On Friday, March 8th, the New Hope Community in Loch Sheldrake is set to join the “Rally in the Valley” at Letchworth Village in Stony Point, NY, to advocate for better compensation…
Author: Patricio Robayo
Sullivan West Central School District Advocates for Return of $2M in State Funds
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget would slash state aid for about half of all school districts in New York, but rural districts could bear the biggest burden, including the Sullivan West…
Sullivan County’s Leap into the Future: Harnessing A.I. in Government
Dan Hust, Sullivan County’s Director of Communication, discusses the county’s innovative adoption of A.I. through a chatbot named Saige, aimed at improving public service efficiency. By attending Google’s Public Sector Generative AI…
Village of Liberty’s Police Chief Announces Drop in Overdose Cases for 2023
The Village of Liberty Police Chief, Steven D’Agata, reported a significant decrease in both fatal and non-fatal overdoses related to illegal substance use in 2023 compared to previous years. Non-fatal overdose…
NY Focus: How the Hospital Lobby Pummeling Hochul’s Budget Brought in a Billion Dollars
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 · February 29, 2024 How the…
Freezing Temperatures Returning; Here Are Some Tips for Keeping Pets Safe
This month, New York State went through several big snow storms, leading to the closure of schools and widespread power outages. Now, freezing temperatures are back, especially at night. While residents typically…
Ukraine: 2 Years Later with Dr. Larysa Dyrszka
Two years ago, as the invasion of Ukraine began, we spoke with Dr. Larysa Dyrszka, a Ukrainian-American residing in Sullivan County and a retired pediatrician, to discuss the humanitarian aid efforts taking…
Votebeat/Spotlight PA: A Deficit of Experienced Voting Officials Could Mean Trouble For PA’s 2024 Election
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. BY: Carter Walker of…
Young Driver from Ellenville Sees Early Career Success
Brock Pinkerous is a 13-year-old race car driver from Ellenville, New York. Despite racing competitors who are in their 30s and 40s, Pinkerous has done more than hold his own. He…