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Ulster County Executive Pushes Back on ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ List: “We Are in Full Compliance with Federal Law”
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is speaking out after Ulster was named in a controversial list published last week by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which categorized nearly 400…
Biden’s Diagnosis Brings Prostate Cancer Into Focus—Expert Shares What Every Man Should Know
In the wake of former President Joe Biden’s announcement that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones , the conversation around prostate…
Future of Sullivan County’s Trash in Limbo
At the Sullivan County Transfer Station in Monticello, dozens of trucks drive in and out of Landfill Drive to unload tons of trash. Inside the main warehouse, garbage bags, construction debris, and…
Tensions Flare Over Reimbursements at Fallsburg Town Board Meeting
Disagreements within the Fallsburg Town Board came to a head on May 20, when a debate over travel reimbursements led to a sharp exchange between Councilmember Sean Wall-Carty and Town Supervisor Michael…
Ulster County Expands Emergency Services Role with New State Certification
Ulster County’s Department of Emergency Services is poised to take a larger role in supporting emergency medical operations across the region. This expansion comes after the county was granted a Municipal Ambulance…
Ulster County’s “I Voted” Sticker Contest Empowers Young Artists Through Democracy
In Ulster County, students are being invited to leave their mark on local democracy—literally. The “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest is now open to young artists between the ages of 9 and…
A SUNY Graduate’s Journey: From Overcoming Addiction to Serving Others
Graduation season is upon us, and every graduate has their own story of why they wanted to pursue their education. For Sullivan County resident, June Hanley, her story began more than 20…
Catskills Community Land Trust: Building Affordable Housing in the Town of Rockland
Imagine an affordable rental home constructed with local timber, local workforce, and with cutting edge green technology – built by and for the community. That is what the Catskills Community Land Trust…