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Pike County Dog Licenses for 2026 Now Available
MILFORD, PA — Pike County residents can now purchase their 2026 dog licenses at the Pike County Treasurer’s Office, officials said. By law, all dogs must be licensed by Jan. 1 of…
New York Attorney General Investigates Off-Duty Monticello PD Officer Who Struck and Killed a Man
New York Attorney General Letitia James has opened an investigation into an incident involving a man who was struck and killed by an off-duty Monticello Village Police Department (MVPD) officer. The New…
Advocates warn millions could face higher premiums if ACA tax credits expire
Enhanced ACA tax credits set to expire, advocates warn of “life-or-death” impact Enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that keep health insurance affordable for millions of Americans are set to expire…
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Ulster County Legislature Approves 2026 Budget, Maintains Flat Property Taxes
KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Ulster County Legislature voted Wednesday to approve the 2026 Executive Budget, advancing County Executive Jen Metzger’s proposals to tackle food and housing insecurity, bolster emergency medical services, enhance…
Security Guard Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Man Inside Newburgh Hospital; Bystander Wounded
An unidentified security guard responded to a threat at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, New York, on November 13. According to a statement from the city of Newburgh’s police department,…
People’s Campaign for Parole Justice Works to Free Seniors In New York Prisons and Jails
This past Monday, advocates for prison reform gathered in Newburgh with a rallying cry – Parole Justice for Seniors Now. The rally, hosted by the The People’s Campaign for Parole Justice, was…
USCIS Cancels Naturalization Ceremonies in Ulster, Dutchess and Putnam Counties
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has canceled December naturalization ceremonies in Ulster, Dutchess and Putnam counties, telling local officials there were not enough candidates ready to take the oath of citizenship —…