From 66 million-year-old dinosaur “mummies” to bees that can tell time—and even the hidden psychology in rock-paper-scissors, Joe Johnson breaks down the latest discoveries that are as fascinating as they are…
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Controversial NESE Pipeline Moves Through as Upstate Constitution Pipeline Waits in the Wings
The once dead Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE), a pipeline that would bring fracked gas from central Pennsylvania through New Jersey and into New York City, is now one more step towards revival. …
Sustainable Development on the Slopes: Explaining New York’s First Ballot Question
The New York State Elections are now one week away. From the potentially historic mayoral race in New York City to statewide ballot measures, the environment and preservation of the land are…
Sandburg Creek Pollution Puts Egg Facility in Hot Water
Water pollution has returned to Sandburg Creek. Just a few weeks ago, residents noticed foul and neon colored water in the creek in Woodridge with the smell reportedly traveling all the way…
American Lung Association Urges RSV Vaccinations This Fall
As fall sets in, health experts are urging families to take precautions against viruses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a leading cause of hospitalizations in children under five. The American Lung Association…
Finding Common Ground on Housing: A Conversation with Sullivan County’s Health and Human Services Commissioner
Last Wednesday, New York’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, or OTDA, suspended applications for the state’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program. The state grant was the main program that Sullivan County…
Residents Organize “Love Our Land” Parade to Protest Fallsburg Overdevelopment
The “Love Our Land Parade” is a peaceful protest scheduled for Sunday, September 21, aimed at drawing attention to overdevelopment and environmental concerns in the Town of Fallsburg, organized by Brett…
“Throwing Away 10 Years of Effort” – Previously Rejected Constitution Pipeline May See Revival Under Federal Fracking Push
Note: This article has been updated to included that on August 28, 2025 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reissued the certificate order for Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE). Click here to…
A Conversation with New Hope Community CEO Karen Russell
On August 13, 2025, New Hope Community announced that Karen Russell, the organization’s then Chief Operating Officer, would be promoted to Chief Executive Officer. “With over 30 years of dedicated service,” read…