Joe Johnson is a former Port Jervis Science Teacher and Radio Catskill Volunteer. He joins us to share some science stories that caught his eye this week, including scientists decoding the secret…
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SPOTLIGHT PA: Lawsuit, Records Requests Signal ACLU Effort To Target ‘Notice And Cure’ Policies For Mail Ballots With Errors
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. The ACLU of Pennsylvania…
Concerned Citizens Create Art to Preserve Skinners Falls Bridge
The Skinners Falls Bridge crosses the Upper Delaware River, connecting the communities of Milanville, PA, and Skinners Falls, NY. The 470-foot long historic bridge been closed since October 2019 when an inspection…
Double School Bus Crash in Jeffersonville
A tragic accident involving two school vehicles occurred at 8:28 a.m. Monday, May 20, near Smith Farm on State Route 52 in Jeffersonville, NY. A minivan carrying two children crossed the double…
Public Invited to NYC DEP Meeting in Hancock About Upcoming Delaware Aqueduct Shutdown
The shutdown to repair the Delaware Aqueduct is set for Oct. 1, and scheduled to be completed by June 1, 2025. The twice-postponed project seeks to repair a minor leak near Warwarsing…
Foster Care Awareness Month: How Sullivan County Supports Children and Families
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about foster care issues and recognize the vital contributions of foster parents, family members, child welfare professionals, mentors, policymakers, and…
Mental Health Awareness Month: Sarai Manuel – Breaking Down Barriers in Mental Health Stigma
Sarai Manuel from Astor Services, a leader in addressing mental health, child welfare, and early childhood development in Mid Hudson Valley and the Bronx. Mental Health Awareness Month provides a crucial opportunity…
Audio Postcard: Trout Release Day in Jeffersonville
Local students released several hundred trout fingerlings into Callicoon Creek in Jeffersonville on May 16 as part of the Trout in the Classroom project. The Trout in the Classroom program brings science…
Celebrating Dandelions, the Perennially Maligned Perennials
Dandelion is a short-lived perennial that will grow just about anywhere, regardless of soil conditions. Though commonly dismissed as a weed, the dandelion is beneficial to soil health, honeybees, and people. Kaya…