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…
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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…
Ulster County Executive Presses State to Act on Boiceville Water Crisis
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is calling on New York State regulators to intervene immediately as a water outage in Boiceville stretches into its fourth week and longstanding concerns persist over the…
New York Residents Begin Receiving Full SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown Uncertainty
New York residents began receiving full monthly benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November, even as the federal government shutdown continues to cast doubt over future payments. Here’s what…