Kristen Bowman Kavanagh officially took on her new role as executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission on December 1, 2024, following a five-year tenure as the organization’s deputy director. Kavanagh…
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A Closer Look at Gov. Hochul’s Affordable Child Care Proposals
As she prepares for her fourth State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul has been promoting what she calls an “affordability agenda.” Three components of that agenda involve child care. From…
Riley Addresses His Vote for Bill That Would Detain Illegal Immigrants for Non-Violent Crimes
New Congressman Josh Riley of New York’s 19th district was just sworn in last Friday after defeating one-term Republican Marc Molinaro in November, but he’s already waded into the contentious issue of…
PennDOT Defends Decision to Demolish Skinners Falls Bridge
As the Skinners Falls Bridge faces imminent demolition, there is growing debate over the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) handling of the situation. While local advocates and cultural resource agencies have…
Community Celebration and Concern for Endangered Skinners Falls Bridge
Community members along the Delaware River are planning a celebration of the historic and endangered Skinners Falls Bridge on Sunday, January 12. In 2019, PennDOT shut down the Skinners Falls Bridge to…
Winter Storms Disrupt Blood Donations in Northeast and Nationwide
January is National Blood Month, but winter weather disruptions are impacting efforts to maintain a strong blood supply. That’s in addition to the challenges of cold and flu season. American Red Cross…
Delaware Riverkeeper Network Demands Additional Camp FIMFO Hearing
The Delaware Riverkeeper Network is calling on the Town of Highland Planning Board to hold an additional public hearing on the Camp FIMFO draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), citing a lack of…
As Lawmakers Return to Albany, They Can’t Stop Talking About One Thing: Affordability
As state lawmakers return to Albany on Wednesday to kick-start this year’s legislative session, the focus seems to be all in one place: pocketbooks. “I don’t want to spoil anything,” Assembly Speaker…
Paula Kay Takes Oath as New York’s 100th Assemblymember
Paula Elaine Kay was officially sworn in as Assemblymember for New York’s 100th District on January 5, 2025, succeeding Aileen Gunther. The ceremony, held at Thompson Town Hall, was attended by local…