The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that work to remove the Skinners Falls Bridge will begin on February 26, 2025. The bridge removal is necessary due to the structure’s critical…
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River Reporter Recruiting News Ambassadors to Close Local Coverage Gap
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, The River Reporter is working to address one of its biggest challenges: finding enough staff to cover the extensive geographic area of its readership In…
Livingston Manor-Roscoe Elects Inaugural Board of Education
Voters in the newly formed Livingston Manor-Roscoe Central School District elected their first-ever Board of Education on Thursday, February 20. The election, originally scheduled for February 13 but postponed due to weather,…
Ulster County Executive Outlines Progress in State of the County Address
Kingston, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivered her 2025 State of the County address on Thursday evening at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge, outlining progress on a range of initiatives…
NRDC: No Legal Basis for Transportation Dept. to Halt Congestion Pricing
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Wednesday after the U.S. Transportation Secretary said it would reverse federal approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing program. Standing alongside…
How Sweet It Is: Maple Syrup Tour in NEPA
Maple syrup has a rich history in North America, dating back to Native American tribes who first discovered how to turn sap into syrup and sugar. In the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania,…
Historian Explores Native American Portage Routes Across New York
On February 23, historian and author Evan Pritchard will lead a virtual event, “By Any Means Necessary: Retracing Algonquin Portage Routes in New York,” exploring the history of Native American trade and…
Jenna Nicholls Weaves Timeless Melodies, From New Orleans Soul to Western Tales
In the world of modern folk music, few artists blend genres with the same grace and authenticity as Jenna Nicholls. With three albums under her belt, this gifted singer-songwriter has woven a…
Neuroscientist and Musician Joseph LeDoux Explores the Brain Through Music in Werner Herzog’s “Theater of Thought”
Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog’s latest project is “Theater of Thought,” an ambitious exploration of the inner workings of the human brain. Herzog turns his lens to neuroscience, delving into the complexities of…