New York residents began receiving full monthly benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November, even as the federal government shutdown continues to cast doubt over future payments. Here’s what…
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Hunters Across New York Donating Venison to Help Fight Hunger
As food insecurity rises across New York, hunters are stepping up to help their communities through a long-running venison donation program coordinated by Feeding New York State. The program, now in its…
Gov. Hochul OKs Key Permit for Trump-Favored Gas Pipeline
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration approved a key water-quality permit Friday for a proposed natural-gas pipeline off the New York City coast, reversing the state’s previous denials amid public and private pressure from…
Big Sky Productions Brings “Dear Folks” to the Stage for Veterans Day
As Veterans Day approaches, Big Sky Productions is honoring those who served through an intimate, heartfelt performance titled Shorts & Sweets Honoring Veterans: Dear Folks. The program combines live readings of letters…
Pike County Lights Landmarks Green in Support of Veterans
MILFORD, Pa. — In honor of Veterans Day, Pike County will illuminate its buildings green throughout November as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a national initiative that raises awareness of…
Advocates Say Opioid Settlement Funds in New York Are Still Too Slow to Arrive – and Hard to Track
This is the second story from Health on the Margins, a limited investigative series exploring the Catskills region’s fragile healthcare systems. The year was 1996. Nintendo 64 debuted its video games…
Sullivan County DA Launches New Countywide Interagency Effort to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty is spearheading a new countywide effort to combat the opioid epidemic, joining forces with the Village of Liberty Police Department and nonprofit Hope Not Handcuffs….
“We Shall Not Be Moved:” Sullivan County Rally and Caravan Stand in Solidarity with Immigrants
It’s a windy day in South Fallsburg, New York. People are getting away from the cold in the upper room at the Spark Center, formerly St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in South Fallsburg….
Two Men Arrested in Mamakating After Stolen Car, Weapons Found
New York State troopers arrested two men early Wednesday after a stolen vehicle and weapons were recovered in the Town of Mamakating. At approximately 11:13 p.m. on Nov. 4, troopers responded to…