A Special Meeting of the Legislature has been called for Thursday, February 19, 2026 a 11:00am in the Legislative Hearing Room, 100 North Street, Monticello, NY. The purpose of the meeting is…
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Why New Yorkers Are Paying More for Gas Even as They Use Less
As a cold snap grips the region, many households are bracing for higher gas bills—even if they’re doing everything they can to conserve. A recent analysis shows that the culprit isn’t higher…
Loose Rules Let State Police Hand Out Lax Penalties for Serious Misconduct
New York State troopers used the badge to settle personal scores and elicit favors. Still, they remained on the job, an investigation found. By Sammy Sussman Sammy Sussman pored over thousands of…
Ulster County Board of Elections Reminds Voters of Party Enrollment Deadline, DMV Outage
The Ulster County Board of Elections is reminding voters that the deadline to change party enrollment is Saturday, February 14, 2026, and is warning that a scheduled New York State Department of…
Dance All Afternoon, Be Home for Dinner: Daytime Disco Hits the Catskills
A new dance party is flipping the nightclub model on its head — no alcohol, no late nights, and no pressure to be “cool.” It’s called Daytime Disco, a sober, midday dance…
Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland Launches Following Merger Approval
MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — A new regional philanthropic organization is officially up and running after New York State regulators approved the merger of two longtime Hudson Valley nonprofits. The New York State Attorney…
Ulster County Opens 24/7 Crisis Support Center
Ulster County has opened a new, around-the-clock crisis support center in Kingston, expanding access to immediate behavioral health and substance use services for residents of all ages. County Executive Jen Metzger announced…
Meet Sullivan County’s New Treasurer, Kathleen Lara
Sullivan County has a new person overseeing its finances, but for Kathleen Lara, the job feels like a continuation of work she’s been doing for years. Lara was elected County Treasurer in…
Big Tech’s Quiet Role in Hochul’s Auto Insurance Push Raises Questions
Gov. Kathy Hochul says her proposal to cut auto insurance rates is about affordability — cracking down on fraud and easing costs for New Yorkers. But new reporting suggests powerful corporate interests,…