New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to add a requirement that people videotape their requests for physician-assisted deaths, one of several conditions she’s put forward to sign the hotly debated Medical Aid in…
Day: December 3, 2025
Disabilities Beat: Are Trump, Other Elected Officials, Alienating Voters by Using the ‘R-Word’?
Last week, many disabled Americans were shocked, but not surprised, as they told BTPM and described on social media, that President Donald Trump used the word “retarded” in a social media post…
NY Gov. Hochul Accepted — And Is Now Refunding — Thousands in Donations From Appointees
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s massive campaign war chest is a source of political strength. But after a Democratic primary rival questioned some of the incumbent’s fundraising methods, the governor’s campaign said it will…
Sullivan 180 Celebrates a Year of Momentum, Youth Leadership and Community Health Gains
From school gardens to countywide wellness initiatives, Sullivan 180 is closing out 2025 with what Executive Director Denise Frangipane calls unmistakable momentum — and gearing up for an even more ambitious 2026….
New York 51st State Senate Race 2026: Three Candidates Enter Competitive Contest
The race for New York’s 51st State Senate seat is heating up ahead of the 2026 election, with three candidates officially in the mix following Republican incumbent Peter Oberacker’s decision to run…
Honesdale Residents Reject Earned Income Tax in Narrow Vote
Honesdale voters have rejected the borough’s proposed earned income tax (EIT), leaving local officials with tough choices for the 2026 budget. The Honesdale Borough Council was split 3-3 on the proposal during…