A new state law restricting cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is set to take effect August 25, but questions remain about whether every county and…
Day: July 15, 2026
Ulster Comptroller Says Proposed Federal Grant Rule Could Put Millions in Local Funding at Risk
A proposed change to federal grant regulations could jeopardize more than $50 million in current and future funding for Ulster County programs, according to County Comptroller March Gallagher, who is urging Congress…
This Summer’s Weekend of Chamber Music Invites Audiences to Listen—and Reflect
The Weekend of Chamber Music returns this summer with a festival that pairs classical masterworks and contemporary compositions while inviting audiences to reflect on questions of compassion, justice and what people owe…
Sing Sing Writer John J. Lennon Receives Historic Guggenheim Fellowship
John J. Lennon said he was stunned when he learned he had been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow in General Nonfiction. The acclaimed journalist and essayist is believed to be the first…
Dispute Over Future of Levon Helm Studios Sparks Legal Battle, Canceled Shows and Community Debate
A dispute over the future leadership of Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock has led to management changes, canceled performances, resignations and legal filings, drawing attention from musicians and fans of one of…
Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Boat Parade Canceled Due to Low Registration
The Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Boat Parade scheduled for Saturday, July 25 has been canceled because organizers did not receive enough registrations to hold the event, The Chamber of the Northern Poconos announced….
Wildfire Smoke from Canada Brings Air Quality Concerns Across New York
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada is expected to create hazy skies and periods of unhealthy air quality across New York through Thursday, prompting state officials to urge residents to take precautions….
Ulster County Legislature Passes Resolution in Support of the Ulster County For Fair Taxes Act
KINGSTON, NY – On Tuesday night, in a packed legislative session, the Ulster County Legislature voted 15- 8 on a resolution supporting the Ulster County for Fair Taxes Act. 47 Ulster County…
Sullivan County Loses 1,000 Hospitality Jobs Over 4 Years
Sullivan County’s hospitality and leisure industry has plummeted by about 1,000 jobs in the past four years. Sullivan County Commissioner of Community Resources Laura Quigley said that the hospitality industry faced the…