When incarcerated women give birth, that’s often the last time they see their baby until prison visiting day. After a few days in the hospital, usually while handcuffed to the bed, the…
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“Into the Light” Brings 18 Years of Magic to Rosendale Theatre
For 18 years, Into the Light has captured hearts with its life-size puppets, vibrant dance, and universal story of hope. This December, the beloved Vanaver Caravan and Arm of the Sea Puppet…
Ulster County Naturalization Ceremony Canceled; Local Leaders Demand Answers
Ulster County’s Dec. 12 naturalization ceremony has been abruptly canceled by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, one of several ceremonies scrapped across the Hudson Valley this month. USCIS says there were not…
New Crisis Center in Honesdale Aims to Meet Rising Demand for Mental Health Support
As more residents across the region turn to crisis hotlines and community support networks, a new center in Wayne County is preparing to open its doors with the goal of meeting growing…
Bethel Woods Wraps Up Family Concert Series with Dan Zanes Holiday Sing-Along
Bethel Woods is closing out its family concert series this Sunday with an all-ages holiday sing-along featuring Grammy-winning musician Dan Zanes, along with Claudia Zanes and multi-instrumentalist Elena Moon Park. The multicultural…
Sullivan 180 Celebrates a Year of Momentum, Youth Leadership and Community Health Gains
From school gardens to countywide wellness initiatives, Sullivan 180 is closing out 2025 with what Executive Director Denise Frangipane calls unmistakable momentum — and gearing up for an even more ambitious 2026….
New York 51st State Senate Race 2026: Three Candidates Enter Competitive Contest
The race for New York’s 51st State Senate seat is heating up ahead of the 2026 election, with three candidates officially in the mix following Republican incumbent Peter Oberacker’s decision to run…
Honesdale Residents Reject Earned Income Tax in Narrow Vote
Honesdale voters have rejected the borough’s proposed earned income tax (EIT), leaving local officials with tough choices for the 2026 budget. The Honesdale Borough Council was split 3-3 on the proposal during…
New Court Program for Veterans Opens in Ulster County
Certain veterans charged with crimes in Ulster County will now be given special consideration. There is now a “problem-solving court” dedicated specifically for them. According to nycourts.gov, “To meet the challenges of…