Monticello, NY — A Sullivan County jury on Monday found Drew Botsford, 48, of Neversink, guilty of Murder in the Second Degree in the October 2023 shooting death of his father, District Attorney…
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Naturalization Ceremonies Resume in Ulster County After Cancellations
Kingston, NY — After U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) cancelled ceremonies that left immigrant applicants in limbo, 26 people from eight countries took the oath of U.S. citizenship Friday at the…
What’s Behind the Escalating Fight Over New York’s Climate Law?
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · March 10, 2026 What’s Behind…
Annual Burn Ban Begins March 16 as Officials Warn of Spring Fire Risk
A statewide burn ban aimed at preventing wildfires and brush fires takes effect March 16 across New York, a precaution officials say is necessary as dry spring conditions increase the risk of…
They’ve Shared Canvases for Forty Years. They Never Discuss the Work.
For decades, residents of Sullivan County’s Cochecton area knew Dean Scharf as the man behind Dog Mountain Lodge, the beloved kennel he co-founded. But before the dogs, before the boarding runs and…
Sneezing Already? What to Know as Allergy Season Arrives Early
Spring allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer than in previous decades, and physicians are urging people who suffer from seasonal allergies to begin treatment before symptoms strike. Dr. Michael Mandarino…
State Police Investigate Fatal Structure Fire in Town of Fremont
New York State Police are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on March 13 on Banaut Road in the Town of Fremont, Sullivan County. According to state police, troopers from the…
Security Concerns Mount for Local Jewish Communities Following Michigan Synagogue Attack
Jewish communities across the United States are spending over $765 million annually on security, a figure that one Pennsylvania rabbi described as both sad and frustrating in the wake of a vehicle-ramming…