KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced a new funding opportunity for municipalities and nonprofit organizations to support projects along the Lower Esopus Creek, alongside the adoption of a…
Day: April 9, 2026
Liberty Public Library’s Tax Appropriation Vote for 2026-27 Passes with Strong Support
Liberty, NY – On Tuesday, April 7th, the Liberty Public Library held its annual vote on the library’s tax appropriation for the upcoming fiscal year, 2026-27 and Board Election. The proposed tax appropriation,…
Colchester Weighs Next Steps on Cooks Falls Water System
Officials in the Town of Colchester are considering what comes next for the Cooks Falls Water System — a critical infrastructure issue that affects public health, reliability, and long-term planning for the…
SPOTLIGHT PA: The 2026 Primaries Likely to Shape the Pennsylvania House and Senate
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GOP’s Bruce Blakeman Sues to Access Millions in NY Matching Funds for Governor’s Race
New York Public News Network | By Jon Campbell New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is asking a state court to reverse a decision made by a Democratic-led board to block his…
Dealers Say NY Dems’ Push to Tax Precious Metals is Fool’s Gold
New York Public News Network | By Jon Campbell If you buy a candy bar in New York, you pay a sales tax. If you buy a solid gold bar, your purchase is…
Disabilities Beat: NY Mental Health Advocates Urge 4% Funding Boost to Address Service Gaps
Buffalo Toronto Public Media | By Emyle Watkins When the United States moved towards deinstitutionalizing people with mental health conditions and disabilities, the idea was to create a network of community services that…
Rockland CSD Proposes 7 Staffing Cuts, Faces $1.2 Million Budget Gap
Rockland Central School District has proposed eliminating seven staff positions in next year’s budget as it faces a $1.2 million budget gap.
From The Catskills to The Big Island: This is Kaaterskill Falls
One of the most glorious depictions of the Catskill landscape is 200 years old this year. Kaaterskill Falls on the Catskill Mountains, Taken Under the Cavern is a painting by Irish-American artist…