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Voters Approve Merger of Livingston Manor and Roscoe School Districts
Residents of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School districts voted in favor of merging the two districts through centralization during a referendum held on Thursday. The measure was approved by a…
Bethel Woods Seeks Proposals to Memorialize Iconic Message Tree
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, is calling on artists and artisans to submit proposals for commemorative works of art in honor of the…
AAA Predicts Busiest Holiday Travel Season in Five Years
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the busiest for holiday travel. Beginning Saturday through New Year’s Day, AAA estimates a record 119 million Americans will be in planes, trains,…
2025 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge
2025 HEALTHIEST FIRE DEPARTMENT CHALLENGE Lighting the Path to Wellness [LIBERTY, NY] – Entering its third year, the Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge is set to kick off on January 1, 2025….
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson is our resident science guy and he highlights science stories that caught his eye. In this episode, Johnson brings us warnings from scientists about careless experimentation with ‘mirror life forms’…
Skinners Falls Surprise: PennDOT Announces Demolition of Historic Bridge
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation now plans to permanently destroy the standing Skinners Falls Bridge, reversing its prior stated intention of dismantling the bridge and storing its pieces for later use, according…
Kaatscast: Unveiling the Mysteries of the North American Porcupine
In the latest episode of Kaatscast, host Brett Barry delves into the fascinating world of the North American porcupine with Uldis Roze, the world’s foremost expert on this mysterious and lovable…
Gov. Hochul Vetoes Law Requiring Local Community Involvement Before Hospital Closures
New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill on Friday that would have mandated local community involvement before the closure of a hospital or specific units. The bill, which was passed by…