Governor Kathy Hochul has until midnight on Dec. 19 to sign or veto the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act, or LICH Act, legislation aimed at giving communities more notice and input…
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Sullivan County DA Launches New Countywide Interagency Effort to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty is spearheading a new countywide effort to combat the opioid epidemic, joining forces with the Village of Liberty Police Department and nonprofit Hope Not Handcuffs….
Jared’s Law Aims to Curb Underage Drinking, Hold Adults Accountable in Sullivan County
Underage drinking and drug use remain a serious threat in local communities, and officials say Jared’s Law is putting more responsibility directly on adults. The county’s social host law — named for…
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Livingston Manor Area
LIVINGSTON MANOR, N.Y. — A raccoon found in the Town of Rockland has tested positive for rabies, the Sullivan County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday. It marks the fourth case this…
Americans Find Common Ground on Healthcare, Housing & Shared Values — New RWJF Study
With the federal government shutdown entering a third week, it might seem as if Americans are more divided than ever before. But a new study shows that on issues of healthcare, housing,…
Cardiologist Warns Federal Cuts Could Deepen Strain on U.S. Healthcare System
Peter Kowey, M.D., a cardiologist at the Lankenau Institute, says the real financial waste in America’s healthcare system isn’t where politicians think it is. In his new book, Failure to Treat: How…
Federal Shutdown Threatens Local Safety Nets in Sullivan County, Commissioner Warns
The federal government remains closed today amid a bitter impasse on Capitol Hill over competing congressional spending bills—one backed by each party. The stalemate is already raising concerns here at home. In…
Recognizing the Signs: New Alzheimer’s Data Prompts Urgent Awareness Push
As June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is amplifying efforts to educate the public on the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, with new data revealing that over…
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…