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Local Advocate Speaks Out About Political Embrace of Anti-LGBTQ Hostility
Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential term with dozens of executive orders, many of which focus on hot-button culture war issues, from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to abortion and transgender…
Fallsburg Zoning Spark Environmental, Discrimination Concerns
Fallsburg residents voiced strong opposition to proposed zoning changes at a packed January 21 Town Board meeting. The amendments would allow higher housing density in agricultural zones, raising concerns about water, sewer…
Sullivan County Seeks Members for Charter Review Commission
The Sullivan County Legislature is calling on local residents to take part in an important civic process: the Charter Review Commission. Every ten years, this commission is convened to examine the County…
Liberty Schools Superintendent Reacts to NY’s Proposed Cell Phone Ban
Students across New York State could soon be required to put their cellphones away during school hours under a new proposal announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The plan, which is still subject…
Working Families Party Slams Trump’s Policies: “It’s a Reality TV Show”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem participated in a raid alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last week, targeting three locations in New York City—two in the Bronx and one in Manhattan….
Livingston Manor-Roscoe Schools Candidate Forums to Stream Live
Voters in the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Central School District will have two opportunities this week to meet the 19 candidates for the new seven-member Board of Education. The candidate forums, hosted by the…
NY Immigration Coalition Fighting for Immigrants Amid Surge in ICE Raids and Arrests
President Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders aimed at immigration policy. This week, there were several reports of ice raids and arrests in major cities across the country –…
Experts Urge Caution to Stop Spread of Avian Flu
Amy Barkley is a livestock specialist with the Southwest New York Dairy Livestock and Field Crops program and an expert for the avian influenza outbreak for Cornell. She also has her own…