The Sullivan County Human Rights Commission has reported numerous allegations of racial discrimination and harassment during its annual report to the county legislature. In the last two months, Human Rights Commission’s (HRC)…
Author: Kimberly Izar
PharmaCann to Close Orange County Plant, Lay Off 130 Workers
HAMPTONBURGH, N.Y. – PharmaCann, one of the country’s largest commercial cannabis cultivators, will permanently close its Orange County facility in Hamptonburgh, according to a New York state layoff notice. According to a…
Liberty CSD $72 Million Proposed School Budget Approved, Heads to Voters
LIBERTY, N.Y. – The Liberty Central School District Board of Education approved a $72 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The proposed budget includes no tax levy increase. The latest budget…
After Frost Crop Loss, NY’s Apple Farmers Say Agriculture is a Growing ‘Gamble’
Brett Budde looks out into a vast field of apple trees in Mountaindale, New York. His farm, Majestic Farm, grows all sorts of apple varieties: Crimson Crisps, Pristines, and his favorite, the…
Orange County Legislature Fails to Pass Gas Sales Tax Cap
The Orange County legislature failed to pass a measure on Tuesday that would have implemented a county gas sales tax cap.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Calls Medical Neglect Allegations Inside Jail ‘Rumors’
GOSHEN, N.Y. – Immigration and human rights advocates have long alleged medical neglect and inhumane treatment of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Orange County Jail. At a…
Sullivan County Sees Major Decline in Newborns Dependent on Opioids
New York’s state health department data shows major progress for Sullivan County in its fight against the opioid crisis, with a sharp decline in newborns dependent on opioids in the county. According…
Orange County Joins Neighboring Counties to Push for Gas Sales Tax Cap
Orange County could be the next county in the Hudson Valley to implement a gas sales tax cap. Legislators unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday to cap the county’s sales tax to…
Falling ICE Arrests Do Little to Ease Fear Among NY Farmworkers, Advocates Warn
While some recent federal data shows that national arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have slowed down, advocates say the fear of deportation has left a lasting impact on immigrant…