New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a tax cut, larger subsidies for child care, and a new grant to certain families after the births of their children — part of a plan…
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New Roscoe-Manor School Board Election Scheduled for February 13
Nearly 50 residents attended a meeting on Thursday to hear Roscoe/Manor School Superintendent John Evans address their concerns and answer questions about the newly formed school district. The district is facing several…
From Politics to Preserves: Silda Wall Spitzer’s Sweet Transition
On the latest episode of Kaatscast, Brett Barry interviews Silda Wall Spitzer, the former First Lady of New York, about her new endeavor: a gourmet jam business. Spitzer shares memories of…
Local Creatives Combatting Climate Change Through Art
As Los Angeles endures devastating wildfires, many are left grappling with the harsh reality of a climate crisis that seems to be worsening by the day. Amidst the destruction, one local creative…
Moving Toward Health: How Fitness Challenges Can Jumpstart Your Health Journey
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…
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…
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,…