New York Assemblymember Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) said on Friday that he received confirmation from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the federal agency would not be moving forward with a…
Day: February 20, 2026
Investigation into Alleged Medical Neglect at Pike County Senior Living Facility Sends Residents to Hospitals
Milford, PA — Authorities are investigating alleged medical neglect at a senior living facility in northeastern Pennsylvania after 15 residents were taken to area hospitals for evaluation, state police said. The probe…
Sullivan County Legislature Marks 100 Years of Black History with Special Ceremony
Monticello, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature will celebrate 100 years of Black History on Thursday, February 26, with a special ceremony honoring community service and local leaders. The event is scheduled…
As Hochul Posts AI Images of Herself, She Aims to Ban the Tech in Political Attack Ads
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Hochul Increases Funding Across NY State as Mamdani Sounds Alarm on NYC Budget Hole
Story by Jimmy Vielkind/New York Public News Network At a time when New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other municipal leaders are grappling with budget holes, Gov. Kathy Hochul is giving…
Bard Board Hires Law Firm to Review College President’s Ties to Epstein
Story by Elias Guerra/WAMC/New York Public News Network The Bard College Board of Trustees has hired an outside law firm to review financial contributions, communications and “any related matters” between Bard President…
James Van Der Beek’s Death Highlights Rise in Colorectal Cancer Among Adults Under 50, Doctors Urge Earlier Screening
The recent death of actor James Van Der Beek has renewed attention on a troubling health trend: colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults. Colorectal cancer — cancer that develops in the…