Thomas G. Waites first made his mark as a young actor in cult classics like “The Warriors” and “John Carpenter’s The Thing,” earning early recognition for his intensity and screen presence. A…
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Hochul Faces Backlash for Delaying New York’s All-Electric Buildings Law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is under fire from environmental advocates and progressive Democrats after her administration postponed a landmark law that would ban natural gas in most newly constructed buildings. The…
Jingle All the Way to Less Waste: Ulster County Hosts Plastic-Free Holiday Workshops
This holiday season, you can deck the halls without decking the planet. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, in partnership with New York Sea Grant, is hosting “Plastic-Free Holidays” workshops that…
Shutdown Ends but Food Insecurity Persists: A Single Bite Sees Demand Surge in Sullivan County
A Single Bite, the Sullivan County nonprofit focused on feeding families, says food insecurity has surged dramatically in recent months—even as federal SNAP benefits resume following the end of the government…
At NACL, A Love Letter to a Grandmother Who Helped a Generation Thrive
This weekend, audiences at NACL Theater will witness an intimate and deeply personal work-in-progress titled Mercedes: Para los Callejones, created by Brooklyn-based artist Modesto “Flako” Jimenez and the ¡Oye! Group. The…
Sullivan County Families Struggle as Childcare Assistance Program Paused
Families in Sullivan County are facing a difficult choice: go to work or pay for child care. New York’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which helps eligible families cover daycare costs, has…
Medicare Enrollment Period Open Through Dec. 7, Seniors Warned About Scams
Seniors and Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7 to review or update their health coverage for 2026, but experts warn that scam calls are on the rise. “As many people might know,…
Zoning Board Rejects Bar Veloce Appeal; Narrowsburg Bar Stays Closed Amid Code Violations
Bar Veloce must remain closed after the Town of Tusten Zoning Board of Appeals rejected an effort Monday by the owner to overturn the shutdown of the Narrowsburg business tied to fire…
Sullivan County Students Dig Into Learning at Edible School Gardens
Students in Sullivan County are getting hands-on lessons in nutrition, ecology, and teamwork—right in their schoolyards. The Catskill Edible Garden Project, started in 2012 by Sullivan 180, Catskill Mountainkeeper, and Cornell Cooperative…