A lawmaker is pushing the state to hit the brakes on signing a new tentative agreement with Tesla to operate a major state-owned factory it leases in Western New York. Assemblymember Pat…
Author: Tim Bruno
Celebrating National Poetry Month with Multi-Sensory Event
Delaware Valley Arts Alliance marks the start of National Poetry Month with a multi-sensory poetry happening, presented by Eric Baylin. Expect readings, musical accompaniments, improvisational multi-media collaborations from Matt Carpenter, Kazzrie Jaxen…
‘Hands Off’ Anti-Trump Protests Planned for April 5 Nationally and Locally
Nationwide protests are planned for Saturday, April 5, against President Donald Trump and his administration. The protests, which have been dubbed “Hands Off! A National Day of Action,” are centered around the…
Sullivan County Schools Tackle Vaping Epidemic with CATCH My Breath
Over 200 teachers, public health professionals, and community partners in Sullivan County are now equipped to deliver the CATCH My Breath program to youth, thanks to recent training efforts by Sullivan 180….
Ulster County Signs Order Protecting Transgender Community
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger signed an Executive Order on March 31, reaffirming the county’s commitment to protecting transgender individuals from discrimination. The order was signed to coincide with International Transgender Day…
Sullivan County Announces Annual LitterPluck
Monticello, NY – Sullivan County residents are invited to participate in the annual Roadside & Trail Litter Pluck, taking place from April 1 to October 31, 2025. During this period, the County…
The Push for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Other Labor Priorities in the State Budget
New York state lawmakers and labor advocates are hoping to include the work opportunity tax credit in the final state budget. This is a tax credit that would essentially be given to…
State Lawmakers Face Deadline to Settle $252 Billion Budget Amidst Policy Disputes
Albany, NY – As the clock ticks down to an April 1 deadline, New York state lawmakers are in a race against time to settle a proposed $252 billion budget. Tensions are…
New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate Faces Financial and Legislative Challenges
Electric school buses cost around $400,000 each, plus charging infrastructure — a high price tag for many New York school districts working to meet the state’s deadline to electrify all their buses…