This weekend, nearly 200 women of all ages—from teenagers to elders—are gathering in Sullivan County, NY, for the annual Rural Women’s Assembly. The event, which brings together women from across New York…
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Ulster County Approves Budget Prioritizing Infrastructure
The Ulster County Legislature voted to approve the 2025 County Executive Budget on Tuesday, December 10, with a bipartisan vote of 17 to 4 and two absences. The budget, proposed by County…
Respiratory Viruses Increasing in New York, Nationally
‘Tis the season. Respiratory virus season that is. Respiratory viruses like Covid-19, influenza, and RSV are increasing in New York and nationally. Plus, there’s been a spike in whooping cough. Dr. Marisa…
Public Health Director Confirms Rabies in Sullivan County Raccoon
A raccoon found dead in Bloomingburg this week tested positive for rabies, county health officials confirmed. Public Health Director Jill Hubert-Simon said the property owners where the raccoon was found did the…
An Honorable Resting Place: Historic Burial Ground Honors the 19th-Century Free Black Community in Newburgh
In 2008, a gravesite was unearthed during an excavation beneath a school in Newburgh, New York. The remains date back to the mid-19th century. Today, the site is recognized as the Newburgh…
New Performance by Farm Arts Collective Features Famous Dickensian Characters
Miss Havisham, The Artful Dodger, Scrooge, The Ghost of Christmas Past. Farm Arts Collective is debuting a new short work featuring these famous characters and others from Charles Dickens novels at the…
NACL’s “A Winter’s Table” Features Innovative Mechanical Table to Feed Guests
NACL’s “A Winter’s Table” gathering features food and drink and a mechanical table designed by artist-inventor Dan Brinkerhoff. The table–akin to a lazy susan—will deliver dishes curated by Henning Nordanger (Henning’s Local…
December is Leading Month for Home Fires, Ulster County Fire Coordinator Shares Safety Tips
Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals are all iconic symbols of the holiday season, but they also pose potential fire risks that contribute to a rise in home fires across the…
Pike County Studying Microplastics in Local Waters
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles that either come from products intentionally containing them or break off from larger plastic items like clothing, tires, and cookware, are increasingly being found in unexpected places. And…