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Fallsburg Hosts VEX Robotics Competition, Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
Fallsburg Junior-Senior High School came alive with excitement on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The school hosted the VEX V5 Robotics Competition, drawing participants from across New York. Teams from 31 schools showcased…
Laura Nordstrom Appointed as Ulster County’s First Director of Housing and Homelessness
Laura Nordstrom has recently been appointed as the first-ever Director of Housing and Homelessness in Ulster County’s Department of Social Services. Laura previously served as the Director of Research and Operational Programs…
EverGreen Meadow Academy Awarded $1.9M for At-Risk Girls’ School in Sullivan County
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $1.9 million grant to EverGreen Meadow Academy to establish a residential treatment center and a specialized middle school for girls at risk of self-harm…
NY FOCUS: Climate Deadline Stripped from Hochul’s State of the State Agenda at Last Minute
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · January 17, 2025 Climate…
Assemblymember Paula Kay Reacts to Hochul’s State of The State
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed several measures aimed at easing the financial burden on working and middle-class residents, including a tax cut, increased childcare subsidies, and a new grant for…
Fire Erupts at Nevele Hotel in Ellenville
A fire broke out at the historic Nevele Hotel in Ellenville, NY, on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025. Firefighters from multiple local departments quickly responded, containing the blaze to the main lobby…
Paula Kay Takes Oath as New York’s 100th Assemblymember
Paula Elaine Kay was officially sworn in as Assemblymember for New York’s 100th District on January 5, 2025, succeeding Aileen Gunther. The ceremony, held at Thompson Town Hall, was attended by local…
Dr. Jessie Moore Appointed Sullivan County Public Health Director
Dr. Jessie Moore has been named Sullivan County’s new Public Health Director. With experience overseeing healthcare services at Garnet Health and a background in public health education, Dr. Moore says she brings…