You’ve probably driven it–Route 17, winding through the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, but big changes are coming to this familiar stretch of highway. New York State is in the…
Author: Tim Bruno
General Manager
Citing Texas, Hochul Says NY Should Abandon Independent Redistricting
Flanked by Democratic lawmakers from Texas, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state should abandon its commitment to nonpartisan districts and instead let Democrats redraw maps to maximize their political power….
Legal Expert: NY Redistricting Unlikely Before Midterms, Red States Push Partisan Maps
As Republicans fear losing their narrow House majority in the upcoming midterms, GOP leaders in some states are discussing redrawing Congressional district boundaries to give their party an advantage in 2026. In…
Fewer Cars or Expanded Highways? A Battle for New York’s Future on the Road
The battle over roadway expansion is playing out in an obscure but important planning document, with transit and environmental advocates pushing for fewer cars in the draft New York State Transportation Master Plan. A…
State Proposal Draws Concern Over Potential to Release Offenders of Violent Crimes
A new proposal from the New York Board of Parole could change the review process for those convicted for crimes as a minor, but concerns have been raised by supporters and detractors…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Says It’s Shutting Down
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the conduit for federal funds to NPR and PBS, announced on Friday that it is beginning to wind down its operations given President Trump has signed a…
Rabid Fox Confirmed in Grahamsville: Public Health Officials Urge Caution and Vaccination
GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a grey fox found in the Grahamsville area has tested positive for the rabies virus, renewing public health warnings…
Hochul: More Than Half of NY School Districts Ready for Cell Phone Ban
All 731 school districts in New York are required to have plans in place for a cell phone ban by the end of this week. So far, more than 400 districts have…
All Things Good 2025: Healing, Justice, and Joy Come to Sullivan County
A unique gathering centered on wellness, grief, and collective action is returning to Sullivan County this summer. Now in its fifth year, the All Things Good festival—happening August 9–10 at New Memories…