As the holiday season gets underway with Thanksgiving, many families are still feeling the ripple effects of the recent federal shutdown—everything from cuts to SNAP to uncertainty around HEAP. For a lot…
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Zipper Junction Project Brings Holiday Joy to Hundreds of Local Children
Since 2017, the Zipper Junction Project’s Holiday Toy Drive has been more than just a gift-giving program—it’s become a lifeline for families across Wayne and Pike counties. Each year, it delivers toys,…
$2.6M Secured for South Fallsburg, Margaretville Health and Fire Projects
Congressman Josh Riley, along with U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, secured $2.634 million in federal funding for critical fire safety and rural health projects in Upstate New York. Riley announced…
Local Nonprofit Provides Holiday Support for Hospitality Workers Facing Food Insecurity
Local organizations are stepping up this holiday season to support families in need through food banks, meal distributions, groceries, warming centers, and community donation drives. Among them, a Pocono Mountains nonprofit is…
NY Talks Over Tesla Buffalo Plant Sputter in ‘Fits and Starts’
The state-owned Tesla factory in Buffalo is once again in flux. The electric automaker, which is behind on its job requirements, has been renegotiating its lease with state officials for the last…
Ulster County Honors 22 Students with Inaugural Sojourner Truth Awards
KINGSTON, N.Y. (Nov. 22, 2025) — Ulster County celebrated its first-ever Sojourner Truth Awards on Saturday, recognizing 22 high school students for their courage, resilience, leadership, and community advocacy. The ceremony, held…
Monticello Man Sentenced to 33 Years to Life for Murder
Jonte Wunner, 27, was sentenced Thursday to 33 years to life in state prison for the 2024 killing of Jose Rodriguez. Wunner was convicted of Murder in the Second Degree, Concealment of…
Free Community Thanksgiving Lunch Returns to Narrowsburg at Blue Fox Motel
For the second year in a row, Blue Fox Motel and Tusten Social will host a free Community Thanksgiving Lunch in Narrowsburg, offering neighbors a chance to gather, share a traditional meal,…
Sullivan County Chamber CEO Ashley Leavitt Resigns; Board Launches Search for New Leader
MONTICELLO, N.Y. (Nov. 21, 2025) — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that President and CEO Ashley Leavitt has resigned from her position for personal reasons. In a statement, the…