Day: May 9, 2025

UDC Awards Grants to Two Towns For River and Shoreline Clean-ups

he Upper Delaware Council (UDC) has awarded a total of $5,676.45 in grants to the Towns of Deerpark and Lumberland for shoreline and river cleanups. The grants, announced on May 1, are part of the UDC’s ongoing effort to maintain the pristine condition of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. The Town of Deerpark […]

Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash in Bethel

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning, May 8, on Route 17B near Happy Avenue in the Town of Bethel, according to New York State Police. Troopers from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at State Police Liberty responded to the scene around 5:45 a.m. following reports of a motor vehicle collision involving […]

Lawmakers Ban AI Deepfakes of Minors and Require Disclaimers That AI Chatbots Aren’t Human

New York lawmakers are placing safeguards on artificial intelligence chatbots, as more people are turning to them for conversation and companionship. Tech companies will now have to issue disclaimers in New York that its AI companion chatbots are not human, and refer users who express suicidal thoughts to mental health hotlines. Additionally, state lawmakers have […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Signs $254 Billion State Budget

Governor Kathy Hochul has put her signature on a New York state budget. The $254 billion spending plan that comes more than a month late was signed by the Democrat during a visit to a Broome County school this morning. “I wanted to say I delivered on my promise. I’m going to continue keeping my […]

Weekly Sullivan County Government Update with Dan Hust

Sullivan County Government Communications Director Dan Hust shared key County Government updates about measles, the ongoing homeless shelter debate, county waste management, and more on Radio Catskill Friday. Public Health Advisory on Measles In response to three confirmed measles cases in neighboring Orange County, the Sullivan County Public Health Department has issued an advisory urging […]

Road Closures in Pike and Wayne Counties

Motorists in Pike and Wayne counties should anticipate road closures and restrictions due to washouts caused by today’s storm. In Pike County, Route 507 is closed between Burns Hill Road and Leahs Court in Palmyra Township. The closure is expected to last until Friday, May 16, 2025, with an unknown time of reopening. Wayne County […]

Deep Water Literary Festival Returns with a Weekend of Metamorphosis and Transformation

Since its launch in 2018, the Deep Water Literary Festival has drawn some of the most celebrated names in contemporary literature, and this year is no exception. With a theme of Metamorphosis and Transformation, the 2025 festival welcomes authors like Douglas Stuart, Susan Choi, and Marlon James—alongside dancers, visual artists, and musicians—for a weekend of […]

NY FOCUS: Medicaid Cutbacks Could Trigger Healthcare Crisis for Millions in New York

This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · May 1, 2025 From preventive screenings to addiction treatment, critical care hangs in the balance for millions of New Yorkers relying on Medicaid. By Clara Hemphill , New […]