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…
Author: Kimberly Izar
Viral “Take Me Down to Stewy’s” Song Pays Tribute to New York Staple, Stewart’s Shops
Stewart’s Shops is a beloved gas station and convenience store with hundreds of locations across the Catskills and upstate New York. For many residents in rural communities, it’s a staple and, and…
Election 2025: What to Know About Town Supervisors
There are more than 930 towns across New York state. Many big and small towns have important elections coming up this Election Day, including in Sullivan, Orange, and Ulster counties. Chris Koetzle,…
Assemblymember Paula Kay Shares Update on NYSEG Rate Case
As the cold weather creeps in, more people are heating their homes. But some residents are concerned that already steep utility bills could climb even higher. In June, NYSEG filed rate…
Why People Joined No Kings Rallies Across Northeast PA and Catskills
More than seven million people participated in No Kings rallies on Oct. 18 across the country, according to national organizers. Thousands took to the streets in the Catskills and northeast Pennsylvania –…
With Route 17 Expansion Paused, Climate Advocates Push for Transit Alternatives
The New York State Department of Transportation has hit pause on its $1.4 billion plan to expand Route 17 through Orange and Sullivan Counties following community pushback. In October, the New York…
Garnet Health Plans to Join Montefiore Health System: Here’s What We Know
Garnet Health and Montefiore Health System announced on Wednesday that the two healthcare systems have signed a Letter of Intent for Garnet Health to pursue an affiliation with Montefiore Health System. “Today’s…
Ulster County Nonprofit to Host Harvest Fest for Afghan Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security ended temporary protected status, or TPS, in May for Afghan immigrants looking to resettle in the United States. Still, that hasn’t stopped community members in Ulster County…
As Dole Act Implementation Stalls, Local VA Agencies Say Staffing Shortages Persist
New York is home to more than 688,000 veterans, more than half of whom are people over 65, according to the state’s Office for the Aging. But local Veterans Affairs (VA) agencies…