New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill on Friday that would have mandated local community involvement before the closure of a hospital or specific units. The bill, which was passed by…
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New York Ban on PFAS in Textiles and Apparel Begins January 1, 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, New York State’s law that bans PFAS in clothing will go into effect. Clothes and textiles are examples of a major use of PFAS, which are typically used…
Effort to Save Landmark Coal Silos in Callicoon
The towering coal silos on Main Street in Callicoon, New York, once served as the heartbeat of the small town, transporting coal from Honesdale, PA, to Monticello, NY, and helping put the…
Sullivan County Legislature Passes 2025 Budget
After a record seven hour session, Sullivan County Legislators approved the 2025 Budget, which includes a 2.5% tax levy increase. The budget passed with an 8-1 vote, with District 9 Legislator Terry…
Rural Women’s Assembly Returns for Weekend of Sisterhood, Strategies and Stories
This weekend, nearly 200 women of all ages—from teenagers to elders—are gathering in Sullivan County, NY, for the annual Rural Women’s Assembly. The event, which brings together women from across New York…
Ulster County Approves Budget Prioritizing Infrastructure
The Ulster County Legislature voted to approve the 2025 County Executive Budget on Tuesday, December 10, with a bipartisan vote of 17 to 4 and two absences. The budget, proposed by County…
Respiratory Viruses Increasing in New York, Nationally
‘Tis the season. Respiratory virus season that is. Respiratory viruses like Covid-19, influenza, and RSV are increasing in New York and nationally. Plus, there’s been a spike in whooping cough. Dr. Marisa…
Public Health Director Confirms Rabies in Sullivan County Raccoon
A raccoon found dead in Bloomingburg this week tested positive for rabies, county health officials confirmed. Public Health Director Jill Hubert-Simon said the property owners where the raccoon was found did the…
An Honorable Resting Place: Historic Burial Ground Honors the 19th-Century Free Black Community in Newburgh
In 2008, a gravesite was unearthed during an excavation beneath a school in Newburgh, New York. The remains date back to the mid-19th century. Today, the site is recognized as the Newburgh…