4th Annual Sullivan County Youth Poetry Festival, a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and the power of words! The festival, set to take place on March 29th, brings together young poets from across the…
Author: Patricio Robayo
Fallsburg Zoning Debate Draws Hundreds, Sparks Controversy
A rescheduled meeting to discuss proposed zoning changes in the Town of Fallsburg drew an overwhelming response from the community, with nearly 400 residents filling the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center ballroom on…
NY FOCUS: DAs Promised to Help Wrongfully Convicted New Yorkers. In Many Cases, They Made Things Worse
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. CRIMINAL JUSTICE · February 13, 2025 DAs Promised to…
Amanda Ward: Honoring Her Father and Celebrating Black History Month
Sullivan County Legislator Amanda Ward, who represents District 8, shares the story of her late father, Roland “The Gator” Ward, and his lasting contributions to the county. From his early days with…
Tentative Deal Reached to End Prison Strike as Chemical Exposure Concerns Grow at Woodbourne Correctional
A tentative deal has been reached between New York State and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) to end the ongoing prison strike that has disrupted nearly…
NY FOCUS: Lawmakers Press State on Lagging Efforts to Stanch Food Stamp Theft
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · February 13, 2025 Lawmakers Press…
NYSEG Customers Face High Bills
More and more people in New York are upset with New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) over high bills. Many say they don’t understand why their bills have doubled or tripled,…
NY FOCUS: The Biggest Issue Behind the New York Prison Guard Strike
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. CRIMINAL JUSTICE · February 20, 2025 The HALT Solitary…
Inside Woodbourne Correctional: Inmate Speaks Out Amid Officer Strike
New York State correctional officers remain on strike, as Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered state troopers and the National Guard to intervene. Meanwhile, inside Woodbourne Correctional Facility, inmate Atiq Weston, serving 15…