On World AIDS Day, New York State health officials say the state has made major progress in reducing HIV infections, but deep disparities and ongoing stigma continue to drive new cases—particularly among…
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HEAP Season Opens Dec. 1 After Federal Shutdown Delay
LIBERTY, N.Y. — The 2025-26 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season will open Dec. 1, following a delay caused by the recent federal government shutdown, according to the New York State Office…
I-80 Expansion Threatens Wetlands — and the Fix Is 50 Miles Away in Wayne County
PennDOT’s $935 million plan to widen Interstate 80 in Stroudsburg is triggering a wave of environmental concerns — not just in Monroe County, but 50 miles north in rural Damascus Township, Pennsylvania….
NY FOCUS: Heating Assistance Still on Hold as Federal Government Reopens
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 · November 15, 2025 Heating Assistance…
National Fraud Awareness Week: Shutdown Scams and Holiday Hoaxes
Every day, people get texts that make their heart race. “You have an unpaid toll balance. Please pay to avoid penalties or further action.” “Driver Chat: A message from the driver delivering…
Understanding Diabetes During the Holidays: A Conversation with Dr. Scott T. Hines
This November marks American Diabetes Month, a time when millions of families gather for the holidays — and also a moment to talk honestly about a condition that affects more people than…
Human Rights Commission To Host Roundtable About Housing and Discrimination
The Sullivan County Human Rights Commission will be hosting a Roundtable on Human Rights at SUNY Sullivan on December 3rd from 11 AM – 2 PM. The event will be open to…
Mold, Inaccessible Bathrooms, Unlivable Conditions: Disabled New Yorkers Say ‘Hotel-for-Housing’ is Failing Them
Editor‘s Note: After this story was published, Steven Boynton said DSS provided him with a shower chair and toilet seat riser for extra mobility support on Nov. 26. He’s still waiting on a…
How to Stay Fire-Safe This Thanksgiving: Sullivan County Fire Coordinator Shares Essential Tips
Thanksgiving is one of the biggest cooking days of the year—and one of the most dangerous. Between crowded kitchens, deep-fried turkeys, candles, fireplaces, and heavy holiday travel, the risk of fires and…