Ellenville, NY — In response to a rising number of measles cases across the country and around the globe, the Ulster County Department of Health is hosting a free measles vaccination clinic…
Author: Tim Bruno
Callicoon Job Corps Students Return After Court Stops Sudden Closure
The future of the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center in Callicoon — and dozens of similar training centers nationwide — remains uncertain, but a federal court ruling has temporarily halted efforts to…
Ordinary Rebels and Everyday Resistance: A Deep Water Literary Festival Preview
The Deep Water Literary Festival returns to Narrowsburg in just two weeks, and this year’s lineup promises timely conversations. Among the highlights is a panel titled “Ordinary Rebels,” which explores the…
Proposed Cap to NY Farm Expansions Spark Concerns From Dairy Industry
A proposed bill in the New York State Senate would place a cap on herd numbers for farmers looking to make expansions. The proposal is already striking concerns for the state’s largest…
Gillibrand Backs SMART Act Aimed at Reducing Drug Costs
Out-of-pocket drug costs for Americans hit $98 billion in 2024, marking a 5-year, 25% rise according to health firm IQ-VIA. A bill that would lower some of those costs has the backing…
Key NY Legislative Caucus Endorses Criminal Justice Bills in Light of Prison Deaths
Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus are calling on lawmakers to pass a slate of prison reform bills before the end of the legislative session. The caucus…
Liberty Central School District to Break Ground on New Athletic Field
LIBERTY, NY – The Liberty Central School District will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. to mark the beginning of construction on a new athletic field…
“Make Sure It’s Secure”: Gun Storage Check Week Urges Firearm Owners to Rethink Safety
Gun owners across the country are being urged to take a moment this week to evaluate how—and how well—they’re securing their firearms. It’s all part of Gun Storage Check Week, a national…
Is It a Scam? How to Tell—and What to Do—During Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
As Medicare Fraud Prevention Week unfolds from June 2 through June 6, advocates across the country are sounding the alarm on a growing and costly threat: Medicare fraud. The issue impacts not…