The Ulster County clerk says he will not file a summary judgement against a New Paltz, New York doctor being sued in Texas for prescribing abortion medication via telehealth. Dr. Margaret…
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Iconic Callicoon Silos Need Community Support to Stay Standing
The towering silos on Lower Main Street in Callicoon, NY, have long been an emblem of the town’s history, since the 1930s. However, with the passing of time, their age is becoming…
New Hope CEO Calls for Stable, Equitable Funding for Nonprofits Serving Vulnerable Populations
The Trump administration Thursday announced a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will cut 20,000 full-time jobs. HHS is the umbrella agency that includes the CDC,…
What Seniors Need to Know About Genetic Testing Scams
Genetics testing company 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this past Friday. And scammers are targeting seniors with genetic testing scams. What should seniors know about their data? Maria Alvarez, Executive Director…
New Paltz’s Resisterhood Community Choir Blends Music and Activism
A new report on the gender pay gap from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli shows that women in New York earn 87 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023….
Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility Locally
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring every March 31 since 2009 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well…
Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility Locally
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring every March 31 since 2009 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well…
Coach Maggi: Moving On from “Moving Toward Health”
After 143 weeks of diving deep into all aspects of health—physical, mental, and emotional—Coach Maggi Fitzpatrick is ending her “Moving Toward Health” column in the Sullivan County Democrat. From June 2022, when…
Local Reaction to Trump Administration’s Pull Back on Support for HIV Prevention Efforts
Since 1981, HIV has led to the deaths of more than 700,000 people in the US. More than 1.2 million Americans now live with HIV, according to federal statistics. About 13% of…