Jennifer Grossman, a land use and environmental attorney representing Catskill Mountainkeeper, discusses the surge in intensive development across the Catskill region. Grossman highlights the significant challenges towns and villages face in regulating…
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New York’s Fight Over Whether to Aid ICE Heats Up in Albany
As federal immigration officials boast of increased arrests across New York and the nation, a debate over whether and how local authorities should cooperate is intensifying at the New York State Capitol….
Trump Tariffs Would Hit New Yorkers’ Energy Costs First, Canadian Diplomat Warns
New Yorkers would feel the effect of tariffs on Canadian goods first in their energy prices, a top Canadian diplomat said Tuesday during a visit to Albany. Tom Clark, the Canadian consul…
DVAA’s 2025 Season Opens Saturday with Two Exhibits, 25 Artists
On Saturday, Delaware Valley Arts Alliance opens its 2025 Season with multiple artistic collaborations across a dizzying array of mediums, curated by DVAA Gallery & Grants Manager Tanner Simon. Another exhibit by…
NY FOCUS: Hochul’s Deportation Stance Sparks Fear, Confusion
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. CRIMINAL JUSTICE · February 1, 2025 Hochul’s Deportation Stance…
Yoga at The Fire Station? Some Firefighters Prioritizing Wellness to Combat Stress
Firefighting is one of the most physically and emotionally challenging professions, with responders placing themselves at risk every time they answer a call. The Firefighter Cancer Support Network reports that just the…
Local Advocate Speaks Out About Political Embrace of Anti-LGBTQ Hostility
Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential term with dozens of executive orders, many of which focus on hot-button culture war issues, from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to abortion and transgender…
Fallsburg Zoning Spark Environmental, Discrimination Concerns
Fallsburg residents voiced strong opposition to proposed zoning changes at a packed January 21 Town Board meeting. The amendments would allow higher housing density in agricultural zones, raising concerns about water, sewer…
Gov. Hochul Signs Into Law Further Protections for Doctors Providing Abortion Care
Doctors can use the name of their medical practices instead of their own when prescribing abortion pills under legislation that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Monday. The law aims…