Cellist and historian Alex Prizgintas is bringing a genre-blending program to Sullivan County that aims to expand what audiences expect from opera — and from the cello itself. “A Night at the…
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‘Turf Battle:’ New York Joins Fight to Regulate Prediction Markets
By Jimmy Vielkind | New York Public News Network New York is joining the battle between the federal government and states over who will regulate increasingly popular prediction marketplaces like Kalshi. State…
Afghan Refugee, Bard Student Released from ICE Custody After Months-Long Detention
An Afghan refugee and Bard College student who was detained by federal immigration authorities after an asylum interview last fall has been released from ICE custody following a months-long legal and advocacy…
Liberty Schools Earn National Music Education Honor for Seventh Straight Year
Liberty Central School District has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, an honor awarded by the NAMM Foundation. The designation recognizes…
From Snakes to Sustainability, PEEC’s Earth Day Festival Brings Nature Up Close
Families looking to celebrate Earth Day can head to the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) this weekend, where hands-on activities, live animal encounters and sustainability-focused exhibits aim to connect visitors with nature…
NY FOCUS: New Yorkers Arrested by ICE Are Choosing Departure Over Indefinite Detention
Twenty-two percent of people arrested by ICE in New York state during Trump’s second term have left the country voluntarily — up from less than 1 percent under Biden. This story…
Arrests Made in Liberty’s Recent Car Theft Spree
The Village of Liberty Police Department has arrested two men following a multi-week investigation into a series of vehicle thefts in the village, authorities said. Adam Awny, 42, and Paul Ellis, 39,…
State of the Air Report: 1.1 Million New York Kids at Risk
A new report is raising concerns about the air millions of New Yorkers breathe — especially children. The American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report finds more than 1.1 million…
What to Know as Medicare Beneficiaries Transition to New ID Cards
More than 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries nationwide are being issued new identification cards with new account numbers following a data security incident, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Officials…