A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday that the Trump administration must continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. However, state and county officials across…
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Delhi Woman Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 28, Police Say
A Delhi woman died Tuesday afternoon after her vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a pickup truck on State Highway 28 in Delaware County, according to New York State Police. Troopers…
“Arbitrary and Abusing Power”: Pregnant and Lactating Mothers Illegally Detained by ICE Reaches Alarming Rates
The amount of pregnant and lactating mothers being taken into ICE Detention has skyrocketed over the last year, according to Juana Cortes de Torres, Director of the Legal Immigrant Rights Project…
William Rieber Jr. Seeks Another Term as Thompson Supervisor
Town of Thompson Supervisor William Rieber Jr. is running for re-election, aiming to continue the work he’s led over the past 12 years. Rieber, who has served on the town board in…
Scott Mace Challenges Bill Reiber Jr. for Thompson Supervisor
Thompson Councilman Scott Mace is running again for Town Supervisor, facing incumbent Bill Reiber Jr. in a rematch this November. Mace, a longtime board member and pharmacist, said his campaign focuses on saving money, improving communication, and fixing…
Damascus EMS Report Increase in Emergency Calls as Volunteer Pool Shrinks, Medicaid Reimbursement Threats
Inside the large white ambulance, there’s a radio system, oxygen tanks, and other life-saving equipment. It’s one of two medical vehicles that Damascus Volunteer Ambulance Corps uses to serve people in case…
Middletown Redirects Federal Funds for Emergency SNAP Relief Amid Government Shutdown: How to Apply
Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano opened applications on Wednesday for an emergency food relief program for people receiving SNAP benefits as the federal government enters its fifth week of its shutdown. DeStefano says…
Sullivan County Budget Proposal Cites Sales Tax Drop, Inflation in 9.1% Tax Hike
Sullivan County is proposing a 2026 budget that avoids program cuts but seeks a 9.1% increase in property taxes, driven largely by a slowdown in sales tax collections and inflationary cost pressures….
League of Women Voters Fights DOJ Bid for New York Voter Data
The League of Women Voters of New York State, joined by the Campaign Legal Center and the Brennan Center for Justice, has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought…