The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) held a press conference today in Lackawanna County to highlight their collaborative efforts to combat littering, particularly in designated Litter…
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Sullivan County Appoints New Human Rights Commissioners
The Sullivan County Legislature has appointed several new members to the Human Rights Commission, emphasizing the body’s importance to the community. The appointments follow the recent naming of Ramone E. Wilson as…
Borscht Belt Artifacts: Relics of the Catskill Resort Age
Alex Prizgintas is a local author, musician, and historian whose passion for preserving the legacy of the Catskills’ famed Borscht Belt has captured the attention of audiences across the region. Through his…
Think Dandelions Are Just Pesky Weeds? Think Again.
Spring is in the air — and so are the dandelions. At the 2nd Annual Dandelion Festival on May 4 at Momo Global Flowers Farm in Jeffersonville, NY, organizers hope to change…
Ulster County Becomes First US County to Establish Sister Community with Ukraine
Ulster County has taken a historic step in support of Ukraine, becoming the first county in the United States to establish a “Sister Community” agreement with a region in the war-torn nation….
New Paltz to Host Earth Day Fair on April 26
The annual New Paltz Earth Day Fair will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering information and presentations on a range of environmental topics. The…
Lawmakers Want to Make Changes to NY’s Home Care Program
Several state lawmakers say they want to undo aspects of New York’s controversial remaking of a popular home care program after the budget is finalized. More than 200,000 disabled people are enrolled…
Yes in God’s Backyard? Churches Push to Skirt Zoning Laws and Build More Housing
Dustin Longmire is a pastor with an extra church. And he believes the most Christian thing to do with it is build more housing. The 38-year-old pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in…
Gov. Hochul Drops Bid for New Crime of ‘Masked Harassment’ in NY Budget Talks
As negotiations over the late state budget limp along, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed restriction on wearing facemasks in public remains one of the last sticking points. But after weeks in which a…