In the Town of Highland, a years-long debate over the proposed Camp FIMFO resort-style campground is approaching a critical juncture. The local planning board is now reviewing a Final Environmental Impact Statement…
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Woman Dies Following Medical Emergency at Ulster County Pool in New Paltz
A 62-year-old woman from Napanoch died Saturday after experiencing a medical emergency while swimming at the Ulster County Pool in New Paltz, according to county officials. Emergency crews responded to the scene…
How to Stay Safe and Cool in Extreme Heat as Temperatures Soar
Dangerously hot and humid conditions will continue through Wednesday. “Feels-like” temps will reach over 100° in several areas in the region. Extreme heat and humidity can be more than just uncomfortable—they can…
New York’s PFAS Battle: What Lawmakers Did—and Didn’t—Do This Session
As New York’s legislative session comes to a close, the fight against PFAS contamination—those toxic “forever chemicals” linked to serious health risks—is far from over. Despite early leadership in regulating PFAS in…
Proposed Law Seeks Public Input Before Hospitals in New York Can Cut Critical Services
On June 17, Garnet Health announced a restructuring plan that will lay off 42 employees. Garnet also said it will end Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services at Garnet Health Medical Center and Outpatient…
As Opioid Overdoses Decline in Sullivan County, Officials Warn Fight is Far From Over
Dorothy Sanchez will never forget the day her son, Jonathan, died from an overdose last September. He was 33 years old. Sanchez is one of more than 25 community members who…
Fear at Home, Disruption at School: ICE Raids Shake Rural Families, Prompt Action
As federal immigration enforcement actions escalate across the country, rural communities in the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania are feeling the ripple effects—prompting fear among immigrant families, disruption to daily life, and…
Hunger Deepens Across the Hudson Valley as Federal Food Aid Programs Face Cuts
As food insecurity increases across the Hudson Valley, federal food assistance programs that serve as a lifeline for families are being slashed—leaving local food banks scrambling to fill the widening gap….
Bresnahan’s First Six Months: Business-Focused Agenda Sparks Praise and Pushback in PA-8
Congressman Rob Bresnahan, six months into his first term representing Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, has carved out a reputation as a business-first lawmaker—an approach that’s winning some local support while drawing…