Authorities in Orange County have arrested a 51-year-old man on charges of sexual abuse involving a child. The New York State Police Child Abuse Unit announced Wednesday that Robert Worden, a resident…
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Health Officials Warn CDC Vaccine Changes Could Fuel Confusion, Threaten Child Health
Local public health leaders say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) revised guidance that scales back routine childhood vaccinations could confuse parents and weaken decades of disease prevention. The…
‘Queen of the Catskills’ Documentary Follows Julie McGuire’s Solo Ski Journey and Path to Healing
The Catskill Mountains have long been a proving ground for East Coast skiers. A new documentary, Queen of the Catskills, tells that story through one woman’s deeply personal journey into the…
Ahead of MLK Day, Sullivan County Students Answer Dr. King’s Call to Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t officially observed until January 19, but in Sullivan County, the work of honoring Dr. King’s legacy is already underway. Later this week, high school students from…
What to Know as New York Experiences Its Most Intense Flu Season on Record
New York is experiencing its most intense flu season on record, with hospitalizations jumping 24% in a single week, according to state health officials. The spike comes as flu activity remains…
Wayne County Starts 2026 With $43M Balanced Budget and No Tax Increase
Wayne County commissioners have approved a $43.4 million balanced budget for 2026 — and it comes with no tax increase. The plan funds a three-percent wage increase for county employees and supports…
Lake Wallenpaupack Polar Plunge Returns New Year’s Day to Support Volunteer Rescue Dive Teams
On New Year’s Day, when many people are easing into January with hot coffee and warm layers, hundreds of others will be running straight into icy water at Lake Wallenpaupack —…
Food Insecurity Persists Across Hudson Valley as Food Bank Holds Steady Despite Cuts, Federal Disruptions
Hunger remains a daily reality for hundreds of thousands of people across the Hudson Valley, even as food banks struggle to keep pace with rising costs and major federal funding cuts. More…
Late Budget, Public Safety Fights and a Political Shakeup Define New York Politics in 2025
A late, record-breaking state budget, emotional battles over medical aid in dying and a historic New York City mayoral election defined a turbulent year in New York politics. From the New York…