New Congressman Josh Riley of New York’s 19th district was just sworn in last Friday after defeating one-term Republican Marc Molinaro in November, but he’s already waded into the contentious issue of…
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PennDOT Defends Decision to Demolish Skinners Falls Bridge
As the Skinners Falls Bridge faces imminent demolition, there is growing debate over the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) handling of the situation. While local advocates and cultural resource agencies have…
Community Celebration and Concern for Endangered Skinners Falls Bridge
Community members along the Delaware River are planning a celebration of the historic and endangered Skinners Falls Bridge on Sunday, January 12. In 2019, PennDOT shut down the Skinners Falls Bridge to…
Winter Storms Disrupt Blood Donations in Northeast and Nationwide
January is National Blood Month, but winter weather disruptions are impacting efforts to maintain a strong blood supply. That’s in addition to the challenges of cold and flu season. American Red Cross…
Delaware Riverkeeper Network Demands Additional Camp FIMFO Hearing
The Delaware Riverkeeper Network is calling on the Town of Highland Planning Board to hold an additional public hearing on the Camp FIMFO draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), citing a lack of…
Ulster County Secures $2M Grant for New Emergency Center
Ulster County has been awarded a $2 million grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to support the construction of a new, energy-efficient Emergency Communications Center. The…
As Lawmakers Return to Albany, They Can’t Stop Talking About One Thing: Affordability
As state lawmakers return to Albany on Wednesday to kick-start this year’s legislative session, the focus seems to be all in one place: pocketbooks. “I don’t want to spoil anything,” Assembly Speaker…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
Our resident science guy Joe Johnson is back with science stories that caught his eye recently, including Pando, believed to be the largest, most dense organism ever found at nearly 13 million…
MLK Youth Summit Encourages Local Students to Become Agents of Change
The 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Youth Summit will take place on Friday, January 17, at SUNY Sullivan. The event is designed to empower high school juniors and…