What do railroad conductors, clams, and modern-day music have in common? In Livingston Manor, the answer is the Catskills Conductor’s Clambake, a community celebration with roots stretching back more than a century….
Day: August 20, 2025
Sullivan County Public Health and ATI Host Community Wellness Day in Monticello
Families are invited to gather at DeHoyos Park in Monticello on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Community Wellness Day, co-sponsored by the Sullivan County Department of…
SPOTLIGHT PA: What Trump’s Solar Crackdown Could Mean For Pennsylvania Energy Bills
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Take Vapes Off Your School Supply List: Experts Warn of Nicotine Risks for Those Under 25
As students head back to school at the end of the month, advocates are warning about a new wave of e-cigarettes targeting kids, with some even disguised as everyday objects or…
The Peanut Effect: How One Dead Squirrel Upended New York Wildlife Enforcement
The smoggy, litter-swept stretch of the Cross Bronx Expressway leading to the Throgs Neck Bridge is not a place you’d expect to find a police checkpoint for illegal hunting. But each fall,…
ICE Arrests in New York Surpass 2024 Totals After Recent Surge
New York has seen a surge in ICE arrests during the past two months, with totals four times the number seen during the same June-July period last year. Of those arrested, 70%…
Coalition for a Vape-Free Sullivan Targets Teen E-Cigarette, Nicotine Use
Local law enforcement and community partners teamed up earlier this summer to curb the illegal sale of vape and tobacco products to minors, part of an ongoing initiative called the Coalition for…