New York environmental advocates are criticizing changes to the state’s landmark climate law included in the newly approved state budget, warning the revisions could slow progress toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and…
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How Barbara Hall Crafted a New Portrait of Heart’s Ann Wilson in Documentary Film
Barbara Hall still sounds a little in disbelief when she talks about getting to tell the story of one of her longtime musical heroes. In the new documentary “In My Voice,” focused…
Shapiro Meets NEPA Residents, Announces Finalized Data Center Development Standards
This story was originally published by WVIA | By Kat Bolus | WVIA News Gov. Josh Shapiro stood in the left field of a baseball field at Ed Staback Memorial Park in Archbald…
Ulster County Launches Program to Recognize Community Health Contributors
The Ulster County Department of Health is asking residents to help recognize “Public Health Champions” — individuals, businesses and organizations making everyday contributions to community health. The new recognition program is part…
NEPA Gives Returns June 4–5 as Regional 24-Hour Fundraising Event Expands Across 13 Counties
When NEPA Gives launched in 2020, the region was in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities were isolated, nonprofits faced uncertainty, and online fundraising became more necessity than option. NEPA Gives…
Funding Boost for Upper Delaware River Conservation Efforts
State budget language included in the FY27 Aid to Localities Appropriation bill provides funding for two organizations focused on protecting the Upper Delaware River: Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) and…
New York Lawmakers Pass $268.5B Budget. It’s 8 Weeks Late
The good news: The budget is passed. The bad news: It was due two months ago. By Jon Campbell and Jimmy Vielkind | New York Public News Network New York lawmakers finally…
Franklin Stage Company Celebrates 30 Years of Free Theater in Delaware County
Thirty years ago, a vacant Masonic temple in the Delaware County village of Franklin was headed toward an uncertain future. Today, the same building — known as Chapel Hall — is home…
From Smoke Joint to Smokd: Livingston Manor Restaurant Begins Next Era Under New Ownership
A well-known barbecue destination in Livingston Manor is turning the page on a new chapter. After five years serving smoked meats and Southern-inspired comfort food in the Catskills hamlet, The Smoke Joint…