As New York lawmakers debate prison reform, one voice from inside the system is urging them to listen more closely to the people most affected. John J. Lennon, a journalist writing from…
Day: March 24, 2026
Spotlight PA: Why PA Pharmacies Keep Closing and How Lawmakers Want to Slow the Trend, Explained in 7 Stats
by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign…
Sullivan County Explores Waste-to-Energy Plant as Official RFP Opens for Private Partners
SULLIVAN COUNTY, N.Y. — Sullivan County has issued a new request for proposals (RFP) to explore building a waste-to-energy facility, sometimes called an incinerator, as part of its long-term waste management strategy….
Orange County Man Dies in Head-On Collision in Deerpark
DEERPARK, N.Y. — A 76-year-old Warwick man died following a head-on collision Monday afternoon on State Routes 42 and 97 in the Town of Deerpark, New York State Police said. According to…
Here’s How to Recycle Those Old Laptops, iPhones and Earbuds Lying Around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It’s hard to know where to recycle those items,…
Climate Advocates Rally Against Governor Hochul’s Proposed Changes to New York Climate Law
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to New York’s landmark climate law are drawing pushback from climate advocates, who say the plan could delay key emissions regulations and keep energy costs high. Hundreds…
New York Nursing Homes Hope They Aren’t Crowded Out in Health Budget Scramble
New York Public News Network | By Jimmy Vielkind Karen Bugocki knows the importance of nursing home funding. Her 76-year-old brother has Parkinson’s disease and has been living at the Daughters of Sarah…
Rolling Overnight Slowdowns on I-84 in Pike County for Fiberoptic Work
Dunmore, PA – Drivers on Interstate 84 in Pike County should expect rolling slowdowns eastbound and westbound between Exit 17 (Hamlin/Newfoundland) and Exit 26 (Tafton/Promised Land State Park) on Wednesday, March 25,…
‘All I Wanna Do Is Wash My Hands’: Parksville Residents Say They’re Now 11 Days Without Water
Editor’s Note: On March 25, one day after this article was published, residents reported that their water was restored after 11 days of no water. Some residents say that water flow is…