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…
Author: Kimberly Izar
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…
Queer Soup Night Brings Comfort and Community to the Hudson Valley
There’s something about soup that is so comforting. Every culture has its own variation of soup and for many, the dish invokes memories of community, family, and care. At Harana Market in…
County Leaders Warn House Budget Bill Could Devastate NY’s Healthcare System
County leaders across New York State came together on May 21 to address the devastating toll the proposed House budget reconciliation bill could have on New Yorkers. During a press conference organized…
Middletown Rally Brings Together Residents in Solidarity With Gaza
More than 100 residents gathered on May 18 in Thrall Park in Middletown, N.Y. to protest Israel’s war in Gaza. Protestors marched for one mile through downtown Middletown, stopping at City Hall…
A Closer Look at Proposed Sullivan County Housing Shelter with Legislator Cat Scott
Sullivan County legislators are scrambling for a new location to build a gateway housing shelter in the county. On May 15, the legislature voted against scheduling a public hearing to operate a…
Sullivan County Legislature Scrambles for a New Housing Shelter Location
The Sullivan County legislature voted against scheduling a public hearing to operate a gateway housing center on Pittaluga Road in Thompson, N.Y., on May 15. The hearing would have been the second…
A Dozen Bhutanese Immigrants Deported from PA – Many Families Still Don’t Know Where They Are
At least a dozen Bhutanese immigrants have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported from Pennsylvania. The majority of their families still do not know where they are,…
Trump’s Proposed Film Tariffs Could Shake Up Local Film Industry
President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States, claiming that “the movie industry in America is dying a very fast death.” Trump announced in…