Students across New York State may soon be required to put away their cellphones during school hours under a new proposal announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The plan, which still needs legislative…
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SPOTLIGHT PA: Shapiro Pushes for Legal Weed, Regulated Skill Games in Budget Plan
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG…
Understanding Bird Flu: Insights from Sullivan County Health Experts
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been making headlines due to recent outbreaks, particularly of the H5 subtype. To shed light on this pressing public health issue, epidemiologist Haley Motola…
NY FOCUS: Money for Families: State of the State 2025
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 · January 15, 2025 Money for…
Catskill Mountainkeeper Calls for Sustainable Growth and Strong Zoning Laws Amid Surge in Development
Jennifer Grossman, a land use and environmental attorney representing Catskill Mountainkeeper, discusses the surge in intensive development across the Catskill region. Grossman highlights the significant challenges towns and villages face in regulating…
NY FOCUS: Hochul’s Deportation Stance Sparks Fear, Confusion
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 1, 2025 Hochul’s Deportation Stance…
Fallsburg Zoning Spark Environmental, Discrimination Concerns
Fallsburg residents voiced strong opposition to proposed zoning changes at a packed January 21 Town Board meeting. The amendments would allow higher housing density in agricultural zones, raising concerns about water, sewer…
Sullivan County Seeks Members for Charter Review Commission
The Sullivan County Legislature is calling on local residents to take part in an important civic process: the Charter Review Commission. Every ten years, this commission is convened to examine the County…
Mysterious Pink Chemical Dumped in Ellenville Sewer System
An unknown individual has been pouring pink-colored chemicals into the Ellenville wastewater treatment system, disrupting operations for nearly an hour at a time. The latest incident occurred on January 24, prompting concern…