Discussing cognitive decline or end-of-life planning may not seem like the most cheerful topic for a holiday gathering, but starting the conversation now can help ensure that everything is in order when…
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Regional Food Bank Opens New 50,000-Square-Foot Facility
The Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley opened a new 50,000-square-foot food distribution center in the town of Montgomery, Orange County, to combat hunger in the region, New York Gov. Kathy…
EMS Fly Cars: A New Lifeline for Sullivan County Residents
Sullivan County’s new EMS fly car system is proving to be a game-changer for emergency response in Sullivan County. These non-transporting first response vehicles are designed to get medical providers to patients…
After Decades of Debate, Will Livingston Manor and Roscoe Schools Finally Merge?
Voters in the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School Districts will go to the polls on Thursday, Dec. 19, to decide whether the two districts should merge. Polls will be open from…
New York Isn’t Ready to Fight More Wildfires
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 · November 26, 2024 New York…
Supporting Local: How Small Business Saturday Fuels Sullivan County’s Economy
Small Business Saturday, first launched in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday was created to support small businesses and bolster communities during the holiday shopping season. Since then, it has grown…
Rising Demand for Aid at United Way of Sullivan County
The United Way of Sullivan County serves over 5,500 individuals annually and has witnessed a growing demand for housing and clothing support in the wake of the pandemic. Offering programs such as…
Town of Highland Takes Key Lessons from Recent Power Outages
The first taste of winter brought more than just snow to the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania, as thousands were left without electricity for hours, or even days. According to NYSEG, the main…
New Funding Brings Faster Internet To Sullivan County
High speed internet is a benefit that some Sullivan County residents do not have access to. With new funding from the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program, that could soon change. In a…