The Metropolitan Opera’s live HD simulcasts are back at SUNY Sullivan’s Seelig Theater this Saturday, kicking off the 2025-26 season with Puccini’s beloved La Bohème. La Bohème, the passionate, timeless, and indelible…
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New York Health Foundation Pledges $1M to Feed Families Amid SNAP Crisis
As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans face food insecurity. In New York, 3 million people risk going hungry after SNAP food assistance was delayed and partially funded. The…
Jared’s Law Aims to Curb Underage Drinking, Hold Adults Accountable in Sullivan County
Underage drinking and drug use remain a serious threat in local communities, and officials say Jared’s Law is putting more responsibility directly on adults. The county’s social host law — named for…
Peter Cooney: Milford Borough Councilman Runs for Mayor on Local Focus and Public Safety
Milford Borough Council member Peter Cooney is seeking to become the next mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania, emphasizing his experience in local government and his focus on community safety. Cooney, who has served…
Joel Sierra: “Time for Change” Candidate Challenges Longtime Middletown Mayor
Orange County legislator and former firefighter Joel Sierra says it’s time for new leadership in Middletown. Running under the “Time for Change” line, Sierra is challenging incumbent Mayor Joseph DeStefano, who has…
Stoeckeler Seeks “New Energy” in Wawarsing Supervisor Race
Democratic Town Councilman Joseph Stoeckeler is challenging Republican and Conservative incumbent Terry Houck for Wawarsing Supervisor, calling for “new energy and creative solutions” to tackle housing, jobs, and growth. Stoeckeler, who works…
NY Lawmakers Call on Gov. Hochul to Cover SNAP Food Benefits with Surplus Funds
New York state lawmakers from across the political spectrum said Gov. Kathy Hochul should be prepared to pick up the full tab for food assistance benefits that are in limbo due to…
Connor Garvey and Shanna in a Dress Bring Heart and Humor to The Cooperage
One brings awe and stories from the natural world; the other brings jokes about death and a refusal to wear pants. Together, Connor Garvey and Shanna in a Dress promise a River…
Election 2025: Write-in Candidates Offer Voters Another Choice — and a Challenge
As voters head to the polls Tuesday, some may be thinking beyond the names printed on their ballots. Write-in candidates — those whose names must be physically written in by voters…