A South Jersey man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water Gap in Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday. About four hours after going missing, divers…
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New York Supreme Court Upholds Right of Local Foie Gras Farms to Sell the Duck Delicacy in NYC
In a legal victory for upstate New York duck farmers, the New York Supreme Court in Albany has ruled against New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras, meaning that…
Craft Cannabis: Grassroots Group Gets Funding for Regenerative Growing in Ulster County
New York Small Farma is a community of farmers and supporters that advocates for socially just, regenerative, and economically inclusive cannabis laws, policies, and regulations in New York State. The group recently…
Monticello Is Transitioning to Electric School Buses. Will It Get There on Time?
In March, Monticello Central School District received a new electric school bus. It’s the first zero-emission bus in the district’s fleet of over 50 vehicles, which otherwise runs on diesel, gas and…
Garnet Health Restructuring Plan Cuts 26, Changes Inpatient Palliative Care
Garnet Health recently announced a restructuring plan that will affect 26 employees, less than 1% of its total workforce. This restructuring is expected to save approximately $4.6 million in salaries and benefits,…
NY FOCUS: Missed Deadlines Pile Up As New York’s Climate Law Turns Five
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · June 19, 2024 Missed Deadlines…
Fire Companies Battle Blaze at Bethel’s Russell Farm Amid Record Heatwave
On Thursday, June 20, at approximately 12:37 PM, a fire broke out at Russell Farm’s barn located along Route 17B in Bethel, NY. The White Lake Fire Company received the call and…
NY FOCUS: Could New York Force Insurance Companies to Drop Fossil Fuels?
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · June 10, 2024 Could New…
Molinaro Discusses Key Election Issues, Elaborates on Outrage Over Trump Felony Conviction
Congressman Marc Molinaro represents New York’s 19th District, which not only includes much of Radio Catskill’s listening area, but is also highly competitive in this election year. The outcome here could significantly…