With the federal government shutdown entering a third week, it might seem as if Americans are more divided than ever before. But a new study shows that on issues of healthcare, housing,…
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Votebeat: Amid Crosstalk from Trump, Pennsylvania Republicans Encourage Mail Voting
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Carter Walker, Votebeat Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and…
Judge Rules Against River Valley Estates Owners in Sullivan County Lawsuit
LOCH SHELDRAKE — For the residents of River Valley Estates, it wasn’t just the water that ran foul — it was years of mismanagement, unaddressed repairs, and what the courts have now…
Garnet Health Plans to Join Montefiore Health System: Here’s What We Know
Garnet Health and Montefiore Health System announced on Wednesday that the two healthcare systems have signed a Letter of Intent for Garnet Health to pursue an affiliation with Montefiore Health System. “Today’s…
From Prison Cell to Policy: Incarcerated Activist Calls on States to Fully Abolish Slavery
Speaking from inside Woodbourne Correctional Facility, incarcerated activist Atiq Weston is urging state lawmakers to close what he calls a “constitutional loophole” — the failure of 28 U.S. states, including New York,…
Texts from New York Young Republicans Include Anti-Semitic, Racist, and Homophobic Remarks
Texts exchanged among members of New York’s Young Republicans have revealed offensive messages, including jokes about gas chambers, praise for Hitler and the Nazis, and hundreds of racial and homophobic slurs, according…
Ulster County Nonprofit to Host Harvest Fest for Afghan Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security ended temporary protected status, or TPS, in May for Afghan immigrants looking to resettle in the United States. Still, that hasn’t stopped community members in Ulster County…
Hochul Announces Completion of $24 Million Transformation at Sullivan County International Airport
Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the completion of a $24 million project transforming the Sullivan County International Airport into a modern, energy-efficient travel hub designed to boost tourism and economic growth…
As Dole Act Implementation Stalls, Local VA Agencies Say Staffing Shortages Persist
New York is home to more than 688,000 veterans, more than half of whom are people over 65, according to the state’s Office for the Aging. But local Veterans Affairs (VA) agencies…