Thompson Councilman Scott Mace is running again for Town Supervisor, facing incumbent Bill Reiber Jr. in a rematch this November. Mace, a longtime board member and pharmacist, said his campaign focuses on saving money, improving communication, and fixing…
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Damascus EMS Report Increase in Emergency Calls as Volunteer Pool Shrinks, Medicaid Reimbursement Threats
Inside the large white ambulance, there’s a radio system, oxygen tanks, and other life-saving equipment. It’s one of two medical vehicles that Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corps uses to serve people in case…
Middletown Redirects Federal Funds for Emergency SNAP Relief Amid Government Shutdown: How to Apply
Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano opened applications on Wednesday for an emergency food relief program for people receiving SNAP benefits as the federal government enters its fifth week of its shutdown. DeStefano says…
Sullivan County Budget Proposal Cites Sales Tax Drop, Inflation in 9.1% Tax Hike
Sullivan County is proposing a 2026 budget that avoids program cuts but seeks a 9.1% increase in property taxes, driven largely by a slowdown in sales tax collections and inflationary cost pressures….
League of Women Voters Fights DOJ Bid for New York Voter Data
The League of Women Voters of New York State, joined by the Campaign Legal Center and the Brennan Center for Justice, has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought…
NYU Dentistry Clinic Brings Critical Dental Care to People with Disabilities at Center for Discovery
For children and young adults with disabilities, routine dental care can be nearly impossible to access. Families often face long waits, providers who don’t accept their insurance, and a lack of…
District Attorney Conaty Denies Political Influence in Prosecution Decisions
By BRIAN P. CONATY District Attorney Brian Conaty issued the following statement in response to the recent news podcast posted by WJFF Radio on October 25, 2025, suggesting that prosecutorial decisions by…
Update: Undetected Gun at Sullivan County Jail Raises Questions About Oversight
Update October 29, 2025: Since this story was first published, Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff appeared on The Local Edition to address a Times Union report about an incident in which an…
Sustainable Development on the Slopes: Explaining New York’s First Ballot Question
The New York State Elections are now one week away. From the potentially historic mayoral race in New York City to statewide ballot measures, the environment and preservation of the land are…