New York is the third most expensive state for renters, a nationwide analysis shows, requiring a person making minimum wage to work the equivalent of three full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom unit at…
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Laughter, Legacy, and Latkes: Borscht Belt Festival in Ellenville This Weekend
The Borscht Belt Festival is back in downtown Ellenville for its third year, celebrating the legendary legacy of Jewish resorts, comedy, and culture that once defined the region. Presented by the Borscht…
Rep. Mike Lawler, Hudson Valley Republican, to Run for Reelection, Not New York Governor
Rep. Mike Lawler won’t be running for New York governor in 2026. The Republican from Rockland County announced his decision Wednesday, eschewing a statewide run he’s teased for months in favor of a reelection…
Riverfest Returns to Narrowsburg for 35th Year of Art, Music, and Community Fun
Riverfest returns to Narrowsburg this Sunday, July 27, celebrating 35 years of art, music, and community along the Delaware River — and this year, it’s taking flight in more ways than one….
Medicaid Cuts Could Be ‘Last Straw’ for Rural Hospitals, Says Garnet Health-Catskills CEO
The CEO of Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills is warning that newly signed federal legislation could deal a severe blow to rural hospitals already on the financial brink. In an interview…
Scout Camp Abuse Survivor Wins $30M in Court Ruling
A New York State Supreme Court judge has awarded $30 million in damages to Jeff Pringle, a man who was sexually abused as a teenager at the Forestburg Scout Reservation in 1985….
Tom Ward Appointed to Fill Vacant Rockland Central School District Board Seat
The Rockland Central School District Board of Education has appointed Tom Ward to fill the vacant board seat left by the resignation of former member James Buck earlier this month. The appointment…
Ulster County Finance Commissioner Roseann Daw to Step Down
KINGSTON, NY — Ulster County’s Finance Commissioner Roseann Daw will leave her post at the end of July, County Executive Jen Metzger announced Tuesday. Daw is stepping down to address family matters,…
14-Year-Old Drowns at Popular Swimming Hole in Wawarsing
A 14-year-old boy from Ellenville drowned Wednesday evening while swimming at a popular Ulster County swimming hole , according to New York State Police. Charief Spratley, of Ellenville, disappeared under the water…