Day: December 10, 2025

Sullivan County Legislature Postpones Budget Vote After Residents Push Back

Sullivan County legislators moved their budget vote on Tuesday evening from Dec. 11 to Dec. 18 after residents pushed back during two public hearings in Monticello. The county has put forward a $305 million tentative budget for 2026, which includes a 9.1 percent property tax hike. But some residents like Janet Lybolt, a Mamakating resident, […]

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HEAP’s Heating Equipment Repair Program to Again Take Applications

Liberty, NY – The 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will begin accepting applications for the Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) benefit on December 11. HERR benefits are available to assist HEAP-eligible households with the cost to repair or replace the applicant’s primary heating equipment. Applicants must: Be 60 years of age or older […]

Rep. Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits

New York’s 19th Congressional District Representative Josh Riley, alongside a bipartisan House member coalition, introduced CommonGround2025 on Dec. 4. It’s a two-year bill to extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits (ePTCs) and keep healthcare affordable in New York. The COVID pandemic-era ACA tax credits are set to expire at the end of this year, […]

Trump Touts Economy in NEPA Visit as Protesters Question His Affordability Claims

President Donald Trump returned to Northeast Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying supporters at a casino and resort in Mount Pocono with a message centered on the economy — even as protesters challenged his claims and called the visit out of touch. Inside, Trump insisted inflation is “no longer a problem” and accused Democrats of turning affordability […]

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That’s What Friends Are For: Jesse Terry Joins Fellow Musicians for Holiday Concert at The Arts Nest

Singer-songwriter Jesse Terry will join Craig Bickhardt, Halley Neal, and Sam Robbins for Songs, Stories and Sleigh Bells, a festive holiday concert at The Arts Nest this Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. Terry, an award-winning songwriter known for his heartfelt performances, said the holiday shows hold a special meaning. “They’re a little more intimate,” […]

Holiday Hijinks with Minnesota Sisters “Vickie & Nickie” at The Muse

Get ready to deck the halls with laughter. “Vickie and Nickie,” the alter egos of sisters Lisa and Lori Brigantino, are returning to The Muse in Rosendale for a festive holiday show this Thursday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. “We just happen to get away enough time from our husbands and our kids to get […]

Science Stories: Fast Radio Bursts, Necrobotics, and Comet Updates with Joe Johnson

Our resident science guy Joe Johnson is back with this week’s *Science Stories*, diving into the latest cosmic discoveries, cutting-edge tech inspired by nature, and updates on the comets lighting up our skies. Fast Radio Bursts Illuminate the Universe Fast radio bursts, or FRBs, are the mysterious, ultra-brief flashes of radio energy that […]