Local News

New York’s New Cannabis Executive Director Outlines Path Forward After Rocky Rollout

John Kagia is stepping into one of the most closely watched roles in New York government at a critical moment for the state’s legal cannabis industry...

Meet 2 of the 1 million Independent PA Voters Shut Out of Next Month’s Primary

In many Pennsylvania districts, the primary is the race that really determines who will win a seat. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan...

Sullivan County Sees Major Decline in Newborns Dependent on Opioids

New York’s state health department data shows major progress for Sullivan County in its fight against the opioid crisis, with a sharp decline in...

Reporters Corner: Rockland School Budget With Cuts Heads to Vote

The Rockland Central School District has adopted a proposed $33.9 million budget that will go before voters on May 19, marking a key moment for the...

Local Culture

Science Stories with Joe Johnson: Space Fungi, Neanderthal Elephant Hunts and Why Most Humans Are Right-Handed

This week’s Science Stories with resident science contributor Joe Johnson highlights new research that spans outer space, ancient hunting grounds and...

Alex Prizgintas Redefines Opera Experience with Technology

Cellist and historian Alex Prizgintas is bringing a genre-blending program to Sullivan County that aims to expand what audiences expect from opera —...

Liberty Schools Earn National Music Education Honor for Seventh Straight Year

Liberty Central School District has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, an...