The Rockland Central School District Board of Education has appointed Keith Lewis as interim superintendent, the board announced during its Nov. 18 meeting. Lewis will assume the role on Monday, Dec. 1,…
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Siena Poll: Hochul Maintains Early Lead Over Stefanik; Delgado Struggles
New York’s gubernatorial election isn’t until November 2026, but the race is already starting to shape up. We’re beginning to get our first idea of how New Yorkers across the state are…
Mike Edison Brings Gospel from the Garage Back to Barryville for a High-Energy Benefit Concert
The Second Annual Gospel from the Garage concert returns this Saturday at 4 PM, bringing century-old spirituals, folk blues, protest songs, and electrified originals to the Riverside United Methodist Church in Barryville….
SPOTLIGHT PA: $50.1B Budget That Ends Impasse Sends $565M to Needy Schools, Makes Key Climate Concession
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG…
Ulster County and Ukraine’s Chernivtsi Region Launch First ‘Sister Community’ Agriculture Exchange
Ulster County and Ukraine’s Chernivtsi Region are breaking new ground — virtually. On Wednesday, officials and farmers from both regions held their first “Sister Community” forum focused on agriculture, marking the start…
Warming Centers Open for the Season in Sullivan County
Monticello, N.Y. – Sullivan County’s warming centers in Liberty and Monticello will open Friday, Nov. 21, providing overnight shelter for anyone in need through mid-April 2026. The centers are located at: United…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson: Fossil Dinosaurs with Hooves, Time-Telling Bees, and Rock-Paper-Scissors
From 66 million-year-old dinosaur “mummies” to bees that can tell time—and even the hidden psychology in rock-paper-scissors, Joe Johnson breaks down the latest discoveries that are as fascinating as they are…
From Cult Films to Folk Rock: Thomas Waites and His Band Heartbreak Waites Hit The Colony
Thomas G. Waites first made his mark as a young actor in cult classics like “The Warriors” and “John Carpenter’s The Thing,” earning early recognition for his intensity and screen presence. A…
Largest $2.9M Medicaid Fraud in Orange County Comes as Healthcare Scams Grow, DA Says
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced in October that the county prosecuted the largest Medicaid fraud scheme ever prosecuted by the Orange County DA’s…