It’s tick season and tick safety is important as ever. About 50,000 cases of tick-borne illnesses are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention every year. Lyme, the most prevalent…
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Tragic Day in Delaware County: Fatal Plane Crash in Masonville and Deadly Storm at Campground
Plane Crash in Masonville On Sunday June 30, 2024, around 2:00 p.m., the New York State Police responded to a potential plane crash near Lake Cecil Road in Masonville. A multi-agency search…
Documentary Detailing the History of Cannabis Screening at Narrowsburg Union
Cannabis has been cultivated around the world for centuries; however, the plant has been politicized and stigmatized in the US for the last 100 years. In 1970, a young lawyer named Frank…
Delaware River Drowning Stresses Importance of Water Safety
A South Jersey man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water Gap in Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday. About four hours after going missing, divers…
Firework Safety Tips for the Upcoming July 4th Holiday
4th of July Weekend Typically Sees a Rise in Firework-Related Injuries; Attend Public Fireworks Displays To Avoid Injury or Unwanted Fires and Prioritize Fire Safety if Handling Legal Sparkling Devices Governor Kathy…
New York Supreme Court Upholds Right of Local Foie Gras Farms to Sell the Duck Delicacy in NYC
In a legal victory for upstate New York duck farmers, the New York Supreme Court in Albany has ruled against New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras, meaning that…
Craft Cannabis: Grassroots Group Gets Funding for Regenerative Growing in Ulster County
New York Small Farma is a community of farmers and supporters that advocates for socially just, regenerative, and economically inclusive cannabis laws, policies, and regulations in New York State. The group recently…
Monticello Is Transitioning to Electric School Buses. Will It Get There on Time?
In March, Monticello Central School District received a new electric school bus. It’s the first zero-emission bus in the district’s fleet of over 50 vehicles, which otherwise runs on diesel, gas and…
Wayne Tomorrow Transportation Task Force Launches Route 6 Shuttle Survey
HONESDALE – The Wayne Tomorrow! Transportation Task Force has been charged with identifying the changing needs and challenges of transportation for the residents of Wayne County, and they need your help….