This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his…
Author: Patricio Robayo
A Deep Dive into Sullivan County’s 2026 Budget: Rising Costs, No Cuts, and a 9% Tax Hike
Sullivan County Manager Joshua A. Potosek presented a $305.7 million tentative 2026 budget that avoids service cuts but raises property taxes by 9.1% to offset declining revenues and rising costs. “We were…
Big Sky Productions Brings “Dear Folks” to the Stage for Veterans Day
As Veterans Day approaches, Big Sky Productions is honoring those who served through an intimate, heartfelt performance titled Shorts & Sweets Honoring Veterans: Dear Folks. The program combines live readings of letters…
Peter Cooney: Milford Borough Councilman Runs for Mayor on Local Focus and Public Safety
Milford Borough Council member Peter Cooney is seeking to become the next mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania, emphasizing his experience in local government and his focus on community safety. Cooney, who has served…
Joel Sierra: “Time for Change” Candidate Challenges Longtime Middletown Mayor
Orange County legislator and former firefighter Joel Sierra says it’s time for new leadership in Middletown. Running under the “Time for Change” line, Sierra is challenging incumbent Mayor Joseph DeStefano, who has…
Stoeckeler Seeks “New Energy” in Wawarsing Supervisor Race
Democratic Town Councilman Joseph Stoeckeler is challenging Republican and Conservative incumbent Terry Houck for Wawarsing Supervisor, calling for “new energy and creative solutions” to tackle housing, jobs, and growth. Stoeckeler, who works…
Brett Budde Launches Write-In Campaign for Fallsburg Supervisor
Farmer and community member Brett Budde is running as a write-in candidate for Town of Fallsburg Supervisor, challenging Democrat Nate Steingart, the only name on the ballot. Budde says his campaign was…
William Rieber Jr. Seeks Another Term as Thompson Supervisor
Town of Thompson Supervisor William Rieber Jr. is running for re-election, aiming to continue the work he’s led over the past 12 years. Rieber, who has served on the town board in…
Scott Mace Challenges Bill Reiber Jr. for Thompson Supervisor
Thompson Councilman Scott Mace is running again for Town Supervisor, facing incumbent Bill Reiber Jr. in a rematch this November. Mace, a longtime board member and pharmacist, said his campaign focuses on saving money, improving communication, and fixing…