Fitness challenges—those 30-day programs that promise quick results—have often been met with skepticism in the health and wellness world. Maggi FItzpatrick is the Health and Wellness columnist for The Sullivan County Democrat…
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Tips to Boost Well-Being in the New Year
Are you ready for 2025? As we step into the new year, prioritizing brain health and emotional well-being is more important than ever. Experts are continuously uncovering how various lifestyle changes can…
Fire Erupts at Nevele Hotel in Ellenville
A fire broke out at the historic Nevele Hotel in Ellenville, NY, on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025. Firefighters from multiple local departments quickly responded, containing the blaze to the main lobby…
Meet The New DRBC Executive Director
Kristen Bowman Kavanagh officially took on her new role as executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission on December 1, 2024, following a five-year tenure as the organization’s deputy director. Kavanagh…
A Closer Look at Gov. Hochul’s Affordable Child Care Proposals
As she prepares for her fourth State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul has been promoting what she calls an “affordability agenda.” Three components of that agenda involve child care. From…
Local LEGO Lovers Uniting in Eldred
Here are some facts about LEGO, the iconic plastic brick toys: LEGO’s founder, Ole Kirk Christiansen, created the name “LEGO” from taking the first two letters of the Danish words LEG GODT,…
Riley Addresses His Vote for Bill That Would Detain Illegal Immigrants for Non-Violent Crimes
New Congressman Josh Riley of New York’s 19th district was just sworn in last Friday after defeating one-term Republican Marc Molinaro in November, but he’s already waded into the contentious issue of…
PennDOT Defends Decision to Demolish Skinners Falls Bridge
As the Skinners Falls Bridge faces imminent demolition, there is growing debate over the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) handling of the situation. While local advocates and cultural resource agencies have…
Community Celebration and Concern for Endangered Skinners Falls Bridge
Community members along the Delaware River are planning a celebration of the historic and endangered Skinners Falls Bridge on Sunday, January 12. In 2019, PennDOT shut down the Skinners Falls Bridge to…