New York is the third most expensive state for renters, a nationwide analysis shows, requiring a person making minimum wage to work the equivalent of three full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom unit at…
Day: July 23, 2025
Laughter, Legacy, and Latkes: Borscht Belt Festival in Ellenville This Weekend
The Borscht Belt Festival is back in downtown Ellenville for its third year, celebrating the legendary legacy of Jewish resorts, comedy, and culture that once defined the region. Presented by the Borscht…
Rep. Mike Lawler, Hudson Valley Republican, to Run for Reelection, Not New York Governor
Rep. Mike Lawler won’t be running for New York governor in 2026. The Republican from Rockland County announced his decision Wednesday, eschewing a statewide run he’s teased for months in favor of a reelection…
Riverfest Returns to Narrowsburg for 35th Year of Art, Music, and Community Fun
Riverfest returns to Narrowsburg this Sunday, July 27, celebrating 35 years of art, music, and community along the Delaware River — and this year, it’s taking flight in more ways than one….
Medicaid Cuts Could Be ‘Last Straw’ for Rural Hospitals, Says Garnet Health-Catskills CEO
The CEO of Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills is warning that newly signed federal legislation could deal a severe blow to rural hospitals already on the financial brink. In an interview…
Ulster County Awards $586K in Grants to Local Farms for Farm Viability & Sustainability
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced the recipients of the County’s inaugural Farm Viability & Sustainability Grant Program, totalling $586,256 in grant funding to nine farms across Ulster County. The grants, each…
Scout Camp Abuse Survivor Wins $30M in Court Ruling
A New York State Supreme Court judge has awarded $30 million in damages to Jeff Pringle, a man who was sexually abused as a teenager at the Forestburg Scout Reservation in 1985….
Tom Ward Appointed to Fill Vacant Rockland Central School District Board Seat
The Rockland Central School District Board of Education has appointed Tom Ward to fill the vacant board seat left by the resignation of former member James Buck earlier this month. The appointment…
Mama the Elephant Brings Global Conservation Message to Jeffersonville Bake Shop Garden
Why is there an elephant in Jeffersonville? Many visitors to the weekly Jeffersonville Sunday Market have had the same question. If you’re lucky enough to meet Mama, the life-size elephant replica sculpture…