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…
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NY FOCUS: Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his…
Controversial NESE Pipeline Moves Through as Upstate Constitution Pipeline Waits in the Wings
The once dead Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE), a pipeline that would bring fracked gas from central Pennsylvania through New Jersey and into New York City, is now one more step towards revival. …
A Deep Dive into Sullivan County’s 2026 Budget: Rising Costs, No Cuts, and a 9% Tax Hike
Sullivan County Manager Joshua A. Potosek presented a $305.7 million tentative 2026 budget that avoids service cuts but raises property taxes by 9.1% to offset declining revenues and rising costs. “We were…
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…
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…