Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has signed a law granting tax incentives for residents who build an accessory dwelling unit on their property, but not without reservations. She wants to amend the…
Author: Tim Bruno
General Manager
Litter Sweep: Spring Cleaning the Upper Delaware Watershed
The Upper Delaware Council’s annual “Litter Sweeps” are underway as volunteers are spring cleaning the Upper Delaware River Valley all month long. The Town of Highland and the Town of Delaware Litter…
Federal Judge Clears Way for Demolition of Historic Skinners Falls Bridge
A federal judge has cleared the path for the demolition of the Skinners Falls Bridge, rejecting a legal effort by Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) who sought to spare the 122-year-old structure…
NY Corrections Officers Charged with Murder in Prison Death of Messiah Nantwi
Two New York state corrections officers were charged Wednesday with the murder of Messiah Nantwi, an incarcerated man who authorities say guards beat to death during the recent unauthorized prison strike. A…
Comptroller Finds New York Didn’t Use Millions in Medical Equipment Purchased During Pandemic
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says New York state should improve its storage of durable medical equipment purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. An audit released Friday also says the state distributed only a small…
Lawmakers Have a ‘Framework’ Deal to Partly Roll Back NY Discovery Reforms
New York state lawmakers struck a tentative deal with district attorneys on changes to the state’s criminal discovery laws, potentially clearing what had been a major roadblock to a final state budget…
With Tesla Contract Under Scrutiny, NY Legislators Call to Fine Carmaker for Missing Job Benchmarks
As New York weighs a deal to let Tesla renew its lease at a state-owned factory in Buffalo, the electric carmaker is falling short of its job-creation commitments — prompting some state…
Grab Your Playbill. We’re Debuting a New Theatre Podcast
If you’ve ever been swept away by the magic of a musical, moved by a monologue, or caught yourself humming “Defying Gravity” for the hundredth time, this story is for you. We’re…
Sullivan County to Enforce Flow Control
Monticello, NY – Sullivan County legislators have decided to enforce stricter measures to ensure that garbage generated locally is disposed of locally. The decision comes amidst concerns that some commercial hauling companies…