New York Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected an extradition order from Louisiana for a New Paltz doctor accused of providing a criminal abortion via telemedicine. Dr. Maggie Carpenter was indicted by a…
Day: February 20, 2025
Correctional Officers’ Protest Escalates as State Implements New Measures
The ongoing strike by correctional officers across New York State has now entered a new phase. Workers are still picketing outside facilities, including the Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County, demanding safer…
NRDC: No Legal Basis for Transportation Dept. to Halt Congestion Pricing
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Wednesday after the U.S. Transportation Secretary said it would reverse federal approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing program. Standing alongside…
How Sweet It Is: Maple Syrup Tour in NEPA
Maple syrup has a rich history in North America, dating back to Native American tribes who first discovered how to turn sap into syrup and sugar. In the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania,…
Historian Explores Native American Portage Routes Across New York
On February 23, historian and author Evan Pritchard will lead a virtual event, “By Any Means Necessary: Retracing Algonquin Portage Routes in New York,” exploring the history of Native American trade and…
Jenna Nicholls Weaves Timeless Melodies, From New Orleans Soul to Western Tales
In the world of modern folk music, few artists blend genres with the same grace and authenticity as Jenna Nicholls. With three albums under her belt, this gifted singer-songwriter has woven a…
Drill, Baby, Drill? What Trump’s Energy Plans Mean for the Delaware River
Meg McGuire, founder and publisher of Delaware Currents, to discusses the implications of President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration. With Trump’s call to expand domestic oil and gas production, concerns have been…
Federal Order on Refugees Leaves NY Resettlement Agencies Scrambling
More than 1,000 refugees across upstate New York are worrying about how they will pay their rent and get work authorization after the federal government froze funding to resettlement agencies that support…