From cutting-edge space observatories and mysterious radio signals, to The blood-curdling Permian monsters that ruled the Earth before dinosaurs, our resident science guy Joe Johnson takes us on a whirlwind tour through…
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Nobody Puts This Show in a Corner! ‘The Songs of Dirty Dancing’ Brings Iconic Soundtrack to Life in the Catskills
It’s been nearly 40 years since Dirty Dancing first hit the big screen—but the music, the moves, and the unforgettable Catskills setting still strike a chord. Now, a group of local artists…
Red Cross Urges Blood Donations Amid Summer Shortage
As June draws to a close and the nation looks ahead to Independence Day festivities, the American Red Cross is making an urgent appeal: donate blood, and do it now. The…
Western Sullivan Public Library Launches “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program
The Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL) is kicking summer with its 2025 Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, inviting readers of all ages to explore art, storytelling, and community through a colorful…
Highland Reviews Environmental Report for $40M Camp FIMFO Project
In the Town of Highland, a years-long debate over the proposed Camp FIMFO resort-style campground is approaching a critical juncture. The local planning board is now reviewing a Final Environmental Impact Statement…
Woman Dies Following Medical Emergency at Ulster County Pool in New Paltz
A 62-year-old woman from Napanoch died Saturday after experiencing a medical emergency while swimming at the Ulster County Pool in New Paltz, according to county officials. Emergency crews responded to the scene…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
Our resident science guy Joe Johnson brings us this week’s science roundup featuring : A potential universal anti-venom breakthrough, signs of life in one of the most remote places on Earth, and…
How to Stay Safe and Cool in Extreme Heat as Temperatures Soar
Dangerously hot and humid conditions will continue through Wednesday. “Feels-like” temps will reach over 100° in several areas in the region. Extreme heat and humidity can be more than just uncomfortable—they can…
New York’s PFAS Battle: What Lawmakers Did—and Didn’t—Do This Session
As New York’s legislative session comes to a close, the fight against PFAS contamination—those toxic “forever chemicals” linked to serious health risks—is far from over. Despite early leadership in regulating PFAS in…