February 22 is Student Press Freedom Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges student journalists face, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities and taking actions to protect…
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A Century of Systemic Discrimination Towards Black Farmers
Making a living as a small-scale farmer in a system that supports mass-production isn’t easy. For Black farmers, a number of discriminatory barriers have made farming even more challenging. In the last…
Act for Change Engages Ulster Youth in Anti-Racist Dialogue
Act for Change brings together teens from across Ulster County to engage in anti-racist dialogue and work across identity groups. Act for Change was co-developed by teens, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, and…
Is NY Doing Enough to Address the Housing Crisis?
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress recently published a report detailing how neighboring states of New York are addressing the housing crisis at the state level. This nonprofit organization conducts research and analysis…
Wayne County Public Library Funding Uncertain, But Library Not Closing
The Director of the Wayne County Public Library in Honesdale says the public is under the misimpression that the library is fully funded. Tracy Schwarz is the System Administrator of the Wayne…
From Statistics to Solutions: Improving Black Maternal Health
CDC data show that Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, with most of the maternal deaths being preventable. This heightened risk…
“Rescue EMS”: The State of Emergency Medical Services in Sullivan County
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) has released a package of legislation titled “Rescue EMS” to strengthen local Emergency Medical Services in New York State. With ambulance wait times…
Sullivan County Mental Health Resources Expands
With the growing demand for mental health resources in New York State, Astor Services has taken a step forward in expanding access to essential care by extending its mental and behavioral…
Upcoming Fashion Show at The Black Library Showcases Local Designers, Models
The Black Library is a library and community art space focused on celebrating Black History and Culture based in The Village of Monticello in Sullivan County. This Saturday, February 17th, at 6…