Ellenville, NY — A new hub for wellness, creativity, and community is opening in Ellenville this week. Juniper, co-founded by Adrian DiMatteo and Cassie Luzenski, is a cultural and wellness center offering…
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New York’s Citizens’ Preparedness Corps Teaches Residents How to Weather Any Storm
After Superstorm Sandy, New York launched the Citizens’ Preparedness Corps (CPC) to teach residents how to handle emergencies—from storms and floods to power outages. Maria Pfegel of the program says: “Most people believe they’re more…
Local Immigration Advocates Say Hochul’s ICE Proposal Falls Short, Push for “New York for All” Act
New York Governor Kathy Hochul last Friday proposed legislation aimed at limiting local law enforcement’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Her proposal would ban counties and cities from entering…
New York Expands Electricity Discount Program
Monticello, N.Y. — New York State has launched a new pilot program aimed at helping more residents afford their utility bills. In mid-January, the state announced the Enhanced Energy Affordability Program, or…
Northwell Health Opens Primary and Immediate Care Center in Pike County
Northwell Health – New York state’s largest healthcare system – has expanded into Pennsylvania, starting with a primary care and immediate care center in Dingmans Ferry. Pike County has long been considered…
NY FOCUS: Hochul Proposed Banning ICE Collaboration Contracts. Here’s What You Need to Know.
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. CRIMINAL JUSTICE · January 31, 2026 Hochul Proposed Banning…
Village of Liberty Police Department Completes Community-Focused Renovation with Sullivan 180 Grant
Liberty, N.Y. — The Village of Liberty Police Department has completed a year-long building transformation aimed at making the department more welcoming, visible, and connected to the community it serves. The work…
At SUNY Sullivan, High School Students Get a Head Start on College — and Confidence
For some students, college can feel distant — something to think about later, after graduation, after adulthood begins. At SUNY Sullivan, a growing program is trying to change that by bringing college…
Spotlight PA: The Cost of Housing in PA is Too Damn High. Here’s What Shapiro Will Need to Overcome to Fix it.
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…