An alcohol-only diet would likely confuse most species, but new research indicates that hornets can survive—seemingly without any negative effects—on a diet consisting solely of an 80 percent ethanol sugar solution. Joe…
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Governor Hochul Declares Drought Warning; New York City Halts $2B Aqueduct Repair
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide drought watch and elevated 15 counties to drought warning status on Tuesday due to a continued shortage of rainfall and declining levels of streamflow and groundwater. The…
New Court Fight Erupts Over Pennsylvania’s Ballot Dating Requirement Ahead of Key Recount
This story originally appeared at Votebeat in partnership with Spotlight PA. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s…
NY Focus: Will Hochul Fight Trump’s Plan for ‘Mass Deportations’?
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. ELECTIONS · November 12, 2024 Will Hochul Fight Trump’s…
Orange County Honors First Responders and Community Leaders
At a ceremony earlier this month, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus presented the Meritorious Service Awards to local first responders and community leaders. The honorees were recognized for their outstanding achievements and…
Fire Danger Watch for Hudson Valley, Catskills
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Weather Watch for portions of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Fire Danger Rating Area (FDRA) from 7 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday….
Brace Yourself: Journalist Nina Burleigh on Trump’s Cabinet Picks, Day One in Office
Nina Burleigh is an award winning journalist and author, most recently, of the novel Zero Visibility Possible. She’s also a contributing editor at The New Republic and has written this week’s cover…
Sullivan County Proposed Tentative Budget For 2025
Earlier this month, Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek released a proposed tentative budget for 2025. The plan features funding for infrastructure, housing and youth programs, while avoiding layoffs and program cuts. Radio…