The Catskill Mountains have long been a proving ground for East Coast skiers. A new documentary, Queen of the Catskills, tells that story through one woman’s deeply personal journey into the…
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Ahead of MLK Day, Sullivan County Students Answer Dr. King’s Call to Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t officially observed until January 19, but in Sullivan County, the work of honoring Dr. King’s legacy is already underway. Later this week, high school students from…
What to Know as New York Experiences Its Most Intense Flu Season on Record
New York is experiencing its most intense flu season on record, with hospitalizations jumping 24% in a single week, according to state health officials. The spike comes as flu activity remains…
Rep. Riley Reflects on 2025, Previews 2026 Plans
It’s been a challenging year for many rural New Yorkers – from high utility bills to frozen USDA funding to SNAP benefit delays.
Venezuelan Leader Maduro Lands at Orange County Stewart Airport; Local Leaders React to U.S. Strikes
About 60 miles north of Manhattan and an hour from Sullivan County, Stewart International Airport is a relatively small airport with two main runways and a National Guard base in Newburgh. But…
Our 5 Biggest Climate & Agriculture Stories of 2025
It was a big year for climate and agriculture issues in the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania region in 2025. From President Trump’s new administration halting billions in federal funds and food access…
Lake Wallenpaupack Polar Plunge Returns New Year’s Day to Support Volunteer Rescue Dive Teams
On New Year’s Day, when many people are easing into January with hot coffee and warm layers, hundreds of others will be running straight into icy water at Lake Wallenpaupack —…
Food Insecurity Persists Across Hudson Valley as Food Bank Holds Steady Despite Cuts, Federal Disruptions
Hunger remains a daily reality for hundreds of thousands of people across the Hudson Valley, even as food banks struggle to keep pace with rising costs and major federal funding cuts. More…
Late Budget, Public Safety Fights and a Political Shakeup Define New York Politics in 2025
A late, record-breaking state budget, emotional battles over medical aid in dying and a historic New York City mayoral election defined a turbulent year in New York politics. From the New York…