Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Climate Change Superfund Act into law, making New York the second state in the country to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for climate impacts. The Climate…
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America’s Future Depends on a Thriving Free press, and It’s Time We Take it Back
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. The…
Voters Approve Merger of Livingston Manor and Roscoe School Districts
Residents of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School districts voted in favor of merging the two districts through centralization during a referendum held on Thursday. The measure was approved by a…
AAA Predicts Busiest Holiday Travel Season in Five Years
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the busiest for holiday travel. Beginning Saturday through New Year’s Day, AAA estimates a record 119 million Americans will be in planes, trains,…
Skinners Falls Surprise: PennDOT Announces Demolition of Historic Bridge
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation now plans to permanently destroy the standing Skinners Falls Bridge, reversing its prior stated intention of dismantling the bridge and storing its pieces for later use, according…
Gov. Hochul Vetoes Law Requiring Local Community Involvement Before Hospital Closures
New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill on Friday that would have mandated local community involvement before the closure of a hospital or specific units. The bill, which was passed by…
New York Ban on PFAS in Textiles and Apparel Begins January 1, 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, New York State’s law that bans PFAS in clothing will go into effect. Clothes and textiles are examples of a major use of PFAS, which are typically used…
Effort to Save Landmark Coal Silos in Callicoon
The towering coal silos on Main Street in Callicoon, New York, once served as the heartbeat of the small town, transporting coal from Honesdale, PA, to Monticello, NY, and helping put the…
Sullivan County Legislature Passes 2025 Budget
After a record seven hour session, Sullivan County Legislators approved the 2025 Budget, which includes a 2.5% tax levy increase. The budget passed with an 8-1 vote, with District 9 Legislator Terry…