The Borscht Belt is the nickname for a collection of resorts and vacation bungalows across New York’s Sullivan, Ulster, and Orange counties that attracted crowds of Jewish visitors in the mid-20th century…
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Student Newspaper Reports on Challenges Local Immigrants Face
Manor Ink is Sullivan County’s award-winning, youth-driven community newspaper and its April issue is out now. The cover story is about the local immigrant experience. Tim Bruno spoke to Manor Ink’s Editor…
Live from Trout Town USA: Trout Fishing Season Begins
Anglers across New York hit the banks of creeks, streams, and rivers this morning for the opening day of trout fishing season. Among them was noted local angler Judy Van Put who…
Fire Damages Nevele Hotel; Borscht Belt Museum Working to Recover Historic Items
A fire swept through one of the buildings on the former Nevele Resort property last week. On March 19, The Winter Lodge building at the Nevele Grand Hotel in Ulster County caught…
NY Lawmakers Pushing to Expand Travel Access for Those with Disabilities
Most people easily navigate public spaces; however, for those with disabilities, a lack of adult changing tables and similar accommodations turns these simple activities into major challenges. That could change in New…
NY Lawmakers Extend Ban on Fracking, Send Bill to Governor
A bill that would extend the state’s ban on natural gas fracking is heading to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk after the State Legislature acted recently to prohibit using liquid carbon dioxide to…
From West Point to Ukraine: The Journey of Colonel Hartwell
Retired Colonel Sam Hartwell, a former U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer and West Point graduate has devoted his life to deciphering the intricacies of international relations, with a particular focus on…
NY Focus: New Bill Would Stop Cops From Citing Debunked ‘Excited Delirium’ Syndrome
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. CRIMINAL JUSTICE · March 19, 2024 New Bill Would…
Local Doctor Discusses Measles Outbreak; Number Already Equals Last Year’s Total
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors this week about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equaled all of the U.S. cases…