Day: February 20, 2025

Hochul Rejects Louisiana Extradition Order for Doctor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected an extradition order from Louisiana for a New Paltz doctor accused of providing a criminal abortion via telemedicine. Dr. Maggie Carpenter was indicted by a grand jury in January. She is the first abortion care provider to be charged with criminal abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned […]

Correctional Officers’ Protest Escalates as State Implements New Measures

The ongoing strike by correctional officers across New York State has now entered a new phase. Workers are still picketing outside facilities, including the Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County, demanding safer working conditions, better staffing, and an end to excessive overtime. Meanwhile, the state is taking new steps to end the protest. The strike, […]

NRDC: No Legal Basis for Transportation Dept. to Halt Congestion Pricing

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Wednesday after the U.S. Transportation Secretary said it would reverse federal approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing program. Standing alongside MTA leaders in Manhattan Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul defended the pricing plan implemented last month. It charges most drivers $9 to enter lower […]

How Sweet It Is: Maple Syrup Tour in NEPA

Maple syrup has a rich history in North America, dating back to Native American tribes who first discovered how to turn sap into syrup and sugar. In the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, this time-honored tradition continues to thrive, and visitors can get a firsthand look at the process during the annual Self-Guided Maple Tour hosted […]

Historian Explores Native American Portage Routes Across New York

On February 23, historian and author Evan Pritchard will lead a virtual event, “By Any Means Necessary: Retracing Algonquin Portage Routes in New York,” exploring the history of Native American trade and travel routes. Presented in partnership with the Time and The Valleys Museum, the program will delve into Algonquin waterways across the state, including […]

New York

Jenna Nicholls Weaves Timeless Melodies, From New Orleans Soul to Western Tales

In the world of modern folk music, few artists blend genres with the same grace and authenticity as Jenna Nicholls. With three albums under her belt, this gifted singer-songwriter has woven a unique tapestry of sound, seamlessly fusing the rich, soulful spirit of New Orleans with the rugged charm of the American West. Image: Jenna […]

Drill, Baby, Drill? What Trump’s Energy Plans Mean for the Delaware River

Meg McGuire, founder and publisher of Delaware Currents, to discusses the implications of President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration. With Trump’s call to expand domestic oil and gas production, concerns have been raised about the potential environmental consequences for the Delaware River Basin. She talks about risks posed to water quality, wildlife, and the millions […]

Federal Order on Refugees Leaves NY Resettlement Agencies Scrambling

More than 1,000 refugees across upstate New York are worrying about how they will pay their rent and get work authorization after the federal government froze funding to resettlement agencies that support them. Leaders of agencies in Utica and Albany told Gothamist that President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending new refugee admissions forced them to […]