The Catskill Mountains have long been a proving ground for East Coast skiers. A new documentary, Queen of the Catskills, tells that story through one woman’s deeply personal journey into the…
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Ahead of MLK Day, Sullivan County Students Answer Dr. King’s Call to Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t officially observed until January 19, but in Sullivan County, the work of honoring Dr. King’s legacy is already underway. Later this week, high school students from…
Pike County to Update Property Assessments — But 2027 Taxes Won’t Change
MILFORD, PA — Starting in 2027, Pike County will adjust the way it calculates property assessments, moving the predetermined assessment ratio from 25% to 100% of the 1994 base value. The change…
New York Farm Bureau Says No More ‘Sewage Sludge’ Used as Fertilizer Unless Tested, Cleared of PFAS
The New York Farm Bureau changed its policy position on the practice of landspreading. Landpreading uses biosolids—also called sewage sludge—as a type of fertilizer that is used on crops. The organization said…
Albany’s Full Plate: Taxes, Immigration (and Maybe More Wine)
State lawmakers say they will weigh expanding access to child care when they reconvene in Albany this week, contending with a centerpiece of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s agenda that comes…
Wegmans Using Facial Recognition Technology in ‘A Small Fraction’ of Stores Across Multiple States
Wegmans is responding to reports about the use of facial recognition cameras in some of its stores, saying it has been deployed across a handful of states to identify people “previously flagged…
What to Know as New York Experiences Its Most Intense Flu Season on Record
New York is experiencing its most intense flu season on record, with hospitalizations jumping 24% in a single week, according to state health officials. The spike comes as flu activity remains…
Rep. Riley Reflects on 2025, Previews 2026 Plans
It’s been a challenging year for many rural New Yorkers – from high utility bills to frozen USDA funding to SNAP benefit delays.
Ulster County Unveils Interactive 2025 Community Health Assessment
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County residents can now explore local health trends down to the ZIP-code level, as the Ulster County Department of Health releases its 2025 Community Health Assessment in a…