As fear grows over issues like deportation, family separation, and cuts to vital services, faith leaders in Pike County are uniting to address a critical issue: mercy for the vulnerable. Inspired by…
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New Yorkers Reminded to Stay Alert to Flooding Risks During Flood Safety Awareness Week
It’s Flood Safety Awareness Week in New York State. The annual campaign, held in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS), aims to remind New Yorkers about the dangers of flooding and…
Amid Global Increase in Measles Cases, Ulster County Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated
The Ulster County Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to rise across the globe and in the United States. While no cases have been…
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Ending Addiction Programs, Laying Off Staff
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties, which provides addiction, food, shelter and immigration legal services, will lay off almost half of its workforce, according to a notice filed with the…
Fallsburg Zoning Debate Draws Hundreds, Sparks Controversy
A rescheduled meeting to discuss proposed zoning changes in the Town of Fallsburg drew an overwhelming response from the community, with nearly 400 residents filling the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center ballroom on…
NY Housing Commissioner Pushes Back on Proposed Federal Cuts
At a budget hearing last week, Albany lawmakers focused on housing, which remains one of the biggest expenses for New Yorkers and plays a key role in the state’s overall affordability. Governor…
Some NYSEG Customers Taking Drastic Measures to Lower Bills
As we’ve been reporting, NYSEG and other electricity customers have experienced dramatic spikes in their electric bills this winter, with some seeing their costs double or even triple. Some NYSEG customers have…
More Than Half of Corrections Officers Still on NY Prison Strike
Two thousand striking corrections officers returned to work over the weekend, according to the state — but more than 8,000 remain on the picket line. The wildcat strike continues at 32 correctional…
NY FOCUS: DAs Promised to Help Wrongfully Convicted New Yorkers. In Many Cases, They Made Things Worse
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. CRIMINAL JUSTICE · February 13, 2025 DAs Promised to…