Summer road trips, family vacations and back-to-school shopping often come with a stop at the outlet mall. But shoppers may not always be getting the deal they think they are. Nonprofit Consumers’…
Day: July 2, 2026
Liberty’s Fourth of July Parade Marks 30 Years With Founder John Hopkins as Grand Marshal
For more than 30 years, Liberty’s Fourth of July parade has brought the community together on Main Street to celebrate Independence Day. This year’s celebration carries extra meaning as the country marks…
Sullivan County Officials Share Fourth of July Safety Tips
Fourth of July weekend is a time for fireworks, boating, backyard barbecues and summer celebrations. But local officials say the holiday can also bring serious safety risks if people are not careful….
Milanville’s Josh Fox Explores Climate Change and Community Resilience in ‘The Welcome Table’
Climate and economic experts estimate that over one billion people are at risk of being displaced by climate change and climate-related disasters by 2050. A new film, THE WELCOME TABLE, spotlights the…
Heat Wave: Ulster County Extends Cooling Center Operations Through Monday as Extreme Heat Persists
Ulster County has extended operations at two county cooling centers through Monday, July 6, as prolonged dangerous heat continues across the region. The Ulster County Department of Emergency Services said the cooling…
“Trans People are Fighting for Their Lives Right Now”: Advocates Slam Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to uphold that states can ban transgender girls and women from participating in school sports. Justice Brett Kavanaugh delivered the court’s opinion that said “separate sports teams…
Delaware County Landowners Seek to Overturn NY’s Hydraulic Fracking Ban
ALBANY — A federal lawsuit filed by a father and son who own more than 160 acres of property in Delaware County is seeking to overturn New York’s ban on the extraction…
Federal Changes to SNAP Have New York Taxpayers Facing Significant New Costs
New York Public News Network | By Samuel King H.R. 1 — or President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — makes a lot of changes to programs like the SNAP food assistance…
Heat Wave: Hochul Calls for Conservation Amid Grid Strain
Governor Kathy Hochul said state officials are closely monitoring the electrical grid as energy demand rises during the extreme heat wave. “New York State is in the midst of a prolonged heat…