Day: May 8, 2025

New York Filmmakers Skeptical of President’s Foreign Film Tariff

On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced he had authorized imposing a 100 percent tariff on all foreign films. Filmmakers and local film commissions in New York say it’s a bad idea — and infeasible. The president says the movie industry in the U.S. is dying. He claims other countries are offering incentives that are “propaganda” […]
New York Filmmakers Skeptical of President’s Foreign Film Tariff

Sullivan County Memorial Day Parades & Services

Sullivan County Memorial Day Parades & Services – 2025 Saturday, May 24th Mamakating: 9:00 – 11:15 am – Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947 will hold Memorial Day Services at the following: 9:00 am – Poplar Grove Cemetery, 9:45 am – Monument at the Phillipsport Community Center, 10:30 am – Burlingham Cemetery, and 11:15 […]

Liberty High Gets New Leader

Liberty High School has a new principal. Stephen Matuszak, who has served as assistant principal since April 2020, will officially step into the role on July 1, replacing Dr. Derek Adams, who was recently named assistant superintendent. Matuszak brings years of experience in the education system to his new position. He grew up in the […]

Wayne Memorial Health Foundation Opens Grant Application

Honesdale, PA – Non-profit organizations in Wayne and Pike Counties, as well as the Greater Carbondale region of Lackawanna County and Forest City in Susquehanna County, can now apply for grants from the Wayne Memorial Health Foundation (WMHF). The Foundation’s Community Grant Program focuses on supporting health-related programs, including those addressing injury prevention and treatment, […]

Local Reaction on the Election of Pope Leo, the First American Pope

The Roman Catholic Church made history this week with the election of Pope Leo, the first American to ascend to the papacy. The surprise choice has drawn reactions from around the world, including from Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kerhonkson, NY. In an interview shortly after the announcement, […]
Local Reaction on the Election of Pope Leo, the First American Pope

Federal and State Officials Support Hasidic Developers in Forestburgh Zoning Battle

A federal civil rights lawsuit involving allegations of religious discrimination in the Town of Forestburgh has escalated into a national legal flashpoint, with both the U.S. Department of Justice and the New York State Attorney General backing the Hasidic Orthodox Jewish developers behind a long-stalled housing project. The developers allege that Forestburgh officials deliberately revised […]
Federal and State Officials Support Hasidic Developers in Forestburgh Zoning Battle

Measles Advisory Issued for Region Following Confirmed Case in Orange County

In response to a confirmed case of measles in neighboring Orange County, the Sullivan County Department of Public Health has issued a regional health advisory, urging vigilance among medical providers, summer camps, and the general public. There are three confirmed cases of measles in Orange County, according to Dr. Jessie Moore, Sullivan County’s Public Health […]
Measles Advisory Issued for Region Following Confirmed Case in Orange County

Korean Farm and Brewery Preserving Culinary Traditions in the Heart of the Catskills

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – a time to celebrate the rich contributions and culture of AAPI communities nationally and locally here in the Catskills. In Orange County, a Korean-owned farm and brewery is bringing traditional Korean culinary techniques to the Neversink River, a popular fishing site for fly fishing enthusiasts. Radio […]
Korean Farm and Brewery Preserving Culinary Traditions in the Heart of the Catskills