State Senator Peter Oberacker, who represents New York’s 51st District, officially threw his hat in the ring for New York’s 19th Congressional District Tuesday at Holiday Mountain in Bridgeville. Surrounded by…
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Farm to School: Sullivan County Coalition Brings Local Food, Fresh Lessons to Cafeterias
What started as a federal grant has blossomed into a countywide movement connecting Sullivan County farms with school cafeterias — and reshaping how students experience lunch. The School Nutrition Action Coalition, supported…
Federal Shutdown Threatens Local Safety Nets in Sullivan County, Commissioner Warns
The federal government remains closed today amid a bitter impasse on Capitol Hill over competing congressional spending bills—one backed by each party. The stalemate is already raising concerns here at home. In…
Ellenville Woman Critically Injured in Route 209 Crash, State Police Seek Witnesses
A two-vehicle crash Sunday morning on State Route 209 in the town of Wawarsing left a 24-year-old Ellenville woman critically injured, according to New York State Police. Troopers from the State Police…
Hochul Issues Statewide Burn Ban as Fire Risk and Drought Persist
Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced a statewide burn ban Thursday due to increased fire risk and ongoing dry conditions. The ban is effective Oct….
Science Stories with Joe Johnson: Ancient Tools, Future Farming, and a Comet to Watch
Our resident science guy Joe Johnson has more on three recent discoveries — one from deep human history, another from cutting-edge agricultural science, and the third from the night sky — are…
Bringing the Borscht Belt Back to Life: Parksville and Livingston Manor Markers Celebrate Catskills History
The Catskills were once the heart of the Borscht Belt, where towns like Parksville and Livingston Manor buzzed with resorts, entertainers, and families seeking a summer escape. This weekend, the Borscht…
Ulster County Lands $20.8M Federal Grant to Bring Fiber Broadband to Rural Homes
Ulster County will soon connect nearly 1,300 homes, businesses, and community sites to high-speed internet, thanks to $20.8 million awarded through New York State’s ConnectALL Deployment Program. Verizon is matching with $40.9…
Confused by Food Labels? Workshop Aims to Help Shoppers Make Sense of “Organic,” “Cage-Free,” and More
What does “cage-free,” “pasture-raised,” or “organic” really mean when you’re shopping for groceries? Even farmers say the labels can be confusing. “That’s why we’re doing this workshop,” said Iris Gillingham of Gael…