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Author: Patricio Robayo
Federal and State Officials Support Hasidic Developers in Forestburgh Zoning Battle
A federal civil rights lawsuit involving allegations of religious discrimination in the Town of Forestburgh has escalated into a national legal flashpoint, with both the U.S. Department of Justice and the New…
Measles Advisory Issued for Region Following Confirmed Case in Orange County
In response to a confirmed case of measles in neighboring Orange County, the Sullivan County Department of Public Health has issued a regional health advisory, urging vigilance among medical providers, summer camps,…
On World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day, AI and a Global Coalition Offer New Hope in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
On this World Ovarian Cancer Day, hope is on the horizon for the estimated 300,000 women diagnosed globally each year with one of the most lethal forms of cancer. A groundbreaking new…
Liberty High School Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Liberty High School teacher was arrested on Monday evening, May 5, on charges of distributing child pornography through social media, according to officials. The Liberty Central School District confirmed that it…
Debate Over Closed Primaries Heats Up as Spotlight PA Hosts Open Primaries Forum
As Pennsylvania prepares for its 2025 primary elections, growing attention is being paid to the 1.4 million voters who will once again be left out of the process: independents and third-party registrants…
Sullivan County Prepares for REAL ID Deadline: What Residents Need to Know
As the May 7, 2025, deadline for REAL ID enforcement approaches, Sullivan County residents are urged to ensure they have the necessary identification to comply with federal requirements. Starting on this date,…
UFO Museum Celebrates Star Wars Weekend, Prepares for Summer of the Unknown
The UFO Museum in Pine Bush is kicking off its spring season with a celebration of May the Fourth Weekend—a tribute to Star Wars and the fans who love it. The event…
Radio Catskill Responds to Trump Executive Order to Defund Public Media
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing what he calls “radical left…