Nearly 50 residents attended a meeting on Thursday to hear Roscoe/Manor School Superintendent John Evans address their concerns and answer questions about the newly formed school district. The district is facing several…
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Fire Erupts at Nevele Hotel in Ellenville
A fire broke out at the historic Nevele Hotel in Ellenville, NY, on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025. Firefighters from multiple local departments quickly responded, containing the blaze to the main lobby…
Meet The New DRBC Executive Director
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…
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…