Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget would slash state aid for about half of all school districts in New York, but rural districts could bear the biggest burden, including the Sullivan West…
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Sullivan County’s Leap into the Future: Harnessing A.I. in Government
Dan Hust, Sullivan County’s Director of Communication, discusses the county’s innovative adoption of A.I. through a chatbot named Saige, aimed at improving public service efficiency. By attending Google’s Public Sector Generative AI…
Village of Liberty’s Police Chief Announces Drop in Overdose Cases for 2023
The Village of Liberty Police Chief, Steven D’Agata, reported a significant decrease in both fatal and non-fatal overdoses related to illegal substance use in 2023 compared to previous years. Non-fatal overdose…
NY Focus: How the Hospital Lobby Pummeling Hochul’s Budget Brought in a Billion Dollars
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 · February 29, 2024 How the…
For Artist Valerie Hegarty, Damaging the Art is Art
Catskill Art Space presents an exhibition of new work from Hovey Brock, Daniella Dooling and Valerie Hegarty opening Saturday, March 2 to April 27. Valerie Hegarty makes paintings, sculptures, and installations that…
New Literary Salon In Ellenville Welcomes Author David Goodwillie
David Goodwillie is the guest for a new literary salon series launching in Ellenville on Saturday, March 2. Goodwillie will read from his work, answer questions, and describe his picaresque journey in…
New Paltz Remembers First Same-Sex Weddings, 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago this week, two dozen LGBTQ+ couples donned their best coats and met at a park in New Paltz to do two things: get married, and break the law. The…
New York’s State Legislature Approves New Congressional Map
The New York State legislature Wednesday finalized new Congressional lines for the 2024 races, clearing the way for petitioning for the June primaries that started on Tuesday. Here’s a look at what…
Freezing Temperatures Returning; Here Are Some Tips for Keeping Pets Safe
This month, New York State went through several big snow storms, leading to the closure of schools and widespread power outages. Now, freezing temperatures are back, especially at night. While residents typically…