Day: April 17, 2024

Wayne County Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program

The Wayne Conservation District has launched the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) here in Wayne County for active farm operations. Applications are due to the District Office by April 30, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. and an on-farm pre-application meeting with District Staff is required. To schedule a pre-application meeting please call Jamie or Zach at […]

Scholarships Available for the Class of 2024 through Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan

A total of 140 scholarships worth nearly $500 thousand will be awarded from funds at the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) this spring. High school seniors and adults returning to college are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. Applications for scholarships can be submitted at cfosny.org until April 22.

Banned Books Symposium: Proactive, Reactive, and Supportive

On May 4th, Poughkeepsie will host the Banned Books Symposium: Proactive, Reactive, and Supportive at the Dutchess BOCES Conference Center. This half-day event will include discussions on banned books and programs that have faced challenges. Additionally, Jeff Trexler, the Interim Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, will be featured during the day’s events. […]

Moving Toward Health: Successful Spaces

“Successful Spaces” by Maggi Fitzpatrick Sullivan County Democrat Health & Wellness Columnist There are many factors that influence our ability to reach our goals and become the version of ourselves we aspire to be. Of course, one very important factor is us. We have the ability to respond to our thoughts and feelings and choose […]

No Budget Deal Yet in Albany

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday that there’s a conceptual deal on the state budget, but the Assembly Speaker says that announcement was premature. He says many lawmakers have yet to be briefed on all the details, and that nothing is set in stone. From the New York Public News Network, Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. […]

Celebrating Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct

Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct, also known as the Roebling Bridge, is the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States. It runs 535 feet over the Delaware River, from Minisink Ford, New York, to Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. The 175th Anniversary Celebration of Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct is April 27, featuring a walking tour with Professor and Historian […]