A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding for child care and social services, a move that local leaders say could have…
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State of the State 2026: What to Watch as Hochul Takes the Stage
As Governor Kathy Hochul prepares to deliver her 2026 State of the State address Tuesday at 1 p.m., attention in Albany is focused on affordability, public safety, and how New York responds…
Key of Q Chorus Marks 10 Years With Winter Concert “It’s About Time”
The Hudson Valley’s LGBTQ+ and Allied a cappella chorus Key of Q is celebrating a milestone this winter: 10 years of making music and fostering community. The group’s new concert, “It’s About…
New Federal Dietary Guidelines 2026: Ulster County Health Director Explains What They Mean for Your Diet
The federal government recently released updated national dietary guidelines that emphasize whole, minimally processed foods, an inverted food pyramid highlighting proteins, healthy fats, and vegetables, and a reduction in added sugar. The…
New York Advocates Urge Hochul to Tackle Rising Energy Bills in State of the State
New York energy advocates are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to make affordability a top priority in her State of the State address, amid soaring energy costs. Gas prices are projected to more…
NY Advocates Eye a Chance to Limit Police Cooperation with ICE Statewide
Albany lawmakers said they have new momentum to pass long-proposed legislation that would restrict state and local police from helping with immigration enforcement as demonstrations take place in New York and nationwide…
Anti-War Activists Rally in Newburgh Against U.S. Attacks on Venezuela
Several dozen protestors gathered on the corner of Broadway and Liberty Street in Newburgh on Sunday to push back against U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. Days after the U.S. seized Venezuelan leader…
Winter Bald Eagle Watching Returns to the Upper Delaware River
Traci Vennie peers through her spotting scope towards the icy Upper Delaware River, searching for bald eagles near the river access point outside the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. “I just…
Proposed ICE Processing Warehouse in Orange County Raises Local Concerns
A proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Chester, NY, is drawing sharp reactions from local officials and residents, as details emerge about a national plan to speed up immigrant…