The New York Farm Bureau changed its policy position on the practice of landspreading. Landpreading uses biosolids—also called sewage sludge—as a type of fertilizer that is used on crops. The organization said…
Day: January 5, 2026
Albany’s Full Plate: Taxes, Immigration (and Maybe More Wine)
State lawmakers say they will weigh expanding access to child care when they reconvene in Albany this week, contending with a centerpiece of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s agenda that comes…
Wegmans Using Facial Recognition Technology in ‘A Small Fraction’ of Stores Across Multiple States
Wegmans is responding to reports about the use of facial recognition cameras in some of its stores, saying it has been deployed across a handful of states to identify people “previously flagged…
What to Know as New York Experiences Its Most Intense Flu Season on Record
New York is experiencing its most intense flu season on record, with hospitalizations jumping 24% in a single week, according to state health officials. The spike comes as flu activity remains…
Rep. Riley Reflects on 2025, Previews 2026 Plans
It’s been a challenging year for many rural New Yorkers – from high utility bills to frozen USDA funding to SNAP benefit delays.
Ulster County Unveils Interactive 2025 Community Health Assessment
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County residents can now explore local health trends down to the ZIP-code level, as the Ulster County Department of Health releases its 2025 Community Health Assessment in a…
Venezuelan Leader Maduro Lands at Orange County Stewart Airport; Local Leaders React to U.S. Strikes
About 60 miles north of Manhattan and an hour from Sullivan County, Stewart International Airport is a relatively small airport with two main runways and a National Guard base in Newburgh. But…