High-speed internet may soon be coming to your home or small business if you live in Sullivan County. On Thursday, Sullivan County kicked off a $30 million broadband project under New York…
Author: Kimberly Izar
As Opioid Overdoses Decline in Sullivan County, Officials Warn Fight is Far From Over
Dorothy Sanchez will never forget the day her son, Jonathan, died from an overdose last September. He was 33 years old. Sanchez is one of more than 25 community members who…
New Paltz Pride Coalition Hosts Janis Ian Documentary for Pride Month
The New Paltz Pride Coalition co-hosted a special documentary honoring singer-songwriter Janis Ian’s life at the Rosendale Theatre on June 11 as part of their lineup of Pride Month events. The documentary, Janis…
Judge Temporarily Blocks Effort to Cut Delaware Valley Job Corps: “You Can’t Close This Down in 30 Days”
The U.S. District Court for New York’s Southern District temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s effort to suspend Job Corps centers on June 4. The pause would have included pausing operations at seven…
Future of Sullivan County’s Trash in Limbo
At the Sullivan County Transfer Station in Monticello, dozens of trucks drive in and out of Landfill Drive to unload tons of trash. Inside the main warehouse, garbage bags, construction debris, and…
A SUNY Graduate’s Journey: From Overcoming Addiction to Serving Others
Graduation season is upon us, and every graduate has their own story of why they wanted to pursue their education. For Sullivan County resident, June Hanley, her story began more than 20…
Catskills Community Land Trust: Building Affordable Housing in the Town of Rockland
Imagine an affordable rental home constructed with local timber, local workforce, and with cutting edge green technology – built by and for the community. That is what the Catskills Community Land Trust…
Queer Soup Night Brings Comfort and Community to the Hudson Valley
There’s something about soup that is so comforting. Every culture has its own variation of soup and for many, the dish invokes memories of community, family, and care. At Harana Market in…
County Leaders Warn House Budget Bill Could Devastate NY’s Healthcare System
County leaders across New York State came together on May 21 to address the devastating toll the proposed House budget reconciliation bill could have on New Yorkers. During a press conference organized…