The Gender, Identity, Respect, Dignity and Safety Act, more commonly known as the G.I.R.D.S. Act, is a proposed legislative bill in the New York State Senate that would require all New York…
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‘Water, Water Everywhere’: How Extreme Weather is Changing New York’s Farming Industry
Chamomile, hibiscus, and lemongrass are among the herbs that Kendra Payne, owner of The Herbal Scoop in Narrowsburg, said customers tend to gravitate to in the summertime. “Everybody’s looking for hydration….
From Brownies to a Movement: How the New Paltz Free Food Fridge is Fighting Hunger and Building Community
The founder and CEO of Millions of Butterflies began their journey during the pandemic— with small bake sales— to raise money for food justice causes. But what started as a simple gesture…
SPOTLIGHT PA: Trump Admin Tells Pa., Other States To Shift Broadband Focus To Cheaper Options Like Elon Musk’s Starlink
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…
NYC Mayoral Primary Upset Sends Ripples Through New York State Politics
In a stunning political shift, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s decisive victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary has not only toppled former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s attempted comeback but also stirred speculation about…
Highland Reviews Environmental Report for $40M Camp FIMFO Project
In the Town of Highland, a years-long debate over the proposed Camp FIMFO resort-style campground is approaching a critical juncture. The local planning board is now reviewing a Final Environmental Impact Statement…
Unofficial Results and Takeaways from June 24th Primary Election
Polls have closed and ballots have been counted in New York’s June 24 primary. From hotly contested races in Sullivan County to historic shifts in Woodstock, voters across the Hudson…
Woman Dies Following Medical Emergency at Ulster County Pool in New Paltz
A 62-year-old woman from Napanoch died Saturday after experiencing a medical emergency while swimming at the Ulster County Pool in New Paltz, according to county officials. Emergency crews responded to the scene…
SUNY Sullivan is “Investing in the Future” with Tuition-Free SUNY Community College Program
This fall, the State of New York is launching SUNY Reconnect, a tuition-free program for all SUNY Community Colleges for adult learners with no prior degree between the ages of 25-55. As…