Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has appointed poet and music critic Mike Jurkovic as the county’s 2025 Poet Laureate. Jurkovic, a resident the Shawangunk hamlet of Wallkill, follows Kate Hymes of New…
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Orange County Offers Summer Jobs to Teens, Young Adults
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the return of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), an initiative that has been serving local teenagers and young adults for over 30 years. This federally…
Committee for Equity and Justice Encourages Face-to-Face Conversation to Strengthen Community
We’re living in a world that is rapidly changing, some of it to our liking, and some not. With all that is going on, how do we maintain and strengthen our sense…
Federal Funding Freeze Impacting Food Security for Residents
The federal funding freeze announced by the Trump administration is destabilizing some local programs despite court interventions. In the wake of frozen federal funding, the Sullivan Fresh Food Security Program is grappling…
Should Seniors Only be Eligible for Rebate Checks? NY Lawmakers Think So
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s marquee budget proposals are facing new pushback, with top legislators now saying a plan to send rebate checks to taxpayers should only apply to seniors. Senate Majority…
Coach Maggi: Tips for Healthy Ways to Consume Caffeine
One of the most commonly used stimulants in the world is caffeine. According to recent research, over 90% of adults use it regularly to improve alertness, energy levels, and their mood. There…
The Overlook: A New Community Newspaper in the Catskills
The Overlook, a new nonprofit newspaper, describes itself as “community journalism serving Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken and Woodstock.” At a time when newspapers in America are disappearing at a rate of…
NY Healthcare CEO: Medicaid is a Lifeline and Must Be Protected
Three prominent members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus are appealing to fellow Republicans not to get in the way of making massive cuts to Medicaid — likely necessary for financing the…
Roscoe’s Two-Headed Trout Dinner Celebrates Trout Season
The Roscoe-Rockland Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its annual Two-Headed Trout Awards, recognizing the Dette family and Phil and Donna Vallone for their contributions to the community. The awards…