New York Public News Network | By Jimmy Vielkind Local jails across New York state would be barred from holding people for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under an immigration package taking shape…
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Former Fallsburg Teacher Behind V.C. Andrews And The Devil’s Advocate Turns The Page
Andrew Neiderman has spent much of his life writing stories. Long before he became known as the longtime writer behind the V.C. Andrews novels, before The Devil’s Advocate became a major Hollywood…
Orange County Legislature Fails to Pass Gas Sales Tax Cap
The Orange County legislature failed to pass a measure on Tuesday that would have implemented a county gas sales tax cap.
Grammy-Winning Trombonist Ryan Keberle Returns with Catharsis in Honesdale
Grammy Award–winning trombonist Ryan Keberle is returning to the region this weekend with his ensemble Catharsis, bringing a genre-blending sound that draws on modern jazz, chamber music, South American folk traditions and…
Hudson Valley May Day Rally: A Call for Worker Rights
A coalition of labor, immigrant rights and community groups is preparing to rally in the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and Northeast Pennsylvania this week as part of a nationwide May Day action, marking…
Exploring the Layers of ‘Stories in the New Baroque’ with Artist Alejandro Mazon
A new exhibition opening this weekend at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance brings together centuries of imagery in a single frame—layering historical photographs, classical references and pop culture into a dense visual…
Riverkeeper Sues New York City Over Catskills Watershed Agreement, Citing Lack of Environmental Review
A decades-old framework that protects drinking water for millions of New Yorkers is now the focus of a new legal challenge. Riverkeeper has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Department…
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Calls Medical Neglect Allegations Inside Jail ‘Rumors’
GOSHEN, N.Y. – Immigration and human rights advocates have long alleged medical neglect and inhumane treatment of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Orange County Jail. At a…
New York’s New Cannabis Executive Director Outlines Path Forward After Rocky Rollout
John Kagia is stepping into one of the most closely watched roles in New York government at a critical moment for the state’s legal cannabis industry. Recently appointed acting executive director of…