Kingston, NY — As Black History Month continues, Ulster County is shining a light on a lesser-known but remarkable chapter of its past: the role of Black players and communities in 19th-century…
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New Regional Community Foundation Forms, Managing $71 Million in Local Giving
A major philanthropic merger in the Hudson Valley and Catskills is now official — and it could reshape how charitable giving works across the region. Last month, the New York State Attorney…
Connect, Move, Thrive: The Community-Driven Health Model of Sullivan Club 180
February is often a month for thinking about health—heart health, mental health, and the habits we hope to build for the year. But experts agree that staying healthy is easier when you’re…
“Please Stay Away”: Chester Supervisor Pushes Back Against Proposed ICE Facility
Chester, NY — Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge is at the forefront of local resistance to a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in a former Pep Boys warehouse…
Camp FIMFO Controversy: Highland Planning Board Faces Key Decision
The debate over a proposed campground development along the Upper Delaware River is reaching a critical point as the Town of Highland planning board prepares to weigh approval. The Camp FIMFO project,…
Ulster County Launches New Climate Task Force as Federal Climate Policies Are Rolled Back
Kingston, NY — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has issued a new executive order reaffirming the county’s commitment to climate action, even as federal climate initiatives and environmental protections are being rolled…
High Schoolers Take the Lead in New Youth Program at Western Sullivan Libraries
The Western Sullivan Public Libraries are expanding their role as a community learning hub this spring — with new programs that put teens in leadership roles and bring kids together around math,…
Study Links “Night Owl” Sleep Habits to Poorer Heart Health During American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association is drawing renewed attention to how sleep habits — not just how much we…
State Police Arrest Woodridge Man After Traffic Stop on Route 17 Yields Cocaine
State police say a traffic stop along a Sullivan County highway led to the arrest of a Woodridge man on felony drug charges. According to New York State Police, troopers assigned to…