The Ulster County Board of Elections is reminding voters that the deadline to change party enrollment is Saturday, February 14, 2026, and is warning that a scheduled New York State Department of…
Day: January 27, 2026
Dance All Afternoon, Be Home for Dinner: Daytime Disco Hits the Catskills
A new dance party is flipping the nightclub model on its head — no alcohol, no late nights, and no pressure to be “cool.” It’s called Daytime Disco, a sober, midday dance…
Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland Launches Following Merger Approval
MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — A new regional philanthropic organization is officially up and running after New York State regulators approved the merger of two longtime Hudson Valley nonprofits. The New York State Attorney…
Ulster County Opens 24/7 Crisis Support Center
Ulster County has opened a new, around-the-clock crisis support center in Kingston, expanding access to immediate behavioral health and substance use services for residents of all ages. County Executive Jen Metzger announced…
Meet Sullivan County’s New Treasurer, Kathleen Lara
Sullivan County has a new person overseeing its finances, but for Kathleen Lara, the job feels like a continuation of work she’s been doing for years. Lara was elected County Treasurer in…
Big Tech’s Quiet Role in Hochul’s Auto Insurance Push Raises Questions
Gov. Kathy Hochul says her proposal to cut auto insurance rates is about affordability — cracking down on fraud and easing costs for New Yorkers. But new reporting suggests powerful corporate interests,…
Hawley’s Outdoor Towns Initiative Aims to Boost Economy and Access to Nature
Hawley, PA — Hawley is exploring how its rivers, trails, and open spaces can drive economic growth through the Outdoor Towns initiative, a community-driven planning program designed to enhance public access to…
Dominique Azzollini Announces Candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 139th House District
MILFORD, Pa. — Dominique Azzollini, a Pike County resident and real estate professional, has announced her candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 139th State House District, which represents communities in Pike and Wayne counties. Azzollini,…
SPOTLIGHT PA: Broadband Expansion on Hold as Feds Miss Self-Imposed Deadline to Review PA’s Spending Plan
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