Day: January 30, 2026

Ulster County, Community Foundations Award $130K to 32 Food Pantries Amid Rising Need

Kingston, N.Y. — Ulster County and the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley are distributing $130,000 to 32 local food pantries and meal programs through the Ulster Food Access Fund, a public-private initiative aimed at shoring up food assistance as federal funding remains uncertain. County Executive Jen Metzger and CFHV announced the awards this week, […]

Ulster County

Town of Delaware Completes Callicoon Crosswalks Study with UDC Grant

Narrowsburg, N.Y. — The Town of Delaware has completed a pedestrian crossing evaluation for Callicoon, aimed at improving safety along Upper and Lower Main Streets, one of the hamlet’s busiest areas. The study was partially funded through a Fiscal Year 2026 Technical Assistance Grant from the Upper Delaware Council. Creighton Manning Engineering & Surveying was […]

NYS Troopers to Get Paid Leave for Trauma After Incidents Involving Deadly Violence

New York State Troopers involved in violent altercations will soon be granted paid leave for their mental health. Governor Kathy Hochul included the program in her state budget, after it was passed by both houses of the state legislature. Troopers Police Benevolent Association President Charles Murphy called a violent encounter “the worst-case scenario for any […]

Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance Cancels 6th Annual SnO&W Walk and Hike

Mamakating, N.Y. – Due to weather-related conditions, the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance has canceled their 6th Annual SnO&W Snowshoe Walk & Hike that was planned for Sunday, February 1st at 10:00 AM on the historic O&W Rail Trail in the Town of Mamakating. In addition to the forecasted weather conditions, high snow accumulation at the […]

Liberty Woman Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty After Dog Found Dead

Liberty, N.Y. – A Liberty woman is facing felony charges after police say a dog was found dead inside an apartment where an eviction had just been carried out. Village of Liberty Police responded Thursday, January 29, after the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division executed an eviction warrant at an apartment on Grant Street […]

Sullivan County

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Ferndale Water District After Clear Test Results

Liberty, N.Y. — The boil water notice issued last week for the Ferndale Water District in the Town of Liberty has been lifted following laboratory testing that confirmed the water supply is safe to use. Town officials say water samples collected within the Ferndale Water District on Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28, showed […]

Sullivan County

Rep. Josh Riley on Government Shutdown Deadline, ICE Reforms, and Local Impact

The clock is ticking for the federal government to avoid a government shutdown tonight. Senate Democrats struck a rare deal with the White House on Thursday to separate Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding from the broader spending package and extend DHS funding for two weeks. The agreement follows national outrage over the deaths of […]