The Sullivan County Emergency Services Youth Academy will be returning July 21-25, 2025. Open to Sullivan County 14-16-year-olds, the Emergency Services Youth Academy is a weeklong, immersive tour of the people, policies and practices behind emergency response. Participants will spend five days gaining in-depth, hands-on knowledge about drones, search & rescue techniques, firefighting, 911 dispatch, […]
Reciprocal tariffs on imported goods are set to start Wednesday. The Trump administration plans to match the tariffs and sales taxes charged on U.S. goods by other nations. A U.S. imposed tariff of 25% on all steel and aluminum imports has already been in place since March 12, and a 25% tariff on imported automobiles […]
Ulster County is set to enter into a “Sister Community” agreement with the Chernivtsi Region of Ukraine, in a move to foster cultural exchange, education, and municipal service partnerships. The resolution, introduced by County Executive Jen Metzger and Legislature Chair Peter Criswell, will be up for vote during the Legislature’s April 15 session. The agreement […]
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“Greetings from Here” showcases postcard-scale prints and other artworks that capture the essence of the Catskills through the eyes of local artists. The small-format pieces, reminiscent of classic postcards, serve as artifacts of travel, each offering a personal perspective on the region’s natural beauty and cultural significance. The exhibit explores the Catskills as a place […]
Following the announcement of the closure of PepsiCo’s facility in Liberty, New York, town and village officials have been scrambling to address the fallout and find solutions for the hundreds of workers who are set to lose their jobs. The layoffs are expected to have a ripple effect throughout Sullivan County, particularly impacting working-class families […]
Fly fishing season has arrived in Trout Town USA – or Roscoe, New York to most New Yorkers. April 1 marked the opening day for fly fishing season. Since the 1940s, fly fishing enthusiasts and local residents in the Catskills have met at the popular Junction Pool to cast trout and celebrate a ceremonial first […]
