In an effort to reshape how New York’s criminal justice system handles young people who commit serious crimes, two public defenders are making waves with an op-ed recently published in the Albany…
Author: Patricio Robayo
NY FOCUS: Trump’s Federal Cuts Push New York Mental Health Programs to Brink of Collapse
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Mental health providers are scrambling to prevent mass layoffs…
SPOTLIGHT PA: Man Charged in Arson Threatened to Beat Gov. Shapiro With Hammer, Police Say
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. This…
Curtain Call
Each week, we bring you engaging, in-depth interviews with the artists, directors, and creators shaping our local community theatres, alongside special guests from New York City and beyond. From hometown stages to Broadway lights, we uncover the stories, struggles, and triumphs behind the curtain. Between the conversations, enjoy handpicked Broadway show tunes that bring the magic of musical theatre straight to your ears.
Troopers Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Monticello
State Police are investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon at the Evergreen Housing Complex in Monticello. The incident took place shortly after 3 p.m. on April 10, drawing a heavy…
Sullivan County Youth Academy Back for 2025
After an exciting and impactful debut last summer, the Sullivan County Emergency Services Youth Academy is making a triumphant return this July, promising another unforgettable week of discovery, training, and real-world experiences…
State Representative Paula Kay Discusses Key Budget Issues Impacting 100th District
April 1 marks the start of New York state’s fiscal year and a state budget agreement is nowhere to be found. State lawmakers are set to approve a short-term budget extender today….
“Chemo Savvy” Brings Humor and Honesty to the Stage
Cancer touches nearly everyone, yet it’s rarely explored in the arts. Chemo Savvy sets out to change that. Veteran performers Verna Gillis and David Gonzalez—both currently undergoing chemotherapy—lead an evening of storytelling…
Garden Day 2025 Returns to SUNY Ulster on April 5
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County is hosting its annual Garden Day on Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge. This day-long event offers…