Jennifer Grossman, a land use and environmental attorney representing Catskill Mountainkeeper, discusses the surge in intensive development across the Catskill region. Grossman highlights the significant challenges towns and villages face in regulating…
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DVAA’s 2025 Season Opens Saturday with Two Exhibits, 25 Artists
On Saturday, Delaware Valley Arts Alliance opens its 2025 Season with multiple artistic collaborations across a dizzying array of mediums, curated by DVAA Gallery & Grants Manager Tanner Simon. Another exhibit by…
Yoga at The Fire Station? Some Firefighters Prioritizing Wellness to Combat Stress
Firefighting is one of the most physically and emotionally challenging professions, with responders placing themselves at risk every time they answer a call. The Firefighter Cancer Support Network reports that just the…
Local Advocate Speaks Out About Political Embrace of Anti-LGBTQ Hostility
Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential term with dozens of executive orders, many of which focus on hot-button culture war issues, from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to abortion and transgender…
Don’t Be Trashy: UDC Seeks Artists for Annual Litter Sweep Shirt
The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) is calling on both amateur and professional artists to participate in a design contest for the 2025 Upper Delaware Litter Sweep commemorative t-shirt. The theme for this…
Liberty Schools Superintendent Reacts to NY’s Proposed Cell Phone Ban
Students across New York State could soon be required to put their cellphones away during school hours under a new proposal announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The plan, which is still subject…
Working Families Party Slams Trump’s Policies: “It’s a Reality TV Show”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem participated in a raid alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last week, targeting three locations in New York City—two in the Bronx and one in Manhattan….
Livingston Manor-Roscoe Schools Candidate Forums to Stream Live
Voters in the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Central School District will have two opportunities this week to meet the 19 candidates for the new seven-member Board of Education. The candidate forums, hosted by the…
NY Immigration Coalition Fighting for Immigrants Amid Surge in ICE Raids and Arrests
President Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders aimed at immigration policy. This week, there were several reports of ice raids and arrests in major cities across the country –…