On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 3:00 PM, officers from the Village of Liberty Police Department responded to reports of a fight near Liberty High School on Buckley Street. A 16-year-old…
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Rural Women’s Assembly Returns for Weekend of Sisterhood, Strategies and Stories
This weekend, nearly 200 women of all ages—from teenagers to elders—are gathering in Sullivan County, NY, for the annual Rural Women’s Assembly. The event, which brings together women from across New York…
Will Gov. Hochul Lead on Climate? Advocates Push for NY HEAT Act Funding in 2024 Budget
New York Governor Kathy Hocul will be laying out her vision for the next year in the Empire State at her State of the State Address next month, kicking off the budgeting…
Ulster County Approves Budget Prioritizing Infrastructure
The Ulster County Legislature voted to approve the 2025 County Executive Budget on Tuesday, December 10, with a bipartisan vote of 17 to 4 and two absences. The budget, proposed by County…
Respiratory Viruses Increasing in New York, Nationally
‘Tis the season. Respiratory virus season that is. Respiratory viruses like Covid-19, influenza, and RSV are increasing in New York and nationally. Plus, there’s been a spike in whooping cough. Dr. Marisa…
Public Health Director Confirms Rabies in Sullivan County Raccoon
A raccoon found dead in Bloomingburg this week tested positive for rabies, county health officials confirmed. Public Health Director Jill Hubert-Simon said the property owners where the raccoon was found did the…
New York Medicaid Plans Are Responsible for Wage Theft, Lawsuit Charges
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · December 3, 2024 New York…
December is Leading Month for Home Fires, Ulster County Fire Coordinator Shares Safety Tips
Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals are all iconic symbols of the holiday season, but they also pose potential fire risks that contribute to a rise in home fires across the…
Pike County Studying Microplastics in Local Waters
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles that either come from products intentionally containing them or break off from larger plastic items like clothing, tires, and cookware, are increasingly being found in unexpected places. And…