A.J. Schenkman is the author of several books about local and regional history. He has written for many magazines, blogs, and academic journals including numerous articles on Hudson Valley history in Ulster…
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Will PA Gov. Josh Shapiro be the Harris Campaign’s Vice Presidential Pick?
Vice President Kamala Harris is in the market for a running mate, and the Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, appears to be on the shortlist of potential picks. Shapiro’s popularity is seen…
How Deep is the Big Eddy in Narrowsburg?
Lisa Glover, also known as Lisa the Maker, visited Narrowsburg last year and looked out at the Deeps, or Big Eddy, of the Delaware River. She wondered just how deep it truly…
SPOTLIGHT PA: Thousands Of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
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. HARRISBURG…
Borscht Belt Festival Returns to Ellenville
The second annual Borscht Belt Fest, featuring comedy, food, music and storytelling, starts July 26 and runs through the weekend in Ellenville. Andrew Jacobs, one of the festival’s organizers and the President…
Local Officials Rally Against Closure of Sullivan Correctional Facility
New York State Senator Peter Oberacker, representing the 51st District, was joined by local officials at a rally held at the Woodbourne Firehouse on Wednesday, July 24th, to oppose to the planned…
Weekend of Chamber Music Hosts Final Performances Over the Weekend
Weekend of Chamber Music is ending this week with the Piano works of John Luther Adams, an improvised score for Nanook of the North, as well as three works rooted in the…
House of Waters to Play at Harmony in the Woods
Grammy nominated experimental jazz band, House of Waters will play at Harmony in the Woods in Hawley, PA this Friday, July 26, 2024. The group will play at 6:00PM. Tim Bruno…
Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Leader
The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce appointed Ashley Leavitt as President and CEO. Leavitt is a local businessperson with a background in education, business development, and recruitment. Previously Leavitt worked at SUNY…