Two thousand striking corrections officers returned to work over the weekend, according to the state — but more than 8,000 remain on the picket line. The wildcat strike continues at 32 correctional…
Author: Tim Bruno
General Manager
Enhanced ID Hours Extended in Goshen
The Orange County Department of Motor Vehicles is extending its operating hours at its Goshen location to meet the demand for Enhanced and Real ID driver’s licenses. The extended hours will be…
How Does it Feel to Be Involuntarily Committed? NY Advocates Condemn Gov. Hochul Plan
Evelyn Graham-Nyaasi knows what it’s like to be involuntarily committed for mental health treatment. The Manhattan resident, who has bipolar disorder, recalled that in 2018, someone in her home accused her of…
NEPA Reps, Trump Administration Reopen Fracking Conversation for Delaware River Basin
Local representatives and members of the Trump administration met this weekend to discuss ways to fight the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin, in order to return drilling rights to…
Sullivan 180 Launches New Youth Mental Health Initiative
Two Sullivan County school districts will implement a new mental health initiative aimed at preventing youth suicide, and all three districts in the county will participate in a program to evaluate their…
World Record Holder Vern Tejas to Speak in Hurleyville
World record-holding mountain climber Vern Tejas will give a presentation at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville on Thursday, March 13, at 1 p.m. The event, hosted by the Frederick Cook Society,…
Corrections Officers Fired as Tentative Deal Fails to End Wildcat Strike
The state Department of Corrections has begun firing and fining corrections officers who have not returned to work as the prison wildcat strike enters its third week. Less than 10 officers have…
New Book Club Celebrates Queer Literature
A new local monthly queer book club is offering an inclusive, welcoming space for community members to come together, read, discuss, and celebrate queer literature. The club, which starts this Sunday in…
Local Ukrainian Reaction to Heated Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting
Following President Trump’s heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House last week, some Ukrainian New Yorkers were left feeling upset. Over the weekend, leaders from over a dozen…