett Barry engages in a detailed discussion with Elinor Levy, Folk Arts Program Manager…