Local fire chief David A. Gagnon of the Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company died during the line of duty on Friday. Chief Gagnon and other Cottekill Fire Department members responded to a report…
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Man Dies in Kayaking Accident at Mongaup Pond
LIBERTY, N.Y. — A man died after an apparent drowning at Mongaup Pond in the Town of Rockland over the Fourth of July weekend, according to New York State Police. Troopers assigned…
As Optum Eyes Sale of Specialty Practices, Workers Worry About Future of Patient and Worker Care
Optum is considering selling certain specialty practices affiliated with Optum Medical Care and Crystal Run Healthcare to other large New York health systems. That includes orthopedics, general surgery, and urology, among other…
Are Outlet Mall Bargains Really Bargains? What Shoppers Should Know Before They Buy
Summer road trips, family vacations and back-to-school shopping often come with a stop at the outlet mall. But shoppers may not always be getting the deal they think they are. Nonprofit Consumers’…
Liberty’s Fourth of July Parade Marks 30 Years With Founder John Hopkins as Grand Marshal
For more than 30 years, Liberty’s Fourth of July parade has brought the community together on Main Street to celebrate Independence Day. This year’s celebration carries extra meaning as the country marks…
Sullivan County Officials Share Fourth of July Safety Tips
Fourth of July weekend is a time for fireworks, boating, backyard barbecues and summer celebrations. But local officials say the holiday can also bring serious safety risks if people are not careful….
Milanville’s Josh Fox Explores Climate Change and Community Resilience in ‘The Welcome Table’
Climate and economic experts estimate that over one billion people are at risk of being displaced by climate change and climate-related disasters by 2050. A new film, THE WELCOME TABLE, spotlights the…
“Trans People are Fighting for Their Lives Right Now”: Advocates Slam Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to uphold that states can ban transgender girls and women from participating in school sports. Justice Brett Kavanaugh delivered the court’s opinion that said “separate sports teams…
Delaware County Landowners Seek to Overturn NY’s Hydraulic Fracking Ban
ALBANY — A federal lawsuit filed by a father and son who own more than 160 acres of property in Delaware County is seeking to overturn New York’s ban on the extraction…