Rockland Central School District Director of Special Services Lauren Nielsen has taken on the additional role of interim superintendent, effective July 1. Nielsen has served the district since 2009, when she began…
Day: July 6, 2026
Sullivan BOCES Authorized to Begin Search for New District Superintendent
LIBERTY, N.Y. — Sullivan BOCES has received authorization from the New York State Education Department to begin the search for a new district superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Robert M. Dufour….
Dyberry Creek Music Festival Returns to Honesdale With Free Concerts Showcasing Flute and Chamber Music
After a one-year hiatus, the Dyberry Creek Music Festival returns to Honesdale this week with four days of free performances celebrating chamber music, featuring the flute as this year’s spotlight instrument. The…
Ulster County Fire Chief Dies in Line of Duty
Local fire chief David A. Gagnon of the Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company died during the line of duty on Friday. Chief Gagnon and other Cottekill Fire Department members responded to a report…
Man Dies in Kayaking Accident at Mongaup Pond
LIBERTY, N.Y. — A man died after an apparent drowning at Mongaup Pond in the Town of Rockland over the Fourth of July weekend, according to New York State Police. Troopers assigned…
As Optum Eyes Sale of Specialty Practices, Workers Worry About Future of Patient and Worker Care
Optum is considering selling certain specialty practices affiliated with Optum Medical Care and Crystal Run Healthcare to other large New York health systems. That includes orthopedics, general surgery, and urology, among other…
Missing Swimmer Rescued After Delaware River Search Near Matamoras
MATAMORAS, P.A. — A person reported missing in the Delaware River on the afternoon of July 4 was found alive about a mile downstream after a multi-agency search involving emergency responders from…
American Lung Association Critiques NY’s Slow Climate Policies
The American Lung Association in New York is criticizing state leaders for delaying key climate initiatives, arguing the decisions could slow efforts to reduce air pollution and improve public health. The criticism…
Sullivan 180 Opens Applications for 2026 Volunteer Scholarship Program
LIBERTY, N.Y. (AP) — Sullivan County residents who volunteer with a Sullivan 180-funded project can now apply for scholarships to help pay for undergraduate education through the organization’s 2026 scholarship program. The…