The Black Library, in collaboration with the Sullivan County Chapter of the NAACP, is celebrating Juneteenth tomorrow, but the annual celebration comes in the midst of a harsh reality for the community…
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Dangerous Heat Wave Hits the Northeast
A sweltering heat wave is bearing down on a large swath of the U.S.—including The Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania—creating potentially dangerous conditions. Meteorologists say the stifling temperatures could break daily record highs…
New Graduation Requirements Proposed by NYS Education Department Would “Sunset” Regents Exams
New York education officials have unveiled a proposal that would transform the state’s graduation requirements. From the New York Public News Network, WAMC’s Lucas Willard reports that the plan is intended to…
Republican Primary Spotlight: Lou Ingrassia for NY State Assembly District 100
On Tuesday, June 25th, Republican voters in New York’s 100th Assembly District, which covers most of Sullivan County and part of Orange County, will head to the polls for Primary Day. Early…
Republican Primary Spotlight: Camille O’Brien for NY State Assembly District 100
On Tuesday, June 25th, Republican voters in New York’s 100th Assembly District, which covers most of Sullivan County and part of Orange County, will head to the polls for Primary Day. Early…
Community Opposition Rises Over Proposed Exit 114 Closure on Route 17
Residents and business owners have raised concerns over the proposed closure of Exit 114 on State Route 17 West. This closure is part of the Route 17 expansion project, aimed at improving…
Concerns Over Climate Change and Development at DRBC Public Meeting
The Delaware River Basin Commission hosted a public meeting on Wednesday, June 5, in Narrowsburg. Organizations and members of the public spoke before the DRBC and shared their concerns about how climate…
NY FOCUS: Senate Democrats Lock Down as Secret Committee Comes to Light
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 6, 2024 Senate Democrats…
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Provides Updates on Ulster County’s Mental Health and Affordable Housing Initiatives
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced the release of the 2023 Executive Annual Report, now available online. The report provides a thorough overview of the mission, operations, programs, and services offered…