Day: June 16, 2025

Schiff vs. Dymond: Sullivan County GOP Sheriff Race Takes Center Stage

      The most closely watched race in Sullivan County this election season is the Republican primary for County Sheriff. The contest pits longtime incumbent Michael Schiff against challenger Timothy Dymond, a retired senior investigator with the New York State Police. With no Democratic challenger currently in the race, the primary winner is likely […]
Schiff vs. Dymond: Sullivan County GOP Sheriff Race Takes Center Stage

The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Facing New Dads

By Patricio Robayo As millions prepare to celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, mental health professionals are calling attention to a lesser-known reality facing thousands of new fathers: paternal postpartum depression. Often overshadowed by maternal mental health discussions, paternal postpartum depression affects approximately 1 in 10 new dads, according to Postpartum Support International (PSI). When a […]
The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Facing New Dads

NY Lawmakers Want to Avoid ‘Critical Harm’ by AI. The Feds May Block Their Rules

New York state lawmakers want to impose new safety requirements for the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence models, but federal lawmakers are threatening to usurp the new rules before they’re ever implemented. The state Legislature passed a bill last week that would require the developers of the largest, state-of-the-art AI models to come up with […]
NY Lawmakers Want to Avoid ‘Critical Harm’ by AI. The Feds May Block Their Rules

Honoring the Catskills’ Musical Roots, One Porch at a Time

On Saturday, June 21st, the hamlet of Smallwood, NY, will host Smallwood Porchfest 2025, a day-long celebration of community and Catskills musical heritage. Set around the shores of Mountain Lake, the event transforms porches, lawns, and driveways into intimate stages featuring more than 10 local musicians. Myrna Marcarian from the Smallwood Civic Association and musician Cliff Westfall […]
Honoring the Catskills’ Musical Roots, One Porch at a Time