Governor Kathy Hochul plans to visit the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday to apologize for the state’s role in the Thomas Indian School, and to meet with survivors. This is a…
Day: May 16, 2025
SUNY Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Free Community College Program
Community colleges in New York state are making it easier for adult learners to apply for free associate degree programs. Tuition, fees, books and supplies will be free starting this fall at…
Growing Number of Politicians, Organizations Speak Out on Proposed Cuts
A mounting number of elected officials and organizations from New York are voicing support for the retention of Medicaid in the face of federal funding cuts. Current health care plans from the…
Women’s Health Month: Dr. Caroline DeFilippo on Prioritizing Wellness and Preventive Care
May is National Women’s Health Month, a time dedicated to encouraging women and girls to prioritize their health through regular checkups, preventive screenings, mental wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices. To help raise…
Are You Foster Curious? Community Gathering Aims to Answer Questions
Are you “foster curious?” Happening this Monday in Narrowsburg, Foster Curious is an open conversation about foster care in Sullivan County. Abby Mortensen, a social worker and mom of five through foster…
Elvira Tortora Finds Her Voice at 70 with Award-Winning Cabaret Show “The Bookmaker’s Daughter”
At an age when many are content to settle into retirement, Elvira Tortora is just getting started — on stage, under the spotlight, and telling the story of a life that defies…
Sullivan County Legislature Scrambles for a New Housing Shelter Location
The Sullivan County legislature voted against scheduling a public hearing to operate a gateway housing center on Pittaluga Road in Thompson, N.Y., on May 15. The hearing would have been the second…
“Sing It Loud” Concert to Unite Local Artists in Celebration of Protest Songs and Social Impact
Inspired by Rolling Stone’s “100 Best Protest Songs of All Time,” local singer-songwriters—and artists from the surrounding areas—are coming together Sunday for “Sing It Loud,” a live concert dedicated to songs of…