When legislative Republicans urged Congress to reject Pennsylvania’s electoral votes for Joe Biden in 2020, they didn’t cite voter fraud or illegal activity. Instead, they pointed to something seemingly innocuous: guidance from…
Author: Tim Bruno
Stressed Out? Sit by a Catskills Stream and Meditate
The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program is hosting a Streamside Mindfulness Meditation program this week next to the Esopus Creek in Mt. Tremper, NY. The meditation will be led by senior monks…
Lake Superior Beach Reopens Saturday
Bethel, NY – Sullivan County will be reopening the beach and resuming boat rentals tomorrow, Saturday, August 10, at Lake Superior State Park in Bethel, starting at 9 a.m. Due to an…
Gov. Hochul Declares Statewide State of Emergency as Remnants of Debby Cause Severe Flooding
Flood Watches and Warnings Remain in Effect for Much of the State Tornado Watches Have Been Issued for Portions of the Hudson Valley –including Sullivan County– Capital Region, North Country and Mohawk…
Bridgework to Close Portion of County Route 115 for Three Weeks
The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is closing a portion of County Road 115 (Odell Road) in the Town of Cochecton to replace County Bridge 472, located immediately west of the…
Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage After Inventory Drops 25%
The American Red Cross is grappling with a critical shortage of blood, as the national supply has dwindled by over 25% since July 1. On Monday, the organization reported that severe temperatures…
Phish and Phans Return to Bethel Woods for Three Nights of Jams
The rock band Phish returns to Bethel Woods for a three-night residency this weekend. Thousands of fans will attend the shows at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival and, with camping…
Eating Upstate: Transforming a Double Decker Bus into a Restaurant
Rob & Kim Rayevsky bought a 1980 British double decker bus in 2022, which was a retired tour bus in Philadelphia, Kim’s hometown. First Rob painted it, then they transformed it into…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
This week, Joe looks out for the Perseid meteor shower; shares secrets of ancient Herculaneum scrolls deciphered by AI; and explains the desert moss |”that can survive on Mars.” He spoke to…