The public now has access to crucial data about air quality around Hudson Valley. Bard College has partnered with an environmental justice group, “JustAir,” to install sensors and publish the data in…
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Schumer Goes to Bat for Public Broadcasting in New York
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on his colleagues to block a federal rescission bill that would claw back $1.1 billion previously allocated to public radio and television stations nationwide….
New York Faces More Flash Floods. Aquatic Ecosystems Are at Risk.
More than 100 people died after devastating flash floods tore through central Texas during Fourth of July weekend, with at least 28 children confirmed dead. More than 160 people are still…
‘The System is So Fundamentally Broken’: Local Pharmacies Consider Cuts and Closure Over Prescription Reimbursement Rates
Village Apothecary, an independent pharmacy located in Woodstock, recently announced that they might have to stop filling prescriptions that have led to profit losses of upwards of $130,000. And they are not…
NYSEG and RG&E Propose Steep Rate Hikes, Sparking Backlash Across Upstate NY
Residents across upstate New York could soon see a sharp rise in their utility bills. New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), both subsidiaries of the…
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Could Worsen Food Insecurity in the Catskills, Advocates Warn
About one in five children in Sullivan County live below the poverty line and do not get enough food to eat to grow and thrive, according to A Single Bite, a nonprofit…
One Dead, One Injured in Fireworks Explosion on Somerset Lake
A Fourth of July celebration turned tragic Friday night when a fireworks explosion on Somerset Lake in the town of Hancock killed one man and injured another, according to the New York…
The Push for Solar Energy Leaves the Catskills Conflicted
The solar power industry is increasing its presence in the Catskills. This rise is accompanied by debates over land use and accusations of predatory marketing tactics. Pennsylvania, specifically, is in the midst…
Young Farmers Face Uncertainty After New York Legislative Session Ends
The New York State legislative session wrapped up in late June. On the table were big issues for farmers in the region – like sewage sludge, school bid contracts, and SNAP benefits….