The New York State Attorney General’s Office is reviewing allegations — first reported by the Times Union — that officials in South Blooming Grove intentionally suppressed voter turnout during the village’s October…
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Flu Cases Begin to Spike, Ellenville Regional Hospital Reports
High fever, stuffy nose, body aches: all symptoms of what could be the flu. Recent New York state health data shows that there have been more than 17,700 positive flu cases across…
Women’s Health Services Are Growing Farther Away. So Where Are Patients Turning?
This is the third story from Health on the Margins, a limited investigative series exploring the region’s fragile healthcare systems. Down Lakewood Avenue in Monticello is Sun River Health’s Women’s Health Clinic,…
New York 51st State Senate Race 2026: Three Candidates Enter Competitive Contest
The race for New York’s 51st State Senate seat is heating up ahead of the 2026 election, with three candidates officially in the mix following Republican incumbent Peter Oberacker’s decision to run…
Honesdale Residents Reject Earned Income Tax in Narrow Vote
Honesdale voters have rejected the borough’s proposed earned income tax (EIT), leaving local officials with tough choices for the 2026 budget. The Honesdale Borough Council was split 3-3 on the proposal during…
New Court Program for Veterans Opens in Ulster County
Certain veterans charged with crimes in Ulster County will now be given special consideration. There is now a “problem-solving court” dedicated specifically for them. According to nycourts.gov, “To meet the challenges of…
Winter Storm Warning: First Major Snow of the Season Hits Region Tuesday
A Nor’easter is set to bring the first significant snowfall of the season to Sullivan County and much of New York on Tuesday, prompting a Winter Storm Warning from 5 a.m. to…
World AIDS Day: New York Health Officials Note Persistent HIV Disparities Despite Long-Term Progress
On World AIDS Day, New York State health officials say the state has made major progress in reducing HIV infections, but deep disparities and ongoing stigma continue to drive new cases—particularly among…
HEAP Season Opens Dec. 1 After Federal Shutdown Delay
LIBERTY, N.Y. — The 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season will open Dec. 1, following a delay caused by the recent federal government shutdown, according to the New York State Office…