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The Pike County Office of Community Planning is updating the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to increase resiliance to disasters. Public An online Mitigation Survey allows the community to contribute to the…

Watch For and Report Giant Hogweed This Summer Giant hogweed plants are now blooming across many parts of the state, making it a prime time to spot this harmful invasive. Giant hogweed…

Over the last school year, Cross County Reading Challenge resulted in 10,070 books read. As students finished independently reading a book, school librarians asked them to go online and enter the book…

Two large stream restoration projects are set to begin in Silver Hollow near Chichester, NY carried out by the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP). The projects aim to restore segments of…

The Catskills Visitor Center (CVC) has returned to summer hours and is now open seven days a week, 9:30am – 4pm. While the building is closed for renovations, visitors may come and…

Volunteers are critical to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley’s ability to get healthy food to vulnerable populations.  Donations come to the Food Bank in all forms and often need to…

The SAVE Lives Act, signed into law on March 25th, authorizes Veterans Health Administration facilities to take several important new steps, including Administering COVID-19 vaccinations to ALL Veterans, regardless of whether the…

Qualifying renters in Pike County who have experienced hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to help with rent and utility costs. Visit…